Supply chain executives at U.S.-based global companies believe their organizations lack the needed skills to evolve their supply chains using new technologies and operating models in contrast to top leadership who overwhelming believe their supply chain organizations have the skills required, according to a new Deloitte study. This big disconnect between supply chain executives and…
DetailsMinneapolis, Minn. – HighJump, a global provider of supply chain management software, announced that a new purchasing integration to the HighJump TrueCommerce EDI SuiteApp, its NetSuite cloud-based electronic data interchange (EDI) solution. The HighJump TrueCommerce EDI SuiteApp achieved ‘Built for NetSuite’ verification in January 2014, and with this additional product offering, HighJump Software now offers an…
DetailsAnaheim, Calif. – Integra Electronics, an authorized specialty distributor, has expanded its indicator light design and assembly capabilities to better support standard and custom light indication products from VCC. The expanded services, as part of Integra’s Special Manufacturing Program (SMP), support customers that need short-run, value-added products. As part of the extended partnership, Integra has…
DetailsTaipei, Taiwan — Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (TAIEX: 2311, NYSE: ASX; the “ASE”) announced that ASE will enter into a Joint Venture Agreement with TDK Corporation (TSE: 6762; the “TDK”) to establish a joint venture company (the “JV Company”) in Taiwan which is expected to manufacture IC embedded substrates utilizing TDK’s SESUB technology. Pursuant to the Joint…
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In spite of a slow start to 2015, the nation’s purchasing and supply executives expect economic growth to continue in the United States throughout the remainder of the year. A work slowdown at key U.S. seaports; low oil prices; a strong dollar and a lingering winter all contributed to a sluggish start to 2015, according…
DetailsMicrochip Technology Inc. said it has offered to buy Micrel Inc. for $839 million to gain its portfolio of power management and communication products in addition to cross-selling opportunities across a wide range of markets, including industrial and automotive. The transaction is expected to help Microchip solidify relationship with current OEMs and contractor customers while…
DetailsCosta Mesa – Ecliptek Corp. has added five new EQRB clock oscillator series. The new devices offer an operating temperature range of -55 degrees C to +125 degrees C in five different voltage options. These newest extreme temperature oscillator products are suited for reference signal tracking and digital switching circuits. Common applications include ADSL and HDSL…
DetailsTempe, Ariz. — Artesyn Embedded Technologies has launched the ADQ600 series of 600-watt (W) quarter-brick isolated DC-DC converters with the high efficiency and thermal performance required by telecom network and data center equipment. Capable of delivering up to 50 A output current with a single fully regulated 12-V output, the converters can deliver up to 50 amps…
DetailsDallas, Tex. – Texas Instruments (TI) has claimed the industry’s first multichannel inductance-to-digital converters (LDCs). The four new devices in the LDC1614 family expand TI’s LDC portfolio first introduced in 2013. The devices offer two or four matched channels and up to 28-bit resolution in a single integrated circuit (IC). The combination of precision and…
DetailsFrisco, Tex. – Hoffmann – Krippner Inc. now offers a wide range of rugged LVDT sensors from its German partner company INELTA for contactless and wear-free path and position detection. The LVDT sensors operate on the principle of the differential transformer and are suitable for many applications, such as medical technology, industrial, seafaring, testing, machinery…
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