September 07, 2016 11:03 AM Eastern Daylight Time LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE )–According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global light sensor marketis expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 8% during the forecast period. This research report titled ‘Global Light Sensor Market 2016-2020’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in…
DetailsTo encourage innovative internal and external ideas, Osram has created a captive business accelerator called Fluxunit GmbH. In taking this step, Osram has set up a flexible company unit outside its established structures that will promote new and disruptive business ideas. At the same time, Fluxunit will serve as the central point of contact for…
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42Q, a leading provider of cloud manufacturing execution systems (MES), today announced full Semiconductor Equipment Communications Standard, Generic Equipment Model (SECS/GEM) protocol capability. SECS/GEM is an industry standard factory equipment interface protocol for equipment-to-host data communications. In securing SECS/GEM capability, 42Q greatly simplifies the implementation of factory automation, machine to machine (M2M) communication, real time in…
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September 08, 2016 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE )–Samsung Electronics America, Inc., announced it has added eight new printer models to the Amazon Dash Replenishment program. For over six months, Samsung consumers and small business owners have experienced the convenience of automatically receiving toner refills shipped directly to their door. New…
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Avnet has appointed William (“Bill”) J. Amelio as its chief executive officer. In July, the company had appointed Amelio as interim CEO. Amelio is also a member of the company's board of directors. Bill Amelio, CEO, Avnet “For me, Avnet is all about passion and possibilities,” said Amelio in a written statement. “We have an…
DetailsECIA is pleased to announce completion of the first milestone in its comprehensive 2-D barcode implementation initiative with the publication of ECIA Labeling Specification EICP 114.1. The primary objectives of the new specification are to address the needs of the electronic component distributor community and to synchronize this industry’s document to broader material handling industry…
DetailsDriven by faster development of commercial applications, the market for carbon nanotubes (CNT) will grow to $560 million in 2025, while graphene will lag at $305 million, on account of slower adoption in energy storage, according to Lux Research. The success of CNTs comes mainly from the use of multiwalled nanotubes (MWNTs) as a superior replacement…
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As many in supply chain management know, sourcing and procurement professionals are tightly linked to value in the supply chain; the price of locating and managing materials obviously effects profits. However, many fail to realize is value in the supply chain is derived from more than just calculating sales minus costs. In fact, “softer” skills…
DetailsMouser Electronics, Inc., the industry’s leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor, is now stocking the MAX44299 low-side current, voltage and power monitoring IC from Maxim Integrated. The MAX44299 offers power, current, and voltage monitoring plus reference with precise measurement and programmable current-sensing of full-scale voltages of 5mV, 10mV and 20mV. With its wide single supply…
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Despite the forecast for billions of connected things in 2016, market research firm IC Insights has slightly lowered its semiconductor sales growth forecast for Internet of Things (IoT) applications due to lower sales projections for certain market segments. IoT semiconductor sales is still expected to grow 19 percent in 2016, reaching $18.4 billion. However, the…
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