Boston, MA, US and London, UK—September 7, 2016 —Attention procurement and supply chain professionals: How can you change the game, and make a disproportionate difference to your organization? What are five surefire ways to become a CPO? With globalization and technological change disrupting every aspect of your profession, making time to update your skills can…
DetailsThe Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), representing U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research, today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $27.1 billion for the month of July 2016, an increase of 2.6 percent compared to the previous month’s total of $26.4 billion. July marked the global market’s largest month-to-month sales increase since September 2013, though sales were down 2.8…
DetailsExcelsys Technologies, market leader in modular user-configurable power supplies and platforms, has enhanced its online Power Supply Configurator to align with the newly introduced CoolX Series of 600W convection-cooled power supplies. It has also added options for searching for new capabilities, features and functions offered by their very successful Xgen, UltiMod and Xsolo product lines. The enhanced…
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Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers in many regards resemble OEMs – they design, assemble, ship and even support end products. But the distinctions between the businesses are extremely important, particularly when it comes to matters of compliance. The conflict minerals provision of the Dodd-Frank Act, for example, requires manufacturers to disclose the use of tin,…
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Materials, in a way, could be the app of any 3D printing, at least just as much, or perhaps even more, than software applications can. While plastics are concentrated in a handful of suppliers, metals, which are beginning to be used in large format 3D printers, are more sophisticated and can be had from hundreds…
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CHICAGO – (September 6, 2016) – Numerous companies worldwide today must safely and expediently transport damaged lithium cells and batteries or equipment containing them. Meeting current regulations for such shipments can be costly. Labelmaster now provides a new option that allows businesses to ship such products via ground at a reduced expense based on a…
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Over the past sixteen years, VirTex has established a reputation for itself as a trusted technology partner that provides strategic Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) to local and regional Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). As the business continues to grow and capabilities expand, VirTex is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Eric Wichmann as General Manager…
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September 06, 2016 – PHOENIX – Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), a leading global technology distributor, today announced that William (“Bill”) J. Amelio has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company by the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Amelio has been acting in the role of interim CEO of Avnet since July 11, 2016.…
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MADISON, Wis. – Intel Corp. unveiled early Tuesday morning the company’s plan to acquire Movidius Technology, a San Mateo, Calif.-based startup who has developed an ultra-low-power computer vision-processor. The deal is expected to close in the later third or early fourth quarter this year. The two companies have not disclosed the transaction cost. Continue Reading…
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