Chicago, Ill. – Newark element14 has announced the addition of the high-performance Freescale Freedom FRDM-K22F development kit to its extensive portfolio of technology products, which includes the biggest range of development kits available globally from one single source. The new development board is the second Freedom board featuring a Kinetis K next-generation microcontroller and crystal-less USB controller. It is targeted…
DetailsMilpitas, Calif. – Resilinc Corp., a provider of supply chain resiliency solutions, has released a new version of its Resilinc Conflict Minerals Module that is focused on driving down the costs of reporting and increasing supplier participation rates across global supply chains. A key feature includes a supplier network-based approach that enables suppliers to publish CFSI templates once…
DetailsIndianapolis, Ind. – In a move to support increasing demand for mobility device repair, refurbishment and recycling, Ingram Micro Mobility, a division of Ingram Micro Inc., is expanding device-recovery service operations at a key returns center in Plainfield, Indiana. The tech distributor and supply chain services company expects 15 percent growth at this facility alone in July. In North America,…
DetailsNorman, Okla. — SouthWest NanoTechnologies Inc. (SWeNT), a leading manufacturer of single-wall, few-wall and multi-wall carbon nanotube materials for printed electronics, energy storage and composites applications has received $2.7 million in new financing in two transactions. Approximately $1.7 million was received as part of a $4 million round of convertible notes. An additional $1 million…
DetailsSchauffhausen, Switzerland — TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL), a world leader in connectivity, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the business of Xiamen Delixing Electric Equipment Co., Ltd. (“Delixing”) and Xiamen SIBAS Connectors Co., Ltd. (“Sibas”). Delixing/Sibas is a privately owned manufacturer of heavy duty connectors used in machinery equipment, factory…
DetailsAlbany, N.Y. — According to a new market report published by Transparency Market Research “Wearable Technology Market – European Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2013 – 2019,” this market was valued at USD 308.69 million in 2013, growing at a CAGR of 42.1% from 2014 to 2019 to account for USD 2545.51 million in 2019. Wearable…
DetailsJameco Electronics kicks off its 40th anniversary celebration by marking the milestone with a special cover on its most recent electronic components catalog. The new catalog features a montage cover made of previous catalog covers, including the very first Jameco catalog. In 1974, founder Dennis Farrey had a vision. He set his mind to helping…
DetailsElectronic component manufacturers are developing more and more new devices that serve double-duty roles – helping designers simplify and speed up their designs while reducing the bill of materials (BOM) and overall systems cost for the procurement teams. Here’s a sampling of some of the latest devices that play dual roles, including switching regulators, motor…
DetailsFort Worth, Tex. – TTI, Inc., the leading global distributor of interconnect, passive, electromechanical and discrete components, today announced the company has signed a distribution agreement with Wakefield-Vette, a global leader in thermal management solutions. In continuous operation since 1957, Wakefield-Vette manufactures a wide array of thermal solutions that includes thermal extrusions, LED heat sinks, heat…
DetailsThalwil, Switzerland — Swiss u‑blox (SIX:UBXN), a leading provider of wireless and positioning semiconductors and modules for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets, has acquired the company Antcor, a developer of Wi-Fi baseband intellectual property (IP). The acquisition consists of a purchase of 100% of the shares of Antcor Advanced Network Technologies S.A. at a price…
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