When the U.S. government established the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) in 1971, there was not yet a governmental body regulating safety and health standards within American companies. Now, over four decades since the forming of this administration, occupational deaths have dropped by 62% and occupational injuries and illnesses have decreased by 40%, according…
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If there is one constant in our mobile, connected society today, it is the continual demand for moving more data more efficiently and at less cost. This dynamic underscores virtually every technology and end market. It is a trend that is proving to be critical to the semiconductor industry as well as companies like Facebook…
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The global semiconductor market is forecast to reach $337.8 billion in 2015, a decline of 0.8 percent from 2014, according to Gartner, Inc. The forecast is down from the previous quarter’s forecast of 2.2 percent growth due to weakness in several electronic equipment sectors including smartphones and PCs. The Gartner report, “3Q15 Semiconductor Forecast Update,”…
DetailsLondon, United Kingdom – Dialog Semiconductor plc (XETRA:DLG), a provider of highly integrated power management, AC/DC power conversion, solid state lighting (SSL) and Bluetooth® Smart wireless technology, announces a collaboration with Bosch Sensortec to create an extremely low power smart sensor platform that combines Bosch Sensortec’s sensors with Dialog’s Bluetooth Smart technology. The product resulting from the collaboration is…
DetailsToronto, Ontario – Electrovaya Inc. (TSX: EFL) and its wholly owned subsidiary, Litarion GmbH, is pleased to introduce a unique 40Ah lithium ion cell (“Litacell LC-40”) to OEMs and battery pack integrators worldwide. The Litacell-LC40 features an unparalleled combination of safety, cycle life and cost. For the first time, OEMs and battery pack integrators can now purchase…
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Proposed amendments to the 2012 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) could have far-reaching implications for the electronics supply chain. On the face of it, the DFARS amendments seem to favor sourcing from component vendors and authorized/franchised distributors to the detriment of the open market and/or small business contractors. The amendments appear to tighten definitions,…
DetailsFort Worth, Tex. – You’ve seen them in action, now assembled together for the first time; meet the powerhouse team of TTI Connectors in this special comic book edition of The CONNECTORS! From Agent Phoenix Contact, Agent TE and Agent Molex, AKA “Notch,” this impressive connector roster packs a wallop of power. Getting these top…
DetailsIrvine, Calif. – Pasternack Enterprises, Inc., a leading provider of RF, microwave and millimeter wave components, has just launched its new mobile website which marries powerful parametric search capabilities with a sleek, simplified and user-friendly interface that is specifically intended for smart phones and tablets. Most noticeable to a mobile device user is the sites…
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The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) is a relatively newcomer to the C-suite. However, these sourcing pros are finally getting a real seat at the corporate planning table as it becomes clear that the function has true strategic value for the organization. Especially as the global economy improves, CPOs are driving new and strategic agendas. The…
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The Internet of Things (IoT) has the power to transform our lives, make us more productive at work, and keep us happier and safer at home. However, it's also developing at such a rate that it threatens to outstrip our ability to adequately secure it. A piece of software hasn't been written yet that didn't…
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