Industry News

November 2013

Global and Chinese consumer electronic case and structural parts industry report for 2013 released

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Consumer Electronic Case and Structural Parts Industry Report, 2013" report to their offering. As the homogeneity of products increases, mobile phone vendors are now concerned about the differentiatio

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11/25/2013

Jade Sky partners with CLTC on LED replacement lamp upgrade project

Jade Sky Technologies (JST), a clean-tech start-up manufacturer of driver ICs for LED lighting applications, announced its affiliate partnership with the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC). Jade Sky Technologies was chosen by the CLTC to collaborate on its LED-adoption project based on JST’s unique d

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11/25/2013

DSP Group and CODICO publish white papers on ULE technology

DSP Group, a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, announced the release of a series of white papers focusing on Ultra Low Energy (ULE) technology. These three papers have been developed in conjunction with CODICO, a design-in distributo

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11/25/2013

Smallscale wind power market to reach $3Billion by 2020, with China leading

With growing incentives announced by various governments and larger end-user awareness, the small-wind power market is expected to increase massively, from $609m in 2012 to $3 billion by 2020, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 22%, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. According to the compa

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11/25/2013

Envision Solar trials mobile & autonomous electric vehicle charging station at San Diego International Airport

Envision Solar trials mobile & autonomous electric vehicle charging station at San Diego International Airport

Envision Solar International, a leading renewable energy company, announced the successful trial deployment of the EV ARC™ Electric Vehicle Charging station free to all customers who visit the cell phone lot of the San Diego International Airport. Engineered and manufactured in the United States, the EV A

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11/22/2013

NREL releases renewable-energy data book detailing industry growth in 2012

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has released the 2012 Renewable Energy Data Book on behalf of the Energy Department's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. The annual report is an important assessment of U.S. energy statistics for 2012, including renewable electricity, worldwide renewable energy deve

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11/22/2013

IDTechEx Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2013 award winners announced

The 5th IDTechEx Energy Harvesting & Storage and Internet of Things & Wireless Sensor Networks awards ceremony was held on Wednesday, 20 November, during the opening keynote session of the annual conference that brings together developers, integrators and end-users of these emerging technologies. Four aw

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11/21/2013

Holistic cell design leads to high-performance, long cycle-life lithium-sulfur battery

A schematic of a lithium-sulfur battery with SEM photo of silicon-graphene oxide material.

Holistic cell design leads to high-performance, long cycle-life lithium-sulfur battery

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have demonstrated in the laboratory a lithium-sulfur (Li/S) battery that has more than twice the specific energy of lithium-ion batteries, and that lasts for more than 1,500 cycles of charge-discharge with minimal

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11/21/2013

Paultre on Power - David Loconto of Linear on how energy harvesting can extend battery lifetime (Podcast)

Paultre on Power - David Loconto of Linear on how energy harvesting can extend battery lifetime (Podcast)

In this popdcast David Loconto, Design Center Manager at Linear Technology, talks about the paper he recently presented at the IDTechEx Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2013 with Alix Paultre of Power Systems Design. Linear Technology makes ultra-low power ICs targeted for energy harvesting applications in sys

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11/21/2013

IBC SOLAR hybrid systems supply solar energy in Mallorca

IBC SOLAR hybrid systems supply solar energy in Mallorca

The most recent assignment of IBC SOLAR Premium Partner swiptec from Leipzig, Gemany (a company specializing in independent power systems) in the summer of 2013 took workers to one of the most popular holiday destinations: they were tasked with installing a grid-independent power supply at two newly built, private

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11/19/2013

LED lighting system technology trend report released by Research and Markets

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "LED Lighting System Technology: Trends & Market Forecast (2012 - 2020)" report to their offering. The LED lighting system market is expected to kick into high gear around 2013 and start to grow rapidly from 2015. In terms

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11/19/2013

China continues to lead the global switchgear market through 2020

Holding the largest share in the world, the Chinese switchgear market is expected to increase at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.8% between 2013 and 2020, reaching a share of 19.2% by 2020, forecasts research and consulting firm GlobalData. According to the company’s latest report*, the globa

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11/19/2013

STMicroelectronics to unveil its latest solutions at Embedded Technology 2013

STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, will be exhibiting its latest solutions for embedded systems at the Embedded Technology 2013 in Yokohama. Embedded systems are used everywhere to make our lives better. Today, with predictions of rapidly

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11/18/2013

Microsoft to become a leading chip buyer on Nokia acquisition

With its upcoming acquisition of Nokia, Microsoft is set to become one of the world’s Top 10 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) semiconductor buyers, and will rank among the leading purchasers of microchips for wireless applications. Microsoft in 2014 is expected to become the eighth-largest OEM chi

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11/18/2013

EMerge Alliance launches residential DC power initiative

The EMerge Alliance – an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe direct-current (DC) power distribution standards for buildings – announced the launch of a residential DC power standards initiative to advance the use of DC power in homes and small businesses. The Alliance is the only

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11/18/2013

Americas retain lead in industrial chip purchases, but emerging countries gain ground

Despite years of outsourcing and offshoring, the Americas region continues to lead the world in terms of spending on semiconductors for industrial electronics, although emerging economies are gaining share. Led by the United States, original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in the Americas region accounted for 3

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11/18/2013

The US power sector: big concerns and big opportunity (Infographic)

The US power sector: big concerns and big opportunity (Infographic)

The US Power Sector is facing a crossroads - an aging demographic and a decreasing number of graduates are shrinking the workforce dramatically. A set of proposed solutions have been made including development of new training programs, national marketing campaign to improve the industry's image, and sponsor stud

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11/15/2013

IDTechEx finds industrial and commercial EVs are market winners

IDTechEx finds industrial and commercial EVs are market winners

Dr Peter Harrop

As the electric vehicle EV industry grows more than five-fold to well over $300 billion in 2024, those e-vehicles not bought primarily on up-front price will continue to dominate. These are the large vehicles such as buses and military vehicles and the heavy lifting or pushing vehicles such as forklifts and earth

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11/15/2013

DBT-CEV launches a universal fast recharge solution

DBT-CEV launches a universal fast recharge solution

DBT-CEV, a leader in the charging solution field for electrical vehicles, has recently released a COMBO-compatible fast charging station. This station allows to charge all types of electric vehicles in less than 20 minutes ( against 4 to 8 hours on the less powerful stations ). Elaborated together with the

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11/15/2013

Valeo Innovation Challenge: just 3 months to go!

Engineering students around the world have just three months to take part in the global Valeo Innovation Challenge. Projects must be submitted to the contest’s dedicated website by February 14, 2014. The goal of the Valeo Innovation Challenge is to design equipment that, between now and 2030, will make cars m

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11/14/2013

MDV Glass and Research Frontiers bring SPD-SmartGlass to Brazil

Research Frontiers and Brazilian architectural glass fabricator Mecanica de Vidros Industria E Comercio ("MDV Glass") announced that MDV Glass has been licensed by Research Frontiers to offer SPD-Smart architectural products such as SPD-Smart windows, doors, partitions and skyl

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11/14/2013

German Nanosolar becomes Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland with new management

Nanosolar, which was acquired by Smartenergy Renewables, has been renamed and operates under the corporate name of Smartenergy Renewables Deutschland GmbH since November 1, 2013. The company will continue to support existing customers with exchange modules, technical support, and service. To support the rampin

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11/14/2013

Jim Kaplan of Cornell Dubilier earns ECIA Top Honor

Jim Kaplan of Cornell Dubilier earns ECIA Top Honor

The Gail S. Carter Award recognizes individuals who have made giant contributions to the industry over the course of their long careers. Each recipient is known for their consummate leadership, their long service, and their active role in the association. Past honorees include Brian McNally, Frank Flynn, Jim Bruor

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11/14/2013

STMicroelectronics receives two 2014 CES Design and Engineering Innovations Awards

STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has received two International 2014 CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards. The STLUX385A digital controller IC for lighting and power management and the STM32F429/439 microcontroller product line wer

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11/13/2013

Plug Power gets NYSERDA funding to evaluate use of fuel cells for perishables delivery

Plug Power has received funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to demonstrate the viability of replacing diesel generators with hydrogen fuel cells for powering transport refrigeration units (TRUs) on trailers hauled by trucks that deliver pe

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11/13/2013

IHS boosts forecast for solar capital spending as market continues to improve

Amid new signs that solar market conditions are improving and major suppliers are increasing production, IHS is raising its forecast of photovoltaic (PV) capital spending. Global capital spending in 2014 by producers of photovoltaic (PV) modules, cells, ingots, wafers and polysilicon will rise by a robust 42 pe

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11/13/2013

FARSENS launches website with information on active and battery-free wireless sensor solutions

Farsens has launched a new website to help customers find more information about their active and battery free wireless sensor solutions. This website is divided in two main areas: battery free sensor solutions and wireless sensor solutions. The first area includes wireless battery-less sensor products, covering di

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11/13/2013

EMerge Alliance to host webinar on NEC updates for low-voltage DC systems

The EMerge Alliance – an open industry association leading the rapid adoption of safe direct-current (DC) power distribution standards for commercial buildings – announced that it will be conducting a webinar on Feb. 7, 2014, to explain the new 2014 National Electric Code (NEC) requirements for suspended ce

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11/12/2013

Mouser expands its applications & technologies sites for engineers

Mouser Electronics, a leading design engineering resource and global authorized distributor for semiconductors and electronic components, announced that it has added a new site for Computing Applications to its expanding library of Applications & Technologies sites on Mouser.com. This new Computing Applic

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11/12/2013

ABB modernizes Lakewood Cogeneration consoles with Symphony Plus in New Jersey

ABB, a leading power and automation technology group, announced it has successfully commissioned a Symphony Plus control upgrade for the Lakewood Cogeneration Plant of Essential Power™ (formerly known as North America Energy Alliance) in Lakewood, New Jersey. This announcement was made in advance of th

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11/12/2013

Eltek leads in telecom solar power within Africa

Eltek leads in telecom solar power within Africa

Eltek, a leader in high efficiency power systems for telecommunications, industrial applications and renewable energy projects has established leadership in telecom solar power within Africa, with more than 430 successfully deployed solar projects in 17 countries. These solar installations help to expand a

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11/11/2013

Molex showcases advanced interconnect tech at Supercomputing 2013

Molex Incorporated will present leading edge technologies for high-speed, high-density applications at the 25th annual Supercomputing 2013 (SC13) international conference, November 18-21, Colorado Convention Center, Denver, CO. The Molex SC13 exhibition booth 1141 will feature the latest high performance I/O solut

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11/11/2013

Global research effort to measure nanoscale strain in pursuit of 10x faster computer processing

An international research collaboration aims to deliver highly accurate measurements of strain in materials at the nano-scale to drive innovation in next generation electronic devices. The European Metrology Research Program’s Nanostrain project brings together public institutions from across Europe supported by

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11/11/2013

Novel technology developed by 42 Technology for low-cost polyphase metering

42 Technology has developed several working prototypes of its new low cost, high performance polyphase metering technology and is now looking for commercial partners to help bring this novel approach to market.

Novel technology developed by 42 Technology for low-cost polyphase metering

42 Technology (42T) has announced a novel technology for more robust and accurate polyphase metering but with system costs estimated at up to 30% lower than currently available solutions. This breakthrough approach uses a resistive sensing topology, which is already the preferred approach for single phase mete

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11/11/2013

Altium appoints Rudolf Danzer VP Global Channel Sales and Scott Anderson Director Channel Sales Americas

Altium appoints Rudolf Danzer VP Global Channel Sales and Scott Anderson Director Channel Sales Americas

Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING) appointed Rudolf Danzer to Vice President Global Channel Sales to further expand global market reach into the electronics and mechatronics design industry, and Scott Anderson to Director Chann

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11/08/2013

Benedetto Vigna of STMicro wins European Semiconductor Award

Benedetto Vigna of STMicro wins European Semiconductor Award

STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer, and the leading supplier of MEMS devices for consumer and mobile applications[1], has announced that Benedetto Vigna has won t

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11/08/2013

Rochester Electronics reduces customer lead times in Asia with Willas-Array Electronics partnership

Rochester Electronics has recently added Willas-Array Electronics (Holdings) Limited out of Hong Kong as an authorized distributor for Rochester-brand semiconductors. Established in 1981, Willas-Array Electronics has become one of the largest Hong Kong-based electronic component distributors in the Asia-PAC region, and

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11/08/2013

NJIT Researchers create flexible nanotube-based battery

NJIT Researchers create flexible nanotube-based battery

Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have developed a flexible battery made with carbon nanotubes that could potentially power electronic devices with flexible displays. This is especially significant as electronic manufacturers are now making flexible organic light-emitting diode (OLED) dis

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11/08/2013

GaN Systems showcases GaN power semiconductors at iPower 2013

GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, is exhibiting and presenting a technical paper at iPower 2013 Conference and Exhibition, Warwick University on 27 and 28 November. Organised by IMAPS-UK and NMI in conjunction with the University’s Electronics, Power and

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11/07/2013

See organic and dye-sensitized solar cells at Printed Electronics and Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2013

The Printed Electronics and Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2013 events bring together leading players who are developing and commercializing the third-generation of photovoltaic technologies, including organic photovoltaics and dye-sensitised solar cells. At this conference you will hear from the likes of Total, Ar

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11/07/2013

Researchers create solar cells using thermal radiation to increase output

A two-sided silicon solar cell � positioned here on aluminum cylinders � is illuminated from above by an infrared laser.
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Researchers create solar cells using thermal radiation to increase output

There is more to solar radiation than meets the eye: sun- burn develops from unseen UV radiation, while we sense infrared radiation as heat on our skin, though invisible to us. Solar cells also ‘see’ only a portion of solar radiation: approximately 20% of the energy contained in the solar spectrum is

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11/07/2013

SGS to exhibit at MEDICA 2013 from November 20-23 in Düsseldorf, Germany

SGS will participate as an exhibitor at MEDICA 2013, taking place in Dusseldorf, Germany, from November 20 - 23, 2013. As in the previous years, SGS will exhibit in the Association of British Healthcare Industries' pavilion. MEDICA, the world's premier trade fair for the medical sector, delivered a

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11/06/2013

Only weeks left until Supercapacitors USA 2013

There are just three weeks left until IDTechEx's Supercapacitors USA event in Santa Clara California, on November 20-21. The supercapacitor industry keeps on growing every year, and this conference keeps on growing in success as well, now in its third edition. Remembering some of the speakers at our fi

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11/06/2013

France’s ‘Fracking’ ban to remain for the foreseeable future

The decision to uphold the ban on hydraulic fracturing (‘fracking’) in France by the constitutional court, preventing further exploration activities for shale gas reserves, is unlikely to change in the near future, despite the warnings of advocates that France will miss out on a significant source of

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11/06/2013

TTI to acquire Israeli hi-rel interconnect specialist Ray-Q

TTI, an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway and a leading specialist distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical and discrete components, announced the acquisition of Ray-Q Interconnect. Founded in 1969 as a Raychem subsidiary based in Israel with offices in Turkey and India, Ray-Q pro

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11/06/2013

Genscape reports October 2013 gas generation down 14% from October 2012

Unable to capitalize on a high level of coal-fired power plant outages, October gas generation fell 14% compared to last year due to lower electricity demand, and a combination of increased renewables and nuclear generation. Electricity demand was back to April levels with a quicker fall of the cooling load in Cal

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11/06/2013

Mouser to help launch largest summit on energy harvesting

The event will focus on science and technology from world-leading companies and research institutes, including: energy harvesting technologies (including thermoelectric, piezoelectric, photovoltaic, electromagnetic, wireless power transfer and multi modal versions); thin film batteries and super capacitors; new manufactu

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11/05/2013

Energy Solutions Forum November research and event roundup

Last month brought a wide range of activity, from the first state-based emergency fuel reserve, to California Cap-and-Trade program expansion and the continued EPA authority debate. ESF Research examined the details and implications of the recent developments. Select ESF Research from this month: -N

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11/05/2013

Martin Harris promoted to Chief Sales Officer for Altium

Martin Harris promoted to Chief Sales Officer for Altium

Altium, a leader in Smart System Design Automation, 3D PCB design (Altium Designer) and embedded software development (TASKING), announced the promotion of Martin Harris to Chief Sales Officer (CSO). Mr. Harris has previously held the role of Senior Executive Vice President, Global Field Operations. As the CSO he i

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11/05/2013

GaN Systems appoints Vqdot as applications development partner

GaN Systems, a leading developer of gallium nitride power switching semiconductors, has appointed US engineering consultancy Vqdot as an Applications Development Partner. Michigan-based Vqdot specialises in the development and testing of high-performance power supplies and will partner with GaN Systems to advise c

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11/04/2013

Options for renewable-energy tax credits

Options for renewable-energy tax credits

A number of renewable energy tax credits are set to expire on December 31, 2013. Neither the House nor Senate has introduced legislation or amendments that would likely advance before the end of the year. The expirations will affect multiple industries, including wind, biofuels, and other renewable energies.

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11/04/2013

NANOvember celebration showcases New York’s growing high-tech sector

Reflecting growing interest and enthusiasm for Governor Andrew Cuomo’s innovative strategy that is driving nanotechnology-enabled educational and career opportunities across New York State, a record crowd of more than 3,000 people attended Community Day events at three SUNY College of Nanoscale Science and E

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11/04/2013

PCIM Europe 2014 exhibits strong growth

The number of exhibitors and the booked floor space for PCIM Europe 2014 is already 16% up from what it was the same time last year. The proportion of foreign exhibitors is about 50%, underscoring the event's diversity. With the strong growth in renewable energy, e-mobility and energy efficiency continuing, t

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11/04/2013

Global AC and DC drives market to reach US$24.26 Billion by 2016

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global AC and DC Drives Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is increasing demand for AC and DC drives from the APAC region. The Global AC and DC Drives market has also been witnessing i

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11/01/2013

Research project to help deliver 10x faster computer processing speeds

An international research collaboration will deliver highly accurate measurements of strain in materials at the nano-scale to drive innovation in next generation electronic devices. The European Metrology Research Program’s Nanostrain project brings together public institutions from across Europe supported

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11/01/2013

Qualcomm’s entry into set-top-box chips challenges incumbents

Mobile semiconductor giant Qualcomm is muscling its way into the set-top box (STB) chip business, a move likely to shake up the market’s competitive landscape, according to insights from the Consumer Electronics Service at IHS (NYSE: IHS). San Diego, Calif.-based Qualcomm is a serious contender to the c

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11/01/2013

Molex showcases advanced interconnect products for healthcare at COMPAMED 2013

Molex Incorporated will showcase solutions for applications in implantable, diagnostic imaging, therapeutic, surgical and patient monitoring at this year’s COMPAMED, Hall 08b / N03, Dusseldorf, 20 – 22 November. “Our mission is to develop technologies that specifically address the unique challe

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10/31/2013

International exchange, live demonstrations, and events at productronica 2013

When the 20th productronica opens its gates in Munich, it will feature a multifaceted supporting program. The CEO Roundtable will allow leading executives from the commercial and scientific sectors to discuss the topic "Industry 4.0 – Opportunities and Challenges for a Competitive Production of Tomor

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10/31/2013

World energy ministers to confer on carbon capture, storage

Key world energy ministers are expected to meet at the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum’s (CSLF) Fifth Ministerial Meeting in Washington, D.C., November 4-7, 2013, to discuss the future of carbon capture and storage technologies. This 5th Ministerial Meeting, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of t

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10/31/2013

AVX receives Pinnacle Award from Delphi

Picture from left to right: Kerem Erman, Vice President Strategic Sourcing, Delphi Global Supply Management; Birgit Neufurth-Krah, AVX; Sidney Johnson, Senior Vice President, Delphi Global Supply Management

AVX receives Pinnacle Award from Delphi

AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has received Delphi Automotive’s 2012 Pinnacle Award for Supplier Excellence. Recognizing a premier group of suppliers for their commitment to and achievement of quality, value, and cost performance throughout 2012,

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10/31/2013

Tollgrade’s LightHouse platform wins Substation Automation and Distribution Automation Award from Fierce

Tollgrade Communications, an industry leader in redefining the global standard for reliability at the world’s largest electric utilities and telecommunications providers, announced that it has been recognized by this year’s Fierce Innovation Awards: Energy Edition, a unique industry awards program powered b

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10/30/2013

Enlighted to expand to Europe with investment from Electranova Capital

Enlighted has taken an investment from Electranova Capital to expand in Europe. Enlighted has already been successful with customers in Europe and looks to accelerate its growth in this region through this investment. Electranova Capital, a cleantech dedicated fund managed by the European private equity firm Idinvest P

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10/30/2013

PCIM South America 2014 issues call for papers

Take the opportunity to present your latest developments at the user oriented PCIM South America Conference. Author advantages: Well-known platform to present your know-how to a professional

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10/28/2013

Black & Veatch allies with Brightergy to to create solar rooftop systems

Black & Veatch and Brightergy have formed a strategic alliance to develop $100 million in solar energy projects over the next three years. Part of the alliance includes Black & Veatch installing

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10/28/2013

G3-PLC Alliance elects officers for its Strategic Steering Committee

During its recent Strategic Steering Committee meeting, the G3-PLC Alliance elected a new Chairman, General Secretary and Treasurer for the next two years. The new officers have been members of the

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10/28/2013

Security is relative

Security is relative

Security in the 21st century must migrate, as all other disciplines must, to the new reality of the necessity of increased levels of granularity in data. We can no longer use the antiquated software

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10/26/2013

GAM creates a complete gearbox and coupling assembly for customer's actuator system

GAM creates a complete gearbox and coupling assembly for customer's actuator system

A customer was looking to drive two ball screws in unison using a single motor and also needed gear reducers to meet the application requirements. The ball screws were in parallel and positioned

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10/25/2013

Eaton helps keep Bulgarians broadcasting during move to digital TV

Power management company Eaton has helped advance the reliability and energy efficiency of radio and television broadcast stations throughout Bulgaria. Leading broadcasting service, NURTS Bulgaria

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10/25/2013

Wind River simplifies the Internet of Things with an intelligent device platform

Wind River, a leader in embedded software for intelligent connected systems, introduced the latest version of Wind River Intelligent Device Platform, a complete software development environment used

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10/25/2013

CadSoft Computer adds Epec as North American distributor

CadSoft Computer and Epec Engineered Technologies recently finalized a North American distribution agreement. Epec now supports CadSoft's strategy of expanding its presence in this key market, by

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10/25/2013

Power-One aurora MICRO-0.25-I PV micro-inverter reverse-costing analysis released

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Power-One Aurora MICRO-0.25-I PV Micro-Inverter Reverse Costing Analysis" report to their offering. The first micro-inverter released

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10/24/2013

IBC SOLAR delivers first megawatt-class photovoltaic diesel hybrid project in Malaysia

IBC SOLAR delivers first megawatt-class photovoltaic diesel hybrid project in Malaysia

IBC SOLAR, a leader in photovoltaic (PV) systems, has implemented its largest photovoltaic diesel hybrid project to date in Malaysia. The system is the third project carried out by IBC SOLAR AG and

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10/24/2013

Wind sector VC funding comes in at $135 million in Q3 2013, project funding totals $3.7 billion

Wind sector VC funding comes in at $135 million in Q3 2013, project funding totals $3.7 billion

Mercom Capital, a clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the wind sector during the third quarter of 2013. Wind

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10/23/2013

Tollgrade selected as 2013 Platts Global Energy Awards finalist

Tollgrade Communications, an industry leader in redefining the standard for reliability at the world's largest electric utilities and telecommunications providers, has been named a finalist in the

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10/23/2013

Astronics' advanced aircraft power system selected for fifth OEM program

Astronics announced that Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES), a wholly-owned subsidiary, has been selected to supply its COREPOWER(R) Electrical Power Distribution System (next-gen EPDS)

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10/22/2013

ABB, Power-One join forces at Solar Power International 2013

ABB, one of the solar industry's leading power technology and grid interconnection solutions provider, and Power-One Inc., a leading provider of solar and energy-efficient power conversion and power

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10/22/2013

VC funding in smart grid comes in at $65 Million in Q3 2013

VC funding in smart grid comes in at $65 Million in Q3 2013

Mercom Capital, a clean energy communications and consulting firm, released its report on funding and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the smart grid sector for the third quarter of 2013. Smart

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10/22/2013

ST's Fully-Depleted Silicon-On-Insulator technology receives innovation management award

STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced it has won a prestigious BearingPoint Innovation Management Award for its FD-SOI

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10/21/2013

Citec India hosts Energy Ambassador 'Pentti Itkonen' to promote green technologies in India

Citec India hosts Energy Ambassador 'Pentti Itkonen' to promote green technologies in India

EnergyVaasa, the largest energy cluster in the Nordic countries, chose 25 year old, engineering student Pentti Itkonen as the Energy Ambassador. In a press conference held on 18th October at Citec's

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10/21/2013

Russia's loosening grip on European energy markets

Russia's economic and political influence in Europe is in decline as its grip on Europe 's energy markets diminishes. While the country will remain a major supplier of European energy for the foreseeable

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10/21/2013

Scientists develop heat-resistant materials that could vastly improve solar-cell efficiency

Scientists develop heat-resistant materials that could vastly improve solar-cell efficiency

Stanford University scientists have created a heat-resistant thermal emitter, an element used in specialized solar cells, that could significantly improve the efficiency of the cells. The novel component

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10/19/2013

America Semiconductor adds AddCom to its global distribution network

America Semiconductor, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-industry high-power semiconductors, announced the signing of a distribution agreement with Singapore-based AddCom Solution. The agreement

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10/18/2013

Research and Markets releases Circuit Breaker & Fuse Market Report 2013-2018

Research and Markets has released the "Circuit Breaker Market & Fuse Market by Type, Application Non-Residential/Residential Construction, Electronic/Electrical Equipment, Transportation Equipment

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10/18/2013

NASA SpaceCube 2.0 sports Peregrine UltraCMOS power management solution

NASA SpaceCube 2.0 sports Peregrine UltraCMOS power management solution

Peregrine Semiconductor, a fabless provider of high-performance radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs), is receiving early reports from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center that its UltraCMOS®-based

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10/18/2013

productronica puts cable and connector technologies in the spotlight

Without wires and cables, there would be no electromobility, no high-speed Internet, and no contact-free measuring technology. At this year's productronica, Messe Mu?nchen is making an outstanding

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10/17/2013

Cliff Electronics to show power connectors for OEM, burn-in and test at Productronica 2013

CLIFF Electronics manufactures a wide and versatile range of AC and DC power connectors for OEM, production-line testing, product burn-in and service applications, and will be exhibiting them and

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Date:

10/17/2013

Jade Sky and California Lighting Technology Center collaborate on LED upgrade project

Jade Sky Technologies (JST), a clean-tech start-up manufacturer of driver ICs for LED lighting applications, announced its affiliate partnership with the California Lighting Technology Center (CLTC).

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10/17/2013

Crestchic to showcase loadbank offering at Power-Gen International 2013

A leader in load testing solutions, Crestchic is attending the Power-Gen International conference, in Orlando, Florida from 12th - 14th November 2013.The largest Power-GEN conference in the world,

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Date:

10/17/2013

Cisco Global Cloud Index projects cloud traffic to dominate data centers

In the third annual Cisco Global Cloud Index (2012 - 2017), Cisco forecasts that global cloud traffic, the fastest growing component of data center traffic, is expected to grow 4.5-fold - a 35 percent

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Date:

10/16/2013

Updated EU Ecodesign requirements address energy labeling standards for household dishwashers

The European Commission published Communication 2013/C 169/01 (1) in the Official Journal of the European Union. The document references the standard EN 50242:2008 - "Electric dishwashers for household

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Date:

10/16/2013

STMicro drives SoC strategy supporting GENIVI-based open-source in-vehicle infotainment systems

STMicroelectronics, a semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications and a core member of the GENIVI® Alliance supporting the GENIVI open-source platform for

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Date:

10/16/2013

Improved steering tech for heavy equipment saves fuel, ups efficiency

Improved steering tech for heavy equipment saves fuel, ups efficiency

Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption while improving the efficiency of hydraulic steering systems in heavy construction equipment. The new approach incorporates

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Date:

10/15/2013

IAR Systems expands their education program IAR Academy to more nations worldwide

IAR Systems announced that its technical education program IAR Academy™, previously launched in Germany and Sweden, is now extended to the UK, France, United States, Brazil, and Japan.

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Date:

10/15/2013

George Washington University completes first walkable solar-paneled pathway in the world

George Washington University completes first walkable solar-paneled pathway in the world

The George Washington University completed the first walkable solar-paneled pathway in the world this month on the Virginia Science and Technology Campus as a part of the sustainable Solar Walk project. The

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Date:

10/15/2013

Major leap made towards using graphene for solar cells

Major leap made towards using graphene for solar cells

Graphene has extreme conductivity and is completely transparent while being inexpensive and nontoxic. This makes it a perfect candidate material for transparent contact layers for use in solar cells

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Date:

10/15/2013

Americas largest electromagnetic event concludes in Chicago

America's largest electromagnetic event concludes in Chicago

The coil winding, insulation and electrical manufacturing exhibition (CWIEME), held in Chicago from 8 to 10 October, attracted a large and enthusiastic visitor base from a broad range of well- known

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Date:

10/14/2013

A Swiss-Cameroon lab tackles electric blackouts

A Swiss-Cameroon lab tackles electric blackouts

Lionel Pousaz

Switzerland and Cameroon are establishing a joint laboratory in Yaoundé. EPFL (Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) and ENSPY (Ecole nationale supérieure polytechnique de Yaoundé) will work together

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Date:

10/14/2013

The G3-PLC Alliance to present key results of the year at European Utility Week 2013

Two years after formation, G3-PLC Alliance is excited to present the key results of the year. The number of G3-PLC Alliance's members increased strongly, with new representatives from Asia. Fourty-four

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Date:

10/14/2013

Government shutdown threatens wholesale energy markets with disruption of fundamental data reporting

With the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), the Energy Information Association (EIA), and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) all reporting potential inabilities to issue reports

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Date:

10/11/2013

Maxim brings the latest tech and ideas to European Utility Week 2013

Maxim Integrated is bringing the latest technologies and ideas to European Utility Week. In addition to our presence on the show floor (Hall 1, Stand B34) where they will showcase their latest smart

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Date:

10/11/2013

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