Electronics Sourcing 
Omron Electronic Components Europe has launched a new sub miniature switch for tamper detection in Smart Meters, security systems, safety equipment and other systems. The new Omron D2FS ultra sub miniature switch has been specifically engineered to activate reliably even after exceptionally long periods of non-use, making it ideal for the detection of attempted sabotage. … Read more
Experts from throughout the global electronics manufacturing industry will teach 29 professional development courses as part of a comprehensive educational program at IPC APEX EXPO®, March 23, 24 and 27, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Each three-hour course focuses on a critical issue within nine specialized areas, including: assembly processes for … Read more
Aeroflex Holding Corp. (“Aeroflex”) (NYSE:ARX), a leading global provider of high performance microelectronic components, and test and measurement equipment, today announced the acquisition of Shenick Network Systems (“Shenick”), a leading edge provider of virtual testing for next generation software defined networking. “Shenick provides Aeroflex with next generation technology in the rapidly growing virtual test market,” … Read more
NextG-Com, an expert in embedded software products and services for LTE, M2M and satellite communications, has announced the availability of the first LTE protocol stack specifically designed and developed to meet the needs of the machine-to-machine communications (M2M) industry. ALPS-Lite is the first Category 0-ready LTE protocol stack, designed to provide a cellular connectivity solution … Read more
As mentioned last month, we’ve teamed up with Uninterruptible Power Supplies Limited to give our readers the chance to win one of fifty copies of the latest edition of The UPS handbook – the definitive guide to specifying and implementing secure power systems. Worth £40 each, the UPS handbook is now in its forth edition, having been comprehensively updated for 2014. … Read more
The acquisition of UK-based Briton EMS by US electronics manufacturing provider, OSI, has opened a new door for developing electronic products in the UK, with strong IP-protection and close links to low-cost Far East manufacturing. Business development manager of Briton EMS, Peter Towler, said: “Intellectual property is kept in the UK while the product is … Read more
EMSc (UK) Ltd, British manufacturer of the Powerstar range of voltage optimisation systems, is inviting business in Liverpool and the surrounding areas to attend a free seminar to learn how to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy bills. Date: 18th February 2014 Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm Venue: Best Western Alicia Hotel, 3 Aigburth Drive, Liverpool, … Read more
RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE:ECM), the world’s leading high service distributor of electronics and maintenance products, has added two wireless connectivity options to its growing portfolio of products based on the Raspberry Pi computer. The new modules are built using Wi-Fi and low power radio technology respectively and deliver wireless … Read more
