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Vishay Nobel Becomes Worldwide Partner for Weighing and Force Measurement with Schneider Electric
Vishay Intertechnology has announced that Vishay Nobel and Schneider Electric have entered into a strategic partnership through Schneider Electric’s Collaborative Automation Partner Program (CAPP). Vishay Nobel will support Schneider Electric worldwide with weighing and force measurement technology. Vishay Nobel is a turnkey provider of weighing and force measurement systems and will bring to Schneider Electric its knowhow, field experience, an...
Silicon Hive Utilizes Cadence Palladium III Solution for Highest Quality IP for Multi-Core Multi-Million Gate Designs
Cadence Design Systems has announced that Silicon Hive, a worldwide supplier of semiconductor intellectual property (IP), achieved the highest quality for its HiveGo mobile imaging and video decoding solutions using the Cadence Palladium III Accelerator/Emulator. Palladium technology enabled Silicon Hive to meet aggressive IP quality requirements for multi-core, multi-million-gate designs targeting mass-market consumer products.
Cadence Reports Q3 2009 Financial Results
Cadence reported third quarter 2009 revenue of $216 million, compared to revenue of $232 million reported for the same period in 2008. On a GAAP basis, Cadence recognized a net loss of $14 million, or $(0.05) per share on a diluted basis, in the third quarter of 2009, compared to a net loss of $171 million, or $(0.67) per share on a diluted basis in the same period in 2008.
Heraeus establishes Heraeus Recycling Technology (Taicang) Co., Ltd. (HRTT)
W. C. Heraeus invested in a Chinese burning facility for strategic growth. Heraeus aspires towards strategic growth in the Far East. To further this goal W. C. Heraeus has invested in the Chinese burning facility Suzhou Sunhui Metalwork Co. Ltd. in September 2009.
Incremental Miniature Encoders
New miniature single-channel and dual-channel incremental encoders from Optek offer a low cost solution for small shaft motors.
WiSpry Joins the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) Alliance
WiSpry, Inc., the leader in tunable radio frequency (RF) semiconductor products for the wireless industry, today announced that it has joined the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI) Alliance as a Contributor Member. As a MIPI Contributor Member, WiSpry will have access to industry-standard interface specifications for the mobile industry and will be able to make contributions to these standards going forward.
15kW soft-starter for compressors
Carlo-Gavazzi has introduced a small 15kW soft-starter, extending the company’s range of compact modules for compressor applications such as geothermal heat pumps. The new RSBT type complements existing single-phase solutions by offering three-phase control and enhanced inrush current handling, whilst meeting residential Class B EMC requirements without the need for external filters.
YEG Opto partner with Harvard Engineering to supply Cool-LED Drivers
YEG Opto, the opto electronics division of Young Electronics Group, are pleased to announce a new franchise partnership with Harvard Engineering and the launch of Cool-LED, a new range of high brightness LED drivers giving outstanding performance and reliability whilst offering the excellent power factor correction characteristics.
Cost take-out holds EBIT margin on target, strong cash flow of more than $1 bn
ABB reported third-quarter net income of $1 billion, including a $380-million net gain for various previously-announced provision adjustments, and earnings before interest and taxes of $1.4 billion.
ABB wins $120 million hydropower order in Switzerland
ABB has won an order worth $120 million from Kraftwerke Linth-Limmern AG (KLL) related to the construction of a new hydropower plant and energy-storage facility in eastern Switzerland. The order was booked in the third quarter.