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New generation of staircase timers provide extended functionality for energy saving and safety

Finder announces a new generation of its 14 Series electronic staircase timers, which have been designed for energy saving control of lighting in areas of temporary occupation. The latest models feature microprocessor control, and are targeted at lighting applications in stairwells, corridors, washrooms, storerooms and similar areas that only require illumination for short periods of time.

National Instruments Named as One of the UK’s Best Workplaces for the Second Consecutive Year

National Instruments UK & Ireland has been named as one of the UK’s 50 Best Workplaces in the Financial Times 2007 Best Workplaces Special Report. This is the second consecutive year that NI has appeared in the FT Best Workplaces report and, this year, NI is the only high technology manufacturer recognised in the list. The annual survey polls employees nationwide about the quality of their corporate cultures. NI employees identified the compan...

Sony helps ZYDACRON improve home healthcare options

Sony Europe’s Image Sensing Solutions Division today announced that its EVI-D100P camera has been selected by ZYDACRON for use in its pioneering Carestation 140 home healthcare system for home-based patients. Carestation 140 uses the camera’s fast, precise autofocus, 40-times zoom and automated pan and tilt features as part of an easy-to-use telemedicine system which provides interactive remote care to patients.

Quadrant appointed as UK agent for Marquardt switches

Quadrant has been appointed as a UK agent for the well-known German connector manufacturer, Marquardt and will now offer the full range of Marquardt standard switches in the UK both directly and through its UK distribution network.

New focus and streamlined management team results in success for Keyboard, Interface Device and Switch maker

By refocusing its sales efforts and introducing a whole range of new products, Cherry Electrical is once again exceeding sales targets in all three areas: Computer Interface Devices, Automotive and Controls, and Switches.

Triteq appoints Operations Director to enhance services for customers

Product design and realisation specialist Triteq has appointed Andrew Larkins as Operations Director, rewarding over two years outstanding service and 20 years’ experience in engineering and project management. Within his new role Andrew will deliver enhanced responsiveness and efficiency for Triteq customers whilst taking responsibility for project management, process improvement, recruitment, training and consultancy activities.

National Instruments Reports Quarterly Revenue of $172 Million

National Instruments (Nasdaq: NATI) reported quarterly revenue in the first quarter of $172 million, up 11 percent from Q1 2006. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for Q1 2007 was 23 cents with net income of $19 million. This represents a 51 percent increase in net income compared to Q1 2006.

Nexcom’s Series of Network Appliances are ultra-reliable hardware platforms

Nexcom’s Series of Network Appliances are ultra-reliable hardware platforms that are utilized by many of the world’s leading suppliers of IT Security Products. The NSA Series includes a vast array of platforms ranging from low-power Celeron/VIA Solutions right through to high-performance dual-core CPU platforms with 18 LAN ports. This means that within the Nexcom range there is a product capable of hosting most small, medium and enterprise ba...

Nu Horizons Electronics enters German distribution market to fill demand-creation void

Nu Horizons Electronics, a global distributor with annual sales of over $700 million, has announced its entry into the German market, effective from May 1, 2007. The company sees an opportunity for a focused, design-led distributor to fulfil a market need created by various mergers, acquisitions and company closures amongst electronic component distributors in the last two years. The office will be located in Munich and the German company, Nu Hor...