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First AVT Apprentice to get Specialist Training
AV Technology, has appointed its first apprentice, who will be the first mechanical engineer to learn their specialisms while studying for a Diploma. Daniel Knowles, who is currently in his second year of a three year apprenticeship, will split his time between his studies at TTE Training in Ellesmere Port and on-the-job training at a number of AVT’s clients in the North West.
RS Components launches new online Connectivity Hub
RS Components has established a new ‘Connectivity Hub’ portal on its website to provide electronics design engineers, technical managers and students with an easy way to locate, design and buy a wide range of connectivity components, devices and equipment.
Energy efficient LEDs donated to 19th century restoration project
Marl International today announced its part in the restoration project of the Sir John Barrow Monument in Ulverston, Cumbria.
NXP announces completion of transaction to transfer NXP Sound Solutions business to Knowles Electronics business
NXP today announced the completion of its agreement with Dover Corporation (NYSE: DOV) whereby Dover’s Knowles Electronics business has acquired NXP’s Sound Solutions business, initially announced on December 22, 2010. Under the terms of the agreement, Knowles has acquired NXP’s Sound Solutions business for $855 million in cash.
Knowles’ MEMS Microphones Infringe Analog Devices’ Patent says ITC
Analog Devices announced today that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled decisively in favour of Analog Devices in its lawsuit against Knowles Electronics. Administrative Law Judge Robert K. Rogers, Jr. concluded that Knowles infringes valid claims from one of ADI’s Wafer Anti-Stiction Application (WASA) patents. Specifically, he ruled that Knowles infringes claims 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 from ADI’s U.S. Pat. No. 7,364,942. As a re...
Knowles Acoustics Introduces Waterproof Shot Detection Acoustic Sensor Assemblies
Knowles Acoustics introduces waterproof shot detection acoustic sensor assemblies for use as a component to detect / receive ultrasonic sound waves in air. The H & F Series (full Housing and Fixed plate versions) sensors utilize the latest membrane & conductive plastic technologies to provide a robust mechanical assembly able to meet the IP67, MIL-STD-461E and MIL-STD-810F mechanical and electronic criteria allowing the acoustic sensor to...
Small transducer pair - is it the World's smallest?
Knowles' new HiFi FK system is capable of delivering over 110dB drive, which is >15dB more output than at higher frequencies than single balanced armature receivers can deliver, in a package 33% smaller than existing ED receiver series.
Yole Développement top 30 MEMS ranking: STMicroelectronics challenges Texas Instruments for top spot
The MEMS market saw strong 17% growth in 2011, to reach $10.2 billion, according to Yole Développement’s latest market analysis. STMicroelectronics capitalized on the exploding demand for motion processing in mobile phones for a 42% jump in MEMS sales, to push past $900 million in revenues, edging up neck in neck with traditional sector leader Texas Instruments in Yole Développement’s annual ranking of the Top 30 MEMS companies.
Rob Damjanovic to lead austriamicrosystems sales operations in Asia-Pacific
austriamicrosystems has announced the appointment of Rob Damjanovic as regional sales director, Asia-Pacific, based in Hong Kong. Rob Damjanovic, an experienced technology business entrepreneur, joins from recent start-up Agile 8 Consulting, a business consultancy and developer of software solutions where he was head of business development.
DEK Solar Shipments Pass 1GW Milestone
At the end of the first quarter of 2010, the total shipments of DEK Solar’s PV1200 metallization platforms exceeded the industry measure of 1 Gigawatt of energy generation capacity. The achievement is all the more notable as DEK only re-entered the Alternative Energy sector 18 months ago with a new screen print platform designed expressly for the solar market.