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Measurement Specialties confirmed today that their space qualified temperature thermistors are part of the SAM suite investigation contained in the MSL analytical laboratory on board the Mars Curiosity Rover. The primary mission of SAM is to investigate the capability of Mars to have supported life in the past, if it can support life now and in the future.

Microsemi has today extended its congratulations to NASA and the Jet Propulsion Lab for the historic landing of the Mars Curiosity rover. Several of Microsemi's space products were used in mission critical applications during the launch and flight to Mars, and continue to support the mission on the surface of Mars.

By Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman, IDTechEx Manufacturers of vehicle batteries were in a slow moving industry based on lead-acid batteries. However, they are now in an era of very rapid change. Product re-positioning and new technology can make the difference between high sustainable profits and oblivion.

Linear have proudly announced today that its products are playing a key role in the Mars rover launched by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Linear Technology’s high performance analog semiconductors are used in the Mars Science Laboratory rover to enable collection of vast amounts of data, including detailed visual images of the Martian landscape and precise readings to assist scientists in assessing the geology and history of Mars.

Solid State Supplies has named John Macmichael Managing Director. Previously Commercial Director of the company, Macmichael has more than 30 years' experience in the electronics industry, having worked in engineering, sales and distribution in both the UK and the US. Macmichael was previously Commercial Director with Solid State Supplies. Former Managing Director Gary Marsh becomes Chief Executive Officer and will now focus on the corporate devel...

Aerco's DESIGNSUPPORT team has developed a marine survival location device for Marine Rescue Technologies, the company behind the Sea Marshall range of Man Overboard, Lost Diver and Submarine Escape personal locator beacons.

IDTechEx's Printed Electronics/Photovoltaics Europe 2012 event will be the largest gathering of end users discussing their needs and experiences with the technology. The show will feature end user applications broken down into different verticals to provide vital end user pull-through. Confirmed speakers include: Americhip (American Greetings), Applied Materials, Braun, Mars, Metro Stores, NREL, Panasonic, Schneider Electric, ST Microelectronics,...

Marl International and Marshalls, the UK’s leading manufacturer of superior natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products, have created a new, affordable, stylish and very energy efficient outdoor lighting range. A new website has been launched to promote the new Marl Outdoor LED products, offering feature patio and driveway lighting for around the home and garden. Event lighting is also available.

Molex Incorporated announces the availability of its solderless LED Array Holder for Bridgelux ES Arrays. The product’s unique compression contacts power the arrays while eliminating the need for hand soldering or expensive Surface Mount Technology (SMT) equipment. Ideal for light fixture original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Molex’s LED Array Holders reduce installation time and increase connectivity options, while lowering costs....

The Marsh Bellofram company have been appointed as UK distributors for the Shavo range of air preparation equipment, combining durability and performance while representing excellent value for money.