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Advanced Interconnections Announces ITAR Registration
Advanced Interconnections Corp. has completed the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration process with the US Department of State, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC).
2013 DesignVision Award Winners Announced
February 5, 2013—Organizers evaluated products from hundreds of exhibitors to choose the winners.
A Chinese Company Built in Apple's Image
June 11, 2013—Flamboyant owner rapidly leads Xiaomi to more than $1 billion in revenue.
Access Molex Solutions, Anytime, Anywhere
Harwin Sponsors GB Row 2013
Six teams attempt to break world record rowing unaided and non-stop around Britain.
Apple’s "iOS in the Car" Supported by Honda, Kia, Chevy
Mouser Named E-Commerce Distributor of the Year by Souriau
Mouser was named Souriau’s Industrial E-Commerce Distributor of the Year North America for the company’s business growth.
Avnet Exec to Keynote at Next Generation Interlog 2013 Conference
Foxconn Developing Devices for Mozilla's Firefox
June 11, 2013—The company is developing up to eight devices including smartphones, tablets, and TVs.
Phoenix Contact Virtual Technology Center Offers Remote Learning
Phoenix offers classes every month in different applications, with classes lasting one to four hours.
Honeywell Honors Master Electronics with Silver Distributor of the Year Award
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Idolian Launches Business-oriented Studio Office Tablet
June 11, 2013—The Android tablet beats big brands in quality and price.
Raytheon Awards Pasternack for Supplier Excellence
Pasternack Enterprises received 3-Star honors from Raytheon’s Supplier Excellence Program.
iPhone 6 Release Date Rumors Continue
TTI Wins TE Connectivity’s Global Distributor of the Year for 4th Year Running
6-18-13 TTI has been named TE Connectivity’s Global 2012 Distributor of the Year for the fourth year running — an unprecedented feat.
Molex Named Official Sponsor of 2013 Chicago Women's Half Marathon & 5K
RS Components Launches “DesignShare” for Electronics Design Collaboration
Sharp and Lenovo Partner to Make Smart TVs in China
June 11, 2013—The two companies will jointly develop a 60-inch flagship model.
Swedish Company Introduces USB Flashdrive for Smartphones
June 11, 2013—Users can choose between a standard USB-B connector that plugs into a PC and a micro-USB connector for smartphones and tablets.
TTI Launches Enhanced Product Lead Time Trends Tool
German-Italian Joint Proposal Offers Standardized Charging Plug for Electric Vehicles
Honda Joins H2USA Partnership to Promote Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles and Infrastructure
Honda to Lease Walking Assist Device to Hospitals
Japan Introduces World's Fastest Supercomputer for Astronomy
2013 iNEMI Roadmap Now Available
Avnet Launches Power Solutions Video Series
Avnet's Power Solutions video series helps design engineers optimize power architectures.
CABLExpress Launches Tap Modules For Testing Network Traffic in Data Centers
Carlisle IT President Honored with WCMA Award
John Berlin received the Distinguished Career Award for contributions to the wire and cable industry.
Emerson Announces Sales Awards at EDS
Harwin and Mouser Co-sponsor IndyCar Racer
Hawin’s hi-rel connectors are showcased in demanding sports arena with IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan.
Hitachi Cable America Releases New Premise and Fiber Optic Cable Catalog
IPC and CALCE Seek Technical Papers for Tin Whiskers Symposium
L-com Joins Heilind Electronics' Distribution Network
Molex Now a John Deere Partner-Level Supplier
Partner-level status is Deere & Company’s highest supplier rating.
Mouser Introduces New MEMS Technology Site
Mouser Named Distributor of the Year by Amphenol Industrial
Mouser was honored based on its marketing programs, new product introductions, and customer-focused distribution model.
New 2013 LADD Connector Selector Available
Siemon Releases Video of Innovative LC BladePatch
WAGO picoMAX Certified for Global Design Platforms
Arrow’s Brand Campaign Highlights Innovation’s Role as Key Economic Driver
May 21, 2013—Global technology company launches thought leadership and brand campaign.
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas to Distribute Identive Group Products
May 21, 2013—The agreement provides Avnet's customers with access to Identive’s broad range of RFID and NFC readers and embedded modules.
Coaxicom Increases Manufacturing Capability in Subminiature and Microminiature Connector Market
May 21, 2013—Inventories of subminiature and microminiature connectors have been limited across the industry, so Coaxicom expanded its manufacturing resources to fill that void.
Innovations in Electronics Manufacturing for Medical Devices
May 21, 2013—IPC conference focuses on every stage of the medical device supply chain.
Mouser Electronics Launches New Broadcast Applications Site
May 21, 2013—The new site provides designers with the latest resources, articles, featured products, and technical resources to assist in creating innovative new broadcast designs.
PCB Design and Development at Yamaichi Electronics
May 21, 2013—Yamaichi’s European Design Center provides design, testing, and analysis services for interconnectivity products and systems.
Avnet Abacus to Distribute Bulgin and Arcolectric Brands Throughout Europe
May 14, 2013—The agreement extends the existing relationship between the two companies, which previously worked together to supply customers in the UK and Ireland.
Avnet Celebrates 45 Years on The Fortune 500 List
May 7, 2013 - Avnet Celebrates 45 Years on The Fortune 500 List
Avnet Technology Solutions Debuts EMC VSPEX-Based Mobile Data Center Solution
May 14, 2013—Avnet solution accelerates partners' time to market by providing a complete, private cloud solution for harsh environments.
Foxconn Asks is There Life After Apple?
May 14, 2013—Foxconn senses that the Apple aura isn't as invincible as before.
HCC Interconnect Technologies Names PMR Global as Distributor to Oil and Gas Industry
May 14, 2013—Product lines include high-temperature, high-pressure (HTHP) bulkheads, PEEK and glass-to-metal sealed feed-thrus, and other highly engineered interconnection devices.
How Facebook Aims to Reinvent Hardware
May 14, 2013—Facebook's Open Compute Project aims to provide an open source platform for building infrastructure of the future.
Mellanox Announces 56G Ethernet Interconnect Solution Family for Data Center Compute and Storage
May 14, 2013—The 56GbE solution delivers industry-leading 40% more bandwidth than competing 40GbE solutions.
Molex’s Projected Capacitive Touch-Screen Technology Provides Customizable Pinpoint Accuracy
May 14, 2013—Touch screens employ existing Molex capacitive switch technology to deliver multi-touch functionality that is responsive and intuitive to operate.
Quick And Easy European Access To Comprehensive Interconnect Portfolio
May 14,2013—Avnet Abacus has partnered with Samtec to offer a drop shipment service on the complete range of Samtec interconnect products.
element14 Sets Engineers a Potentially Lifesaving Challenge
May 7, 2013—Design engineers across the world unite in finding a healthcare solution for the elderly.
IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for March 2013
May 7, 2013—Total North American PCB shipments were down 2.1% in March 2013 from March 2012, and bookings decreased 2.3% year over year.
Mouser Electronics’ New Partnership with AB Connectors
May 7, 2013—Partnership offers high performance interconnect solutions that conform to stringent standards.
BTC Electronic Components Releases Peace-of-Mind Video
May 7, 2013 - BTC's high-definition video focuses on the company’s steadfast commitment to quality, full traceability, and anti-counterfeit procedures.
GradConn Offers Custom Board-to-Board Connectors
May 7, 2013 - GradConn Offers Custom Board-to-Board Connectors
Harwin’s Hi-Rel Connectors Complete Successful CubeSat Prototype Flight
May 7, 2013 - Warwick University project relies on Datamate and Gecko interconnect families.
IPC Certification Program for Protecting Intellectual Property
May 7, 2013 - Intellectual property protection certification program for board manufacturers.
TTI Presents Molex, FCI, and TE Connectivity with European Supplier Excellence Awards
May 7, 2013 - TTI presents Molex, FCI, and TE Connectivity with European Supplier Excellence Awards.
Yamaichi Electronics USA Names New Product Marketing Manager
May 7, 2013 - Yamaichi Electronics USA named Hirohisa Ishida product marketing manager.
3M Displays Products to Enable Sustainable Data Centers
May 2, 2013--Several new products from 3M that help make data centers more sustainable were on display at Data Center World.
Amphenol Reports Higher Q1 Net Income, Provides Guidance for Q2
May 2, 2013--Net sales for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013, were $1.08 billion, compared to $981.6 million for the same quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Avnet Technology Marketing Summit Brings Industry Leaders Together to Drive Technology Sales
May 2, 2013—The exclusive two-day conference brings together distribution sales and channel leaders and their marketing/communications members from supplier partners across Avnet's operating groups.
Coax Cable Connectors and Other Hard-to-Find Adapters Now Available at ConnectorZone.com
May 2, 2013--ConnectorZone.com introduces an e-commerce website devoted to supplying customers with quality RF connectors for a multitude of applications.
Komax Wire Offers New Retrofit Solutions
May 6, 2013—With miniaturization in the automotive industry in mind, solution expands the small-gauge capabilities of the Alpha 355 and 355 S.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Hitachi, and Mitsubishi Corporation Launch Smart Community System Demonstration Project
May 2, 2013—Project in Malaga, Spain, promotes creation of next-generation transportation infrastructures.
New iPhone 5S to Be Delayed Until September
May 2, 2013--Next-generation iPhone is unlikely to be launched before September this year due to delayed shipments of components.
Phoenix Contact's New EMpro Measuring Devices Reduce Electrical Costs, Downtime
May 2, 2013--Able to work as standalone units or integrate with an energy management system, EMpro measuring devices detect, monitor, and analyze electrical characteristics of machines and systems.
The Rise of the Robots at Foxconn
May 2, 2013—Foxconn is said to have received the first batch of 10,000 robots.
Amphenol Aerospace Offers Military Cadmium Plating Alternative
April 25, 2013—Amphenol Aerospace has received authorization from the Defense Logistics Agency for its black zinc nickel "Z" class plating finish.
Apple Returns Faulty iPhone Devices to Foxconn
April 25, 2013—Foxconn had to take back 5 million handsets due to faulty functions or subpar chassis.
Aspen Labs and Digi-Key Roll Out Free Online Design Tools for Engineers
April 25, 2013—Free, online CAD tools support printed circuit board (PCB) design and development.
Foreign Firms at Forefront of China Quake Donations
April 25, 2013--Foreign companies chasing a big slice of the Chinese market are a lot more generous with their purses.
GTK Appoints New Production Manager
April 29, 2013—Gary Bowen has been appointed production manager at GTK.
High-Performance 50ohm TNC Miniature Coaxial Connector Portfolio Offers Many Options
April 25, 2013—Lane Electronics has put in place a comprehensive stock portfolio of Huber+Suhner's 50ohm TNC miniature coaxial connectors.
Hirose Appoints Tats Arai GM of International Sales & Operations and Yasushi Nakamura President and COO of Hirose USA
April 25, 2013—Management changes at Hirose lay the foundation for future growth and global success.
Master Electronics Receives TE Connectivity Distributor of the Year Award for the Americas
April 25, 2013—This annual award recognizes outstanding global, regional, and specialty distributors.
PSC Electronics Launches New Website Showcasing Cable Assemblies and Components
April 29, 2013--The new website for PSC Electronics provides enhanced navigation and improves ease of ordering assemblies and components.
State of the VITA Technology Industry March 2013
April 18, 2013—VITA is the trade association dedicated to fostering American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited, open system architectures in critical embedded system applications.
Toyota Mulling Lexus Production in China
April 25, 2013—The Chinese market is expected to continue growing, with demand for luxury vehicles surging in coastal regions where economic expansion has been rapid.
WAGO’s IP65 WLAN Wireless Ethernet Gateways Replace Ethernet Network Cables
April 29, 2013--The WEG devices economize machine-to-machine networking.
Avnet Wins 2013 Green Enterprise IT Award from Uptime Institute
April 16, 2013 - Avnet recognized in two categories for strategically using technology to conserve energy and support global business growth.
Cable Manufacturer Wanted for Acquisition or Strategic Partnership
April 16, 2013--A global connector manufacturer is looking to acquire a North American- or European-based cable manufacturer that serves the mil/aero, industrial, and medical markets.
Design Engineers Prep for DESIGN West 2013
April 16, 2013—Conference will be April 22-25 in San Jose, Calif.
FCI Launches Power Distribution System
April 16, 2013 - These FCI power distribution systems, which utilize laminated bus bars and plates, provide exceptional performance with repeatable accuracy.
HARTING Mitronics Collaborates with Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
HARTING Mitronics Collaborates with Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg in a strategic partnership that will allow joint research into molded interconnect devices.
Multi-Contact Honored with Innovation Award for Mobile Energy Storage Concept
April 16, 2013 - The Clean Energy Innovation Award was presented by the German CleanTech Institute.
PEI-Genesis Names David Jones New Director of Global Sales
April 16, 2013 - PEI-Genesis named David Jones Director of Global Sales. Jones will be responsible for global sales activity and report to the president/COO.
TE Connectivity Inverted Thru-Board SMT Connectors Available from Mouser
April 16, 2013 - Mouser is stocking TE Connectivity thru-board SMT Connectors
Amphenol Aerospace and Datakey Electronics Team Up for Storage Solution
April 11, 2013—The collaboration provides designers with a ruggedized USB flash drive and panel-mount receptacle solution.
BTC Electronic Components Offers World's Largest Hermetic Connector Inventory
April 11, 2013--BTC stocks a wide range of mil-spec hermetic connectors and is the only franchised distributor for the Ametek/HCC Industries family of companies.
Fujitsu Acquires Cloud Service Provider RunMyProcess
April 11, 2013—The company aims to expand global cloud business along with establishing its Global Software Center in the US.
Harwin Rewards TTI for North American Sales Excellence in 2012/2013
April 11, 2013—The award recognizes customer support and a successful partnership.
NEC Develops Failure Sign Monitoring System for Large-Scale Plants
April 11, 2013—New system capitalizes on NEC’s big data analysis technologies.
Positronic Announces New E-Commerce Partner PosiShop
April 11, 2013—The purpose of PosiShop is to stock and sell common Positronic connectors.
Taiwan's Foxconn to Make Solar Panels in Japan in 2014
April 11, 2013—The manufacturing will be launched on a contract basis.
Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo Gears Up with Video Release
April 4, 2013—In just two days in May, Expo visitors have access to all the equipment, instruments, tools, materials, and supplies used in wire and cable harness assembly, inspection, and repair.
Schleuniger Releases YouTube Videos for Newest Products
April 9, 2013—The CoaxStrip 5200 and MegaStrip 9650 will be featured at the upcoming Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo.
Aries Electronics Announces Distribution Contract with SMD
April 2, 2013—The announcement comes on the heels of SMD’s recent acquisition of Prime Electro Products, a long time distributor of Aries products.
Avnet Announces Agreement to Acquire RTI Holdings
April 2, 2013 - The acquisition further expands wireless, optical, communications, industrial, and digital home application product lines and strengthens presence in China and Hong Kong.
ERNI Group Merges with Abotron
April 2, 2013 - CMS provides expertise in cable harnesses, plastic injection molding, and electronic product assembly.
FCI Adds Active Optical Cable Assembly Solution to Mini-SAS HD Offering
April 1, 2013--The development of the Mini-SAS HD active optical cable aligns with FCI’s high-speed IO value proposition.
FCI Expands Fiber Optic Connector and Cable Assembly Product Portfolio
April 2, 2013 - New products include optical couplers and on-board transceivers introduced at OFC 2013.
Foxconn Posts Biggest-Ever Loss
April 2, 2013--The world's biggest contract maker of cellphones fell into the red in 2012, with a net loss of $316.4 million, due to weak orders from some of its major customers.
FUJITSU TEN Gets Connected with Telenor Connexion
April 2, 2013 - FUJITSU TEN further strengthens its automotive strategy with a premium telematics solution.
IPC Electronic System Technologies Conference Tackles Entire Electronic Product Lifecycle
April 2, 2013—Thirteen specialized tracks offer holistic approach to address system challenges.
New Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) Advances 400 Gb/s Copper Cable and Fiber Optic Transceiver Markets
April 1, 2013—CDFP MSA forming to develop standard transceiver specifications.
Richardson RFPD Launches Smart Filter Function on Website
April 2, 2013—Search tool drills down by attributes, supplier, and availability.
Richardson RFPD Receives Silver Boeing Performance Excellence Award
April 2, 2013 - The award recognizes suppliers who achieve high levels of performance.
RS Components Ships New Raspberry Pi Model A in Asia Pacific
April 2, 2013--New $25 module with reduced features provides even lower cost option with lower power consumption.
Schleuniger to Showcase Coaxial Cable Stripping Solutions at International Microwave Symposium
April 1, 2013- Schleuniger will demonstrate new CoaxStrip 5200 and other coax cable stripping machines.
SpaceX Selects Cooper Interconnect Non-Explosive Actuators for Second Dragon Flight
April 2, 2013--The launch utilized a Falcon 9 rocket and was part of a NASA commercial contract to resupply the International Space Station.
TE Connectivity Announces Universal Connectivity Platform
April 1, 2013—TE introduces an advanced modular cabling concept designed for speed and flexibility, facilitating data center migration from 1 to 100 Gb.
TTI Honors FCI Electronics with European and North American Supplier Excellence Awards
April 2, 2013 - Supplier receives awards for third consecutive year.
Why Copper Has Lost Its Indicator Role
April 2, 2013—Once an indicator for economic trends and equity markets, data on the metal's prices and US equities show a directional divergence, with stocks doing well while copper isn't, and with the economy showing modest growth.
API Technologies to Present at Remote Services and Monitoring Summit
March 19, 2013 - General manager of the company’s Secure Services and Information Assurance – US group will be a featured speaker.
API Technologies to Showcase High-Reliability Power Electronics at APEC 2013
March 14, 2013--Discussions and live demonstrations will take place at the API Technologies booth.
Avnet Names Erin Lewin Senior Vice President and General Counsel
March 19, 2013 - Lewin will serve as a member of the Avnet Executive Board and Global Executive Council.
Delay Rumors for Amazon's Smartphone
March 19, 2013—The second-quarter release date may have been pushed back due to issues with manufacturing partner Foxconn.
Digi-Key Expands Local Presence into the United Kingdom and Ireland
March 19, 2013—Regional Sales Director Ian Wallace serves a growing customer base.
Engineering Graduates Protest Against HCL Tech in Bangalore
March 19, 2013—After receiving hiring offers last June, graduates still waiting for official start dates.
Ethernet Alliance Showcases Latest in Optical Ethernet Interoperability
March 19, 2013--Optical Fiber Communication Conference and Exposition and National Fiber Optic Engineers Conference (OFC/NFOEC) highlights efforts to achieve true multi-generational interoperability.
Master Electronics Appoints Pat Wastal Vice President of Product and Operations
March 19, 2013 - Master Electronics Appoints Pat Wastal Vice President of Product and Operations. Wastal brings 30 years of industry experience to the position.
Mouser Electronics Takes Leading Partnership Role at APEC 2013
March 19, 2013--This year's conference will provide peer-reviewed technical papers, the opportunity to network with other power electronics professionals, and development courses taught by industry experts.
Mouser Receives Top Award From Harwin
March 19, 2013—Distributor recognized with the 2012 Global Product and Market Outreach Award.
New Video Demonstrates Flip-Top BGA Test Sockets’ Ease of Use
March 14, 2013--Advanced Interconnections demonstrates how easy the socket is to use for device and test validation.
Proven Han B Industrial Connector Housing Now Suitable for Up to IP67
March 19, 2013 - HARTING standard housings offer the user optimal protection against environmental influences.
Richardson RFPD Announces M2M Tech Hub
March 19, 2013 - Microsite features leading suppliers, latest product releases, technical resources, tech tips, and online shopping.
TE Connectivity’s Dr. Stefanie Harvey Awarded Best Paper at IWCS
March 19, 2013 - Dr. Harvey awarded best paper by IWCS for defined progress in carbon nanotechnology in commercial applications.
TTI Named French Distributor of the Year by Radiall for Second Consecutive Year
March 19, 2013--TTI Mateleco received impressive scores for all criteria.
WAGO Plans Free Customer I/O Training Seminars
March 14, 2013—Three-day sessions will be held at WAGO’s Milwaukee-area headquarters.
Wickedly Fast Wi-Fi Network Arrives in Downtown San Jose
March 19, 2013—To celebrate one of America's fastest free Wi-Fi networks, the mayor cut the Ethernet cable with a chainsaw.
Apple Says 99% of Supply Chain Laborers Now Work Less Than 60 Hours a Week
March 12, 2013—Apple regulations at supply chain factories begin to take effect.
Avnet Recognized for the Fifth Consecutive Year in Fortune’s “World's Most Admired Companies”
March 7, 2013—Distributor is ranked as top electronics wholesaler in electronics and office equipment.
Coaxicom Expands International Reach
March 12, 2013—Company adds international reps in response to increased global sales.
Energy-Measuring Devices Now Available with UL Approval
March 12, 2013—EMpro energy meters from Phoenix Contact have UL 61010-1 approval for the US market.
GM's Lead Gains as China Sales Up 7.9%
March 12, 2013-- General Motors’ China sales rose during the first two months of this year, extending the US carmaker's lead over Toyota Motor Corp. in the world's biggest auto market.
Harwin Invests $1.5 Million in State-of-the-Art Connector Manufacturing Facility
March 7, 2013--Vertical integration enables innovative development and competitive new products.
IPC Crowns Winner of Hand-Soldering World Championship
March 12, 2013--Nine contestants, including victors from IPC hand-soldering competitions in India, China, and the United States, were challenged with building a functional electronics assembly within a one-hour time limit.
ITT’s Interconnect Solutions Business Launches Enhanced Website
March 12, 2013--Site offers new look and features that improve usability, functionality. and performance.
Next iPhone Rumoured For August Launch
March 12, 2013—The Apple rumor mill is running again.
Radiall Defense and Aerospace Connector Portfolio Now Available Across Europe from TTI
March 7, 2013--Leading supplier extends franchise agreement with world’s largest specialist distributor.
Sager Electronics Recertified to ISO 9001:2008 and AS9120:2009 Rev. A Standards
March 7, 2013—A high focus on client demands and satisfaction were observed throughout the assessment by all personnel.
Smiths Interconnect Restructures Into Three Technology-Focused Business Units
March 6, 2013 - Smiths Interconnect Restructures Into Three Technology-Focused Business Units
Adafruit Pi Plate Kits Now Available at Newark element14
March 5, 2013—Adding a display to a Raspberry Pi is a piece of cake with Adafruit's new kits.
Amphenol Now Offering 3M Active Optical Cable Assemblies for QSFP+ Applications
March 4, 2013—QDR InfiniBand-certified assemblies are capable of 40GbE speeds.
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas Releases Monthly Market & Technology Trends Report
March 5, 2013 - This exclusive report details Avnet’s product pricing and lead-time trending data in 15 broad product categories.
Avnet Receives Molex Americas Region Distributor of the Year Award
March 5, 2013 - Award recognizes financial, operational, and executive management excellence.
Avnet Technology Solutions Americas Inks Distribution Agreement with Texas Memory Systems
March 5, 2013—TMS chose Avnet to join its newly formed distribution channel.
Avnet Technology Solutions Receives Two HP Partner in Excellence Awards
March 5, 2013--For the second consecutive year, Avnet was named the HP Partner in Excellence - Top US Enterprise Distributor.
Ceragon Receives First Orders for FibeAir IP-20C from PEG Bandwidth
March 4, 2013—FibeAir IP-20C selected due to its unmatched data throughput and low TCO.
CommScope Demonstrates Technical Feasibility of Category 8 Cabling System
March 4, 2013— Demo is next step toward viable 40GBASE-T system for data centers.
IBM Backs Network Functions Virtualization to Speed New Services to Customers
March 5, 2013—The on-demand mobile network is built on IBM PureFlex.
IPC Guide for Conflict Minerals Due Diligence Obligations
March 5, 2013 - Document provides guidance on tracking, management, disclosure, and reporting of conflict materials.
L-com Creates Industrial/Outdoor-Rated Bulk Ethernet Cable Product Center
March 4, 2013—Center simplifies specifying and purchasing bulk UTP and STP cable.
LEMO Launches Four New Products at BVE Exhibition
March 5, 2013—New products build on its line in support of HD camera link systems.
Micron and TE Develop Single-Sided SODIMM Solutions
March 5, 2013 - Micron’s reduced-height memory solution has components on either the front or back of the module.
Molex and Waldom Electronics Support EU’s Electronics Distribution
March 5, 2013 - Partnership aims to extend the global reach of both firms, while expanding product choices and options for distributors of all sizes across Europe.
Molex Receives Prestigious Flextronics Mechanical Regional Supplier of the Year Award
March 5, 2013--Flextronics recognizes Molex at 2012 regional supplier day.
Remke Offers Expanded Line of Metal Clad Cable Connectors
March 5, 2013—New additions include sizes up to four inches in three different materials: aluminum, nickel-plated aluminum, and stainless steel.
Rumors of New Apple Products Continue to Spread
March 5, 2013—CEO Tim Cook says the company has “great stuff” in the works.
TE Connectivity’s Aerospace, Defense & Marine Unit Signs Agreement with WireMasters
March 4, 2013—Partnership offers increased product accessibility to design engineers.
TE Connectivity’s Marine High-Voltage Termination and Splice Kits for Maintenance-Free Long Life
March 4, 2013—Heat-applied and cold-applied products help withstand hostile environments.
VPI Now Offering Cable Length Testers
March 4, 2013—Portable, battery-operated design checks for open circuits, short circuits, and cross connections, and allows one person to check both ends of installed wiring.
WAGO Kicks Off Innovation in Automation Tour
March 5, 2013 - Vehicles 1 and 2 have departed the company’s Wisconsin headquarters.
Avnet Electronics Marketing and TE Connectivity Celebrate 25 Years
February 21, 2013—The two companies celebrated their silver anniversary on Valentine’s Day.
BTC Stocks And Builds Application-Specific PC Tail Connectors in 48 Hours
February 21, 2013—Distributor provides cost-effective resolution for customers’ PCB interconnect requirements.
Honda Develops Technology to Join Steel and Aluminum
February 28, 2013--The automaker has applied the technology to some mass production vehicles in North America.
Master Electronics Signs Distribution Agreement with Panasonic Industrial Devices
February 21, 2013—Agreement builds on 40-year relationship with a new passive component offering.
Richardson RFPD Announces Avionics & Radar Tech Hub
February 28, 2013--Microsite features latest news, product releases, online shopping, and design engineer insight.
SCHURTER Completes Review and Passes New REACH Regulations
February 21, 2013—Manufacturer passed its review of the 54 new substances added to the SVHC list.
TTI Receives Federal Defense Industries Award
February 28, 2013—Award recognizes outstanding performance of suppliers in the defense industry.
China to Be Apple’s Biggest Market?
February 14, 2013—Tim Cook expects China to overtake the US as the company’s biggest market in 2013.
Dixie Aerospace to Distribute Cooper Interconnect Ground Power Products
February 19, 2013 - Dixie Aerospace will sell Cooper Interconnect’s Titan Ground Power 400Hz cables and adapters and the Burton Series of 28VDC, 270VDC, and 400Hz receptacles, cables, and adapters.
Is There An Apple Smartwatch In Your Future?
February 14, 2013—An old rumor resurfaces in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Mouser Releases Newly Enhanced Harsh Environments Site
February 19, 2013 - New technology site includes vibration isolation spotlight.
New Report Examines Opportunities and Risks in Latin American Electronics Industry
February 19, 2013 - Latin America is showing a new resilience and faster economic growth.
Newark element14 Salutes Engineers with Month-Long Celebration
February 19, 2013 - February festivities with top suppliers offer engineers, students, and electronics enthusiasts’ exclusive savings, webinars, and Raspberry Pi giveaways.
Panasonic HIT Solar Cell Achieves World's Highest Conversion Efficiency of 24.7% at Research Level
February 14, 2013--The rate is the world's highest for any crystalline silicon-based solar cell of practical size.
RS Components Supports Rapid Prototyping With Availability of New mbed Application Board
February 19, 2013 - New mbed application board packs in an abundance of connectivity and sensing options for a virtually unlimited range of engineering projects.
What New Tech Gadgets Are in Store for 2013?
February 14, 2013—Manufacturers become more secretive but the rumors grow.
AirBorn Launches New Website
February 4, 2013—Site offers new look, new capabilities, and ease-of-use to AirBorn’s customer base.
Heilind Stocking New Hirose DF62 Slim In-Line Connectors
February 7, 2013—Hirose’s newest addition to its wire-to-wire family of connectors, the small and durable DF62 Series, is ideal for tighter, more compact spaces and is virtually tangle-free.
IPC’s Revised BGA Guideline Features Expanded Focus on Mechanical Reliability
February 5, 2013—New tool will improve reliability of ball grid arrays and fine-pitch ball grid arrays in high-density applications.
L-com Receives Eight Finalist Nods from American Business Awards
February 7, 2013—This is L-com's third outing to the finals in this award show.
Molex Receives Delphi’s Pinnacle Awards for Supplier Excellence
February 5, 2013-- Awards recognize Molex’s outstanding contributions to Delphi's excellence culture.
Samtec Announces Licensing Agreement with Hirose for IT3/IT5 Mezzanine Connector Systems
February 5, 2013—The IT5 High Speed Elevated Mezzanine connector handles 25+ Gb/s signal lines.
Science, Technology, and Networking Focus of IPC APEX EXPO Special Events
February 7, 2013—Among the special events is a free opening keynote by Dr. Michio Kaku, known for popularizing physics through his Discovery Channel specials.
Video: Texas Instruments Partnered with FCI and Xilinx for Show Demo
February 5, 2013—Three companies demonstrated high-speed technology at DesignCon 2013.
Video: Texas Instruments’ Demo with Molex’s Neoscale Mezzanine Connectors
February 5, 2013—DesignCon demo featured TI’s 25 Gb/s retimer with Molex’s connectors.
Video: Texas Instruments’ Demo with TE Connectivity’s STRADA Whisper Backplane Connector
February 5, 2013—At DesignCon, TI demonstrated its 25G/s advanced retimer technology with TE backplane connectors.
Würth Elektronik Partners with RS Components to Provide Comprehensive Service for Developers
February 5, 2013—RS Components’ PCB design tool offers support from development phase to the ordering of boards.
Alpha Wire Expands EcoGen Product Line
February 4, 2013--Alpha Wire has unveiled the latest additions to its growing environmentally friendly product offering.
Amphenol Corporation Announces Addition to Board of Directors
February 5, 2013 - David P. Falck has been appointed to the Amphenol Corporation Board.
Apple to Invest $3 Billion in Indonesia
January 31, 2013—Investment linked to Foxconn’s plant move.
Artos Engineering Introduces PF-10 Heavy-Duty Wire Prefeed Unit
February 4, 2013—The next generation of prefeed equipment is for heavy-duty reel applications.
Buying 3M Cable Assemblies Faster and Easier with 3McablesDirect.com
February 4, 2013—Site allows customers to buy cables directly from 3M, no matter how small the volume.
Conesys Acquires ATI-Inerco
February 4, 2013—Acquisition of French company reinforces Conesys’ European presence and expands its product offering.
FCI Electronics Appoints Alessandro Perrotta as New CEO
February 5, 2013 - New FCI CEO, Perrotta, is based out of Singapore.
HellermannTyton Expands Fiber Optic Solution with High-Density 144-Strand MTP Cassette
February 4, 2013--VHD Fiber Cassette permits rack consolidation as well as reduction of cable congestion.
LOROM Establishes Field Application Engineering Center of Excellence in North America
February 4, 2013--New center will provide OEM customer support, strengthening product development efforts.
LOROM Industrial Awarded AS9001C for Two Key Manufacturing Facilities
February 5, 2013 - Newest certification underscores LOROM’s commitment to quality.
Mouser Signs Distribution Deal With Altera
February 5, 2013- Agreement expands the availability of programmable solutions from Altera to designers around the world.
New Field-Terminated Fiber Connectors from 3M for the Enterprise
February 5, 2013 - Fiber connectors from 3M transform old notions about field terminations while delivering great flexibility, cost savings, and reliability.
Remke Appoints Mark Sweeney as Company President
February 5, 2013 - Remke's new president, Mark Sweeney is responsible for all revenue and operations.
Structured Cabling Market to Exceed $8 Billion by 2015
February 4, 2013—Technologies will support Gigabit Ethernet and 10G revenues in fiber and copper products.
RadioShack Explores Chinese TV Market with Tmall and Foxconn
January 31, 2013—Company will introduce 60-inch TVs into the Chinese marketplace.
Simberian Showcases 2013 Release of Interconnect Analysis Technologies
January 31, 2013—Simbeor 2013 further increases accuracy and productivity.
TE Connectivity Exhibits Solutions for Terabit Networks at DesignCon 2013
January 29, 2013—Booth showcases how copper and fiber optics can enable high-speed architectures.
Teledyne LeCroy Showcases Latest in Signal Integrity Test and Measurement
January 31, 2013—Diamond-level sponsored provided significant content to conference and expo.
The Attack of the Bidbots in Washington State
January 31, 2013—State’s Attorney General's Office accuses ArrowOutlet.com of “cheating.”
Toyota and BMW Partner in Environmental Technology
January 31, 2013—Automotive giants will work together on technologies such as fuel cell vehicle systems.
Chipheads Descend on Silicon Valley
January 29, 2013—DesignCon 2013 is in full swing with conferences, keynotes, and teardowns.
HUBER+SUHNER Acquires Astrolab
January 31, 2013—Deal strengthen’s supplier’s position in radio frequency high-tech niches.
Meritec Announces Franchised Distribution Agreement With BTC Electronic Components
January 31, 2013—Agreement is part of Meritec’s efforts to expand its mil/aero channel to market.
Ticona’s Vectra LCP Enhances Precision of Rugged Samtec Tiger Eye
January 29, 2013—Polymer’s benefits to connector technology featured at DesignCon.
Vitesse Hosts Signal Integrity Seminars Following DesignCon
January 29, 2013—Semiconductor manufacturer offers hands-on seminars to educate design engineers.
What’s Going On at DesignCon 2013?
January 29, 2013—Watch the video highlights right here, right now.
Allied Electronics President Lee Davidson Steps Down, Scott McLendon Assumes Role
January 22, 2013—Under Davidson, Allied grew to be a $440 million business.
Arrow Electronics to Offer Converged Infrastructure Bundles
January 22, 2013—New offering will simplify integration of cloud data centers.
Avnet Embedded Launches Open Compute Project Innovation Labs
January 22, 2103--Labs will serve as technology showcases and development labs for users, developers, and partners.
DesignCon 2013: The Cutting Edge for Chipheads
January 22, 2013 - The annual event for the chip, board, and systems design community announces conference program and keynote speakers.
Free IPC APEX EXPO Educational Sessions Have BUZZ Factor
January 13, 2013—Subjects range from automotive and new technologies to conflict minerals in seven BUZZ sessions.
Heilind Acquires Mil-Aero Distributor Interstate Connecting Components (ICC)
January 22, 2013—New Jersey-based distributor has offices in New York, Alabama, New Mexico, and California.
Molex Presents Digi-Key with 2012 Global eCatalog Distributor of the Year Award
January 22, 2013—Award recognizes outstanding financial growth and operational excellence
Molex Presents TTI Asia with Distributor of the Year Award
January 22, 2013—Distributor wins award for second consecutive year.
Mouser Introduces Enhanced New RF Wireless Technology Site
January 22, 2013--Site has been expanded to feature the leading drop-in RF solutions.
Samtec Launches New Copper/Optical Interconnect System at DesignCon
January 22, 2013 - Samtec’s new patent-pending FireFly Micro Flyover System is the first interconnect system that gives the designer a choice of using either micro footprint optical or copper interconnects to meet today and next-generation data rate requirements.
TTI Launches Global Website
January 22, 2013—New website provides total view of all regional properties and affiliates.
IPC Conflict Minerals Seminar Now Available
January 17, 2013—Proceedings explain SEC regulation and provide compliance assistance.
Harwin HotShoe Fast-Mate, Reliable Connector Family Now Rated to IP68
January 17, 2013-- Spring-loaded contacts ensure connection even in harsh environments.
Mouser Electronics Co-Sponsoring 2013 Texas Instruments European Analog Design Contest
January 17, 2013—The contest encourage system-level design at the higher education level.
TTI Named Distributor of the Year by Panasonic for Top Network Performance
January 17, 2012—Distributor’s win was due in part to new component technologies and product introductions.
Arrow Acquires Wireless and Infrastructure Business Unit of Waching
January 7, 2013—Arrow acquisition increases exposure to China’s fast-growing wireless and infrastructure market.
Carlisle Interconnect Technologies Announces Distributor Stock for TMP/WMP Series
January 8, 2013 - Richardson RFPD, Inc. and RFMW, Ltd. now have inventory and full design support capabilities for the push-on connectors.
City Proclamation Honors Mouser Electronics As Leading Corporate Citizen
January 8, 2013 - Distributor is recognized for ongoing economic and community support.
Coaxicom Ships 10,000,000th SMA Connector
January 7, 2013—Florida-based supplier continues to gain market share after 28 years.
Digi-Key Corporation Announces Global Distribution Agreement with Cicoil
January 7, 2013-- Cicoil’s flexible cables now readily available to purchase online, for immediate shipment anywhere in the world.
HARTING wins Manufacturing Excellence Award
January 8, 2013 - Supplier is recognized for best practices in the information technology category.
Heilind Now Stocking TE Connectivity's CeeLok FAS-T Connector
January 8, 2013 - The field-terminable I/O connector features a 10 Gigabit Ethernet speed.
IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for November 2012
January 8, 2013 - Industry organization announced findings from the North American Printed Circuit Board Statistical Program.
Molex Expedites Orders of Optical Quick-Turn Line Cable Assemblies
January 7, 2013--Cable assemblies provide rapid delivery of small- to medium-sized orders of custom fiber optics.
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas Adds Digi International to Line Card
December 20, 2012—Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas has signed a distribution agreement with Digi International.
Molex Names Arrow Electronics Global Distributor of the Year
January 8, 2013 - Award reflects the global channel partner’s sales achievements, management, and operational performance.
Phoenix Contact Expands Cable Management Options
January 7, 2013—New wire ties and accessories complement cabinet and tool product lines.
Sonobond Offers Free No-Obligation Ultrasonic Metal Welding Viability Test
January 7, 2013--Sonobond recommends the ultrasonic metal welder best-suited to application
Avnet Names Kevin Moriarty Chief Financial Officer
December 20, 2012—Avnet has named Kevin Moriarty as Avnet Chief Financial Officer.
Belden Buys PPC for $516 Million
December 20, 2012—Belden Inc.has acquired privately held PPC, a provider of connectors for broadband service providers.
HARTING Wins Manufacturing Excellence Award
December 20, 2012—HARTING has won the Manufacturing Excellence Award.
Heilind Launches Operations In Asia, Opens Offices In Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore
December 20, 2012—Heilind Electronics has commenced operations in Asia.
IPC APEX EXPO to Feature 35 Sessions
December 20, 2012—The IPC APEX EXPO Technical Conference in February will cover two dozen technical topics.
New RoHS Legislation Goes into Effect January 2013
December 20, 2012—New RoHS legislation comes into force on January 2, 2013, for any global companies shipping equipment into Europe.
Apple Starts iPad Mini and iPhone 5 Sales in Russia
December 18, 2012—The newest Apple devices are launched in Russia three months behind the US.
Apple Testing Several Designs for Large Format HDTV
December 18, 2012—Analysts speculate the first Apple TV set may be available towards the end of the year.
