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Molex Accredited as PROFINET Competence
Center for France
July
2010—Molex Incorporated has been accredited as a PROFINET
Competence Center (PICC) in France through 2011. The Molex
PROFINET Competence Center, which consists of employees of Molex
and Testlab, has demonstrated the necessary competence and has
the necessary equipment to support PROFINET technology.
Based in Caudebec-les-Elbeuf in Normandy, the Molex PICC has a
test laboratory that includes more than 64 PROFINET systems from
various manufacturers:
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Hardware PLC and
PC-based software PLC
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Input/Output
devices
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Multi I/O device
software emulator
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Gateway (Proxy) to
connect legacy fieldbuses
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Infrastructure
products (RJ45/M12 connector, cordsets, Ethernet switch,
etc.)
The Molex
PROFINET Competence Center is available worldwide for all
members of the PROFINET user organization. Molex offers training
sessions and workshops, and can assist customers with questions
concerning PROFINET.
“This success reflects the many years of experience and
development of our engineers in the field of PROFINET,” says
Martial Maneche, Molex PROFINET development engineer.
Molex develops software stacks for PROFINET controllers and
devices, as well as software engineering tools and Windows-based
PROFINET solutions, communication cards and Proxies, IP67
input/output modules, connectors, cordsets, and Ethernet
switches.
For further information regarding the Molex PROFINET Competence
Center and its activities, contact Martial Maneche at
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Sullins Connector Solutions Adds
Asia-Pacific Distributors
August
2010—Korea-based K2 Connector Experts and Wings Technology
Enterprise Inc. in the Philippines have been named to distribute
and stock Sullins and Micro Plastic standard and custom
edgecards, headers, and bi-level and CompactPCI™ connectors. In
collaboration with Sullins’ operating center in Taipei, Taiwan,
these organizations will offer customers engineering and
manufacturing services, logistical support, and integrated
management services throughout all phases of the product
development cycle, from design to production to delivery.
“Sullins is delighted to have named K2 Connector Experts and
Wings Technology Enterprise to support customers’ time-to-market
and profitability objectives in Korea and the Philippines,” said
Wade Harb, Sullins CEO. “In addition to maintaining high
stocking levels of Sullins’ interconnects, these distributors’
design and engineering expertise, coupled with first-hand
knowledge of local markets, will prove an invaluable asset to
EOEMs. The addition of channel partners of this caliber
reemphasizes our commitment to serving the Asia-Pacific market.”
M. H. Kim, CEO and president of K2 Connector Experts, said,
“Sullins’ connector offering is the ideal extension to our
existing lines of quality interconnects. We are eager to
introduce their portfolio of connectors and customization
capabilities to customers, and develop a strong market for these
devices in Korea.”
“We are pleased to be joining Sullins’ global family of
distributors and helping them to strengthen their position in
this region,” said Luis Martin Harder, CEO and president of
Wings Technology Enterprise.
Visit Sullins online. |
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WAGO IPCs
Managing Energy Aboard Largest Solar-Powered Boat
August 2010—WAGO
758 Series IPCs are managing solar energy for Tûranor
PlanetSolar, the world’s largest solar-powered boat. Conceived
by Raphaël Domjan, a Swiss eco-adventurer and PlanetSolar
founder, Tûranor is a catamaran research vessel for solar power
utilization. Tûranor will embark on a solar-powered 2011
worldwide tour, with planned stops in San Francisco and New York
City. According to PlanetSolar, the 2011 tour will be the first
solar-powered circumnavigation by any means of transport.
Gleaming with more than 500 square meters of photovoltaic panels
and packing 11 tons of batteries (with chassis), including the
388-volt lithium ion (NCA) battery, Tûranor showcases solar
power advancements and sustainable transport. To support the
multi-hull ship’s planned average speed of 7.5 knots over 31,069
miles and 140 days, WAGO supplied three 758 Series IPCs with
control functionality and electrical components.
WAGO IPCs control the charging for three batteries and 10
Drivetek Maximum Power Pick Trackers (MPPT) via 13 CAN bus
couplers. These high-end DC/DC converters improve the PV panels’
solar absorption, which is vital for the fixed, deck-mounted PV
panels. This also helps ensure safety for the four-member crew,
as Tûranor has no gasoline backups for steering/propulsion.
WAGO’s electrical components feature vibration- and
thermal-cycling-resistant, gas-tight connections for reliability
in harsh marine environments.
Switzerland-based PlanetSolar SA is an international project
whose team includes physicists, engineers, boat builders, and a
number of environmental protection specialists. The
record-making voyage will promote solar power and sustainable
development. The €10 million Tûranor is financed by German
investor and solar power leader Immo Ströher; his goal is to
advance practical usage of solar power for applications such as
shipping. Derived from the J.R.R. Tolkien Lord of the Rings
saga, the ship’s name, “Tûranor,” translates into “the power of
the sun.”
Visit Wago online. |
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Digi-Key
Launches iPhone App for Asia-Pacific Region
August
2010—Design engineers and purchasers in China, India, Japan, and
other countries in the Asia-Pacific region can now conduct
business with
Digi-Key Corporation
wirelessly via Digi-Key’s application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod
touch users. Digi-Key’s iPhone application is currently
available in English and allows customers to make Digi-Key
purchases in local, Digi-Key supported currencies.
“Studies show that China and India are leading the growth of the
mobile subscription market and that there are more mobile
Internet users in China than in any other country in the world.*
With the growth potential in the mobile market, this is the
perfect opportunity for Digi-Key to make its mobile application
available to our customers in the Asia-Pacific territories,”
said Mark Larson, Digi-Key’s president and COO. “Our customers
in China, India, Japan, and other Asia-Pacific countries want
easy access to information about electronic components. Our
mobile app provides that and much more. Created for global
business utility, this application will be a useful and
essential tool for our customers’ designing, sourcing, and
purchasing needs.”
This free application, available in the
App Store on iTunes,
is the passkey to Digi-Key’s large inventory of electronic
components.
Features of Digi-Key’s iPhone application enable users to search
for parts, create shopping carts, place orders, access their My
Digi-Key accounts, get product specifications, view product
photos, learn about new products and new technologies, and more.
To download the Digi-Key application to your iPhone, iPad, or
iPod touch, go to
www.apple.com/itunes
and browse the business section in the iTunes App Store. Look
for the “Digi-Key” application.
*Statistics are from MobiThinking’s
Global Mobile Stats report for 2009. |
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BTC to Distribute Spectrum Advanced Specialty
Products’ Connectors
August
2010—BTC Electronic Components Inc. has become an authorized
distributor for Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products, a Spectrum
Control Business. Under the agreement, BTC will act as a
strategic partner with Spectrum for their custom-filtered and
specialty connectors used in MIL and high-reliability
applications. BTC’s niche is to serve customers who require
application-specific connectors that are often non-standard
items.
BTC will focus
on custom, EMI- or RFI-filtered connectors in the following
styles: MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-83723, MIL-DTL-26482,
MIL-DTL-55116, and MIL-DTL-24308. Tubular and planar-style
filtered arrays in Pi, LC, T, and C circuits with TVS protection
will also be available through BTC.
“Spectrum Advanced Specialty Products’ reputation for superior
quality, performance, and industry-leading delivery times is a
great addition to BTC’s product offering. We look forward to
partnering with Spectrum for the specialty and custom filtered
connectors for our customers’ high-reliability applications,”
said Keith Filter, BTC director of product management.
Visit BTC Electronics online. |
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Digi-Key Stocks Assmann DIGITUS FO
Patch Cords and NorComp Connectors
July 2010—Digi-Key
Corporation now has stock on DIGITUS® Professional fiber optic
patch cords from ASSMANN Electronics Inc. DIGITUS fiber optic
patch cords are ideal for high data rate systems, including FDDI,
multimedia, Ethernet backbones, ATMs, or any network that
requires the transfer of large and time-consuming files.
Digi-Key will also stock
NorComp’s
new line of IP67-sealed D-sub connectors. The
IP67 SEAL-D connector
utilizes a proprietary sealing technology that maintains the
same physical size and footprint as standard D-sub products.
This reduces space on new designs and eliminates the need to
redesign enclosures and PC boards when implementing IP67 design
upgrades.
The IP67 connectors are available in vertical and right angle
board-mount versions, as well as a solder cup version for
panel-mount cable applications. Standard D-subs are available in
9, 15, and 25 positions. The high-density models are available
in 15, 26, and 44 positions.
Visit Digi-Key online. |
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DC Electronics Appoints Bryan McCreedy as New V.P. and More
July
2010—Bryan McCreedy is the new vice president of sales and
marketing at DC Electronics. McCreedy, a 15-year industry
veteran, will assume responsibility for all sales activities for
the company, including identifying strategic opportunities and
building industry relationships.
“Bryan has a clear track record of success and a lot of
integrity. We’re excited about the new ideas and energy he
brings to DC,” said Dave Cianciulli, president.
Most recently, McCreedy was with the Cleantech Division of
Flextronics.
McCreedy says he feels fortunate to be part of the long-standing
DC Team. “DC serves fast-moving, fast-growing companies. For its
size, the engineering services are incredible. Our ability to
produce prototypes and quick-turn, low-volume runs can’t be
beat. The company is poised for real growth, and that is
exciting for me to be part of.”
DC Electronics has also met all the requirements and passed
inspection from an independent certifier to qualify for AS9100B
certification. The AS9100B standard was developed to ensure
safety and reliability in an industry that demands near
perfection. The tough standards demonstrate a manufacturer’s
commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
The new registration enables the company to meet strict
production standards set by the military and aerospace industry.
Director of Quality Leonard Martinez says, “We’ve upgraded our
skill sets across the board. Workmanship and soldering
techniques are now Class 3. Overlapping Six Sigma processes
ensure defect detection happens fast. From process mapping to
risk analysis, the new systems really increase our
capabilities.”
Newly appointed DC sales V.P. Bryan McCreedy says the AS9100B
certification will reassure customers. “It shows DC has the
ability to serve very demanding industries. We know how to solve
complex problems. If we couldn’t, we wouldn’t meet the AS9100
standards.”
Visit DC Electronics online. |
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