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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Siemon Announces New Industrial Ethernet Patch Cords Publication Date: 8/27/2010 WATERTOWN, CT –  Siemon, a global manufacturer of IT network cabling and infrastructure systems, has announced new cable jacket options for their line of category 5e Industrial MAX patch cords. These new cords join Siemon’s full Industrial MAX line of modular outlets and patch cords and industrial LC fiber optic connectors and jumpers. The industrial MAX line was designed specifically for industrial applications or any facility where dust, moisture, chemicals ... Renowned Manufacturing Professionals Elected to SME 2010 College of Fellows Publication Date: 8/27/2010 DEARBORN, MI - Five outstanding manufacturing professionals have been elected to the Society of Manufacturing Engineers' (SME) prestigious College of Fellows. Over their extended careers, each of these individuals contributed to the field of manufacturing in ways that extend beyond their own circle of work. This year's class includes Jian Cao, PhD, Northwestern University; Narendra B. Dahotre, PhD, University of North Texas; Herbert Dobbs, PhD, Torvec Board of Directors; I.S. Jawahir, PhD, University of Kentucky; and Günter Warnecke, Dr.-Ing., Technische Universität Kaiserslautern ... UEI Releases Part 2 of the Introduction to DAQ White Paper “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Data Acquisition” Publication Date: 8/27/2010 WALPOLE, MA —  United Electronic Industries (UEI) has released Part Two in their three-part series of white papers called, “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Data Acquisition.” While the primary focus of the first white paper in the series was analog inputs, this new paper introduces and explains some of the less common or "second tier" I/O DAQ hardware, including: Motion I/O, Synchros and Resolvers, LVDT/RVDT ... IPC ELECTRONICS TRAINING MEDIA NOW OFFERS AUTOMATED TESTING FEATURE Publication Date: 8/26/2010 BANNOCKBURN, IL —   IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® announces a new automated testing feature now available for purchasers of IPC electronics assembly DVD or OVT (Online Video Training) products. Automated testing can be used in ... FANCORT WILL DEBUT UNIX ROBOTIC SOLDERING EQUIPMENT AT ELECTRONICS MIDWEST Publication Date: 8/26/2010 WEST CALDWELL, NJ Fancort will debut UNIX robotic soldering equipment at Electronics Midwest (http://www.canontradeshows.com/expo/emidwest10/), September 28 through 30 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois (http://www.rosemont.com/index.php). Fancort's booth 7618 will feature a laser soldering and desktop contact system along with their new ultrasonic soldering system. Company engineering specialists will address questions and specific assembly challenges.   "Showcasing this equipment at Electronics Midwest is a way for us to see as many soldering challenges that we can," Corey adds. "We want manufacturers to bring their products and specs to the show so we can get working on a solution right on-site."... SEMATECH and Dai Nippon Printing Collaborate to Accelerate Commercialization of Advanced Mask Lithography Technology Publication Date: 8/26/2010 Nanowerk News -  SEMATECH, a global consortium of the world's leading chip manufacturers, has announced that it has entered into a partnership to accelerate commercialization of advanced mask lithography technology with Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP), a leading producer of semiconductor photomasks. SEMATECH and DNP will collaborate at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) of the University at Albany on methods for improving mask cleaning processes to reduce overall mask cost of ownership (CoO) and accelerate commercial... 200-Fold Boost in Fuel Cell Efficiency Advances 'Personalized Energy Systems' Publication Date: 8/25/2010 A new catalyst could help speed development of inexpensive home-brewed solar energy systems for powering homes and plug-in cars during the day (left) and for producing electricity from a fuel cell at night (right). (Credit: Patrick Gillooly/MIT) ScienceDaily — The era of personalized energy systems -- in which individual homes and small businesses produce their own energy for heating, cooling and powering cars -- took another step toward reality this week as scientists reported discovery of a powerful new catalyst that is a key element in such a system. They described the advance, which could help free homes and businesses from dependence on the electric company and the corner gasoline station, at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society, being held in Boston. Ellsworth Adhesives Expands to Thailand Publication Date: 8/25/2010 GERMANTOWN, WI – Ellsworth Adhesives announced today it has created and launched a new company, Ellsworth Adhesives (Thailand) Ltd., in Bangkok, Thailand. Ellsworth Adhesives is a global distributor and value-added provider specializing in the distribution of specialty chemicals and equipment. We distribute a wide range of adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings, encapsulants, tapes, soldering products, surface preparations, specialty chemicals, maintenance and repair products and dispensing equipment. Changes in Key Electronics Manufacturing Standards Focus of Half-day Workshops at Electronics Midwest Publication Date: 8/25/2010 BANNOCKBURN, IL — Industry experts will shine the spotlight on recent revisions to key electronics manufacturing industry standards and guidelines during IPC’s professional development program at Electronics Midwest. On September 27 and September 29–30, half-day, in-depth workshops will address major updates to the standards that establish electronics manufacturing requirements and acceptability criteria... Capacitor Demand Remains High, but So Do Lead Times Publication Date: 8/24/2010 By Rick Pierson, iSuppli  Much like the overall electronic components market, capacitor manufacturers have experienced a surge in demand thanks to global consumer demand. Unfortunately, this demand has been tempered by long lead times, rising prices and a shortage of parts in the semiconductor industry, according to market research firm iSuppli Corp... Industrial Electric Wire & Cable Changes Company Name to IEWC Publication Date: 8/24/2010 NEW BERLIN, WI –  Industrial Electric Wire & Cable has officially changed its name to IEWC. Also debuting with the IEWC name is a new logo, which better reflects the company’s focus on providing supply chain solutions for OEMs and sub-assemblers around the globe. Paul Bryant, Chief Commercial Officer, stated, “The Company’s growth... RF Directional Coupler Offers hard to Find Interfaces Publication Date: 8/24/2010 SAN DIEGO, CA -  RF directional couplers are readily available with common interfaces such as N type female connectors. Aviel Electronics, a division of RF Industries, designs and manufactures RF directional couplers with uncommon interfaces such as the HN female shown in the photo. The HN coaxial interface is a high-voltage version of the N interface and is used in specialized applications. Other interfaces are available... Digi-Key Symposium on Lighting and System Design Slated for Aug. 26 Publication Date: 8/24/2010 THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN —  Recent technological advances made in the lighting industry have made it possible for lighting design engineers to push the limits of design and use their imaginations to create some of the most innovative lighting applications available today. While it is exciting to experience this fast-paced growth New IMS prototyping service from PCB-POOL® Publication Date: 8/23/2010 SHANNON, CO CLARE, IRELAND  PCB-POOL® the leading manufacturer of prototype printed circuit boards has announced the introduction of a new metal core (insulated metal substrate) PCB prototyping service.   Metal Core PCBs are designed to transmit heat away from operating areas on the PCB or components to less critical areas such as metal heat-sink backing and metallic... Vi TECHNOLOGY exhibits its latest AOI solution REVEAL Imager at SEMICON Taiwan 2010 Publication Date: 8/19/2010 Saint-Egrève, France –  Vi TECHNOLOGY will exhibit its latest semiconductor AOI solution REVEAL Imager at Semicon Taiwan 2010 (Taipei World Trade Center) from September 8th to 10th, in co-exhibition with STC at booth 862. The Company considers the REVEAL Imager Series a breakthrough Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) system for the semiconductor Camera Module... ZESTRON Supports the SMTA: “Go Greener in Your Cleaner” Presentation and Exhibit at the SMTA Wisconsin/Great Lakes Expo & Tech Forum Publication Date: 8/19/2010 MANASSAS, VA –  As part of ZESTRON America’s continuing involvement with the SMTA, the worldwide provider of high precision cleaning products and services for the electronics manufacturing industry will present and exhibit at the SMTA’s Wisconsin/Great Lakes Expo & Tech Forum on Tuesday David Crimp Appointed Executive VP, Enthone Europe Publication Date: 8/18/2010 WEST HAVEN, CT, USA — Cookson Electronics is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Crimp as Executive Vice President, Enthone Europe. This appointment extends Mr. Crimp’s current role as Executive Vice President of Cookson Electronics’ Alpha business in Europe... APEM INTRODUCES IHS HALL EFFECT PUSHBUTTON SWITCH Publication Date: 8/18/2010 HAVERHILL, MA - APEM Components, a manufacturer of quality switches and joysticks, has introduced the IHS Hall Effect Pushbutton Switch, a contactless pushbutton switch that uses a magnet and a Hall Effect sensor, a transducer that varies its output voltage in response to changes in magnetic field. Hall Effect sensors are used for proximity switching, positioning, speed detection, and current sensing applications. The IHS is extremely durable, and is rated for 5 million cycles. It is sealed to IP67, so it is protected against the effects of being immersed in water 15 centimeters to 1 meter deep... Nordson YESTECH Supplies JAVAD EMS with FX Series AOI Systems Publication Date: 8/18/2010 CARLSBAD, CA – Nordson YESTECH, a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation and supplier of automated optical and x-ray inspection systems for the electronics industry, announced Tuesday that it has provided new FX Series automated optical inspection systems to JAVAD EMS, a full-service contract electronics manufacturer. JAVAD EMS will use Nordson YESTECH’s FX Series AOI for automated inspection of its printed circuit boards at their 40,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art facility, located in San Jose, California... Chroma Ate says sales to green industries grow Publication Date: 8/17/2010 By Jessie Shen, DIGITIMES  Chroma Ate, which specializes in automatic testing equipment, has revealed sales to green technology sectors including electrical vehicles, LED and solar accounted for 20% of its total revenues in the second quarter of 2010. The test equipment specialist expects the proportion to top 30% for the full year...