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Solsta, an electronic component distributor, has been awarded the ISO 13485:2016 accreditation. Solsta has over 35 years’ experience in the medical sector, with a diverse range of successful projects to its name. The recent accreditation recognises the high standard the business has been operating at throughout, formalising the team’s skillset …

DATA MODUL is adding ART displays to its product portfolio; these are specialised industrial TFT displays that set new standards in the digital display of works of art and informative content. ART displays are said to be characterised by their impressive level of detail and offer an authentic reproduction of …

Panasonic has introduced the new ZV Series, an advanced Electrolytic Polymer Hybrid capacitor, which is said to set new industry standards as regards:  Higher Ripple Current: Achieving a maximum Ripple Current (3.3~4.6 Arms) approximately 50% higher than comparable case-sizes from competitors, the ZV Series ensures superior performance in demanding applications. …

 Advanced Rework Technology Ltd (A.R.T.), the independent provider of IPC-certified and bespoke training services for the electronics assembly industry, has named Justyna M, a technician with Zettlex, a product line of Celera Motion, as the IPC UK hand soldering champion. This is the fourth time that Cambridge-based Justyna has won …

Bosch Rexroth has opened up the Linux-based ctrlX OS operating system for embedded computer applications from congatec. With this move, congatec’s embedded and edge computing offerings will become part of the consistently open ecosystem surrounding the ctrlX OS operating system, enabling the development of modular, scalable solutions that are highly sustainable and …

Sondrel, a provider of ultra-complex chips for leading global technology brands, has secured two new contracts to supply Design Consultancy Services for a Network processor chip and a Radio Transceiver chip. In addition, Sondrel has received new purchase orders for Design Consultancy Services from two existing customers operating in the …

The Z-Wave Alliance, the standards development organization dedicated to advancing the smart home and Z-Wave technology, has announced that the specification for ZWLR for the European market has been completed, and will be made available to member companies in an upcoming release. “From the moment we announced ZWLR for the North …

Metering and handheld operating devices in hygiene-critical application areas, such as in medical equipment, require designs optimized for safe handling as well as resistance to dirt. binder has therefore equipped its 709 and 719 snap-in series with a new overmolding that supports single-handed mating and unmating, but also improves resistance …

New GaN-based ICs combine AC-DC and DC-DC stages into a single power converter; cut power system losses by up to 50 percent Power Integrations (NASDAQ: POWI), the leader in high-voltage integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion, today announced the InnoMux™-2 family of single-stage, independently regulated multi-output offline power-supply ICs. InnoMux-2 …

Immediately available through Powell Electronics, the supplier of connectors and more for high-rel applications including defence, aerospace and industrial, are rugged miniature cylindrical Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 connectors (Series II) for commercial, aerospace and military applications. The components feature a reliable bayonet coupling design with rear-removable crimp contacts. The Conesys MIL-DTL-26482 connectors …