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Five-star supplier excellence award received
Kontron has received the 2019 5-Star Supplier Excellence Award Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems (IDS). Award recipients are judged based on a variety of performance criteria including overall quality, on-time delivery, demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and success in meeting safety standards.
UK companies need to upskill STEM to support innovation
The Times recently reported that there is a STEM skills gap in the UK. Manufacturing, engineering and the supply chain are becoming increasingly digitalised, and it has become difficult for the workforce to keep up. Handling the data behind these processes requires specific skills that are in demand by employers who are attempting to close that gap. Su Loftus, Head of Training Products at the National Physical Laboratory explains.
Boosting performance and future-proofs networks
Casambi, has announced Evolution; a major firmware upgrade. Delivered over-the-air and free of charge, Evolution delivers enhanced performance with higher levels of security, and advanced feature capabilities that future-proof pre-installed Casambi Ready devices operating across existing networks.
Why modular buildings and lighting controls are a class act
As class sizes reach all-time highs and budgets keep shrinking, Martyn Frear, Business Development Manager at CP Electronics, has explained why modular buildings and lighting controls can ease the squeeze on schools and education.
Škoda launches ‘Parent Taxi’ app that charges kids in chores
Škoda UK has developed a new smartphone app, ŠKODA PARENT TAXI, which lets parents charge their kids via the currency of chores. Launched ahead of the summer holidays, the ŠKODA PARENT TAXI app has been created as part of new research by Škoda which found Britain’s parents drive approximately 1,648 additional miles a year ferrying their children around! That’s the equivalent of an incredible ...
Solar and wind segments to lead renewable power growth
The overall renewable power capacity, excluding hydropower, in Sweden is projected to more than double from 14.8 gigawatt (GW) in 2019 to 30.4 GW in 2030, according to GlobalData’s latest report: ‘Sweden Power Market Outlook to 2030, Update 2019 - Market Trends, Regulations, and Competitive Landscape’.
Critical Manufacturing selected for MedTech manufacturing
Critical Manufacturing has announced it has been awarded a contract by Nypro, a designer and manufacturer of medical devices. Nypro, a Jabil Company, has more than 40 years’ experience in meeting the complex demands of the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical and consumer health markets.
BSI recognises CP Electronics with long service awards
BSI, the national standards authority has recognised CP Electronics’ commitment to excellence with two awards. The awards were given for holding ISO 9001 (Quality) for 20 consecutive years, and ISO 14001 (Environment) for 10 consecutive years. It’s believed this is the first time any business within the electronics sector has achieved such a milestone.
HK Wentworth announces brand new Hakko UK website
Following the successful acquisition of Dancap Electronics (long term distributor of Hakko branded equipment), in February 2019, HK Wentworth Group are now actively distributing Hakko soldering equipment and parts and are delighted to unveil a brand new website. Prior to the acquisition, HK Wentworth already held authorised distributor status for Hakko products in Australia and New Zealand, territories in which the brand has experienced trem...
Lead times cut on MLCCs
Reduced lead times for its MLCCs have been announced by Vishay Intertechnology. Excluding transit, Vishay's MLCCs are now available with leads times as low as in the mid 10-weeks range for Military / Hi-Rel and RF / Hi-Frequency MLCCs.