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Advances in diffraction-limited aspheric lenses
Nuclear research laser facilities around the world today commonly use powerful amplified ultra-short duration pulses of coherent light to deliver massive energy densities at a given target. The synchronised delivery of such high-power pulses generates extreme conditions that allow scientists to carry out state of the art nuclear research and to study the conditions that exist in exotic and distant to us environments, such as the core of our sun.
New application centre opened in Europe
Omron Electronic Components has launched a new Application Centre in Europe, as the next step in its long term Customer Value Generation Strategy. Located in Hoofddorp, Netherlands, the Application Centre is led by Tomonori Morimura, who has relocated from Japan to Europe to take up the position of Application Centre General Manager.
CAN & LIN: take a look inside
Did you know that drivers, passengers and even cargo can often benefit from up to 80 separate Controller Area Network (CAN) and Local Interconnect Network (LIN) modules placed throughout vehicles? These modules help implement a wide range of features that many of us use multiple times daily, without truly understanding what’s behind the button. By Russel Crane, Texas Instruments
HK Wentworth announce new Asia CEO
The Directors and Shareholders of HK Wentworth Group, the parent company of both Electrolube and AF International, have announced the appointment of Sharon Zhang to the Board of Directors of HKW Beijing. Zhang, previously the General Manager of HKW Beijing, will uphold her new title as Chief Executive Officer and Vice President of the Asian operation, with immediate effect.
Forecasting market growth in electronic textiles
The new version of the IDTechEx report ‘E-textiles 2019-2029: Technologies, Markets and Players’ includes brand new data about e-textiles revenue. Many companies have existed for a long time in the industry by making the majority of their revenue from R&D or design contracts rather than necessarily from product revenue.
H K Wentworth announce new Commercial Director
The Directors and Shareholders of H K Wentworth, the parent company of Electrolube and AF International, have announced the appointment of Robert Crosby-Clarke to the Board of Directors as Commercial Director.Crosby-Clarke has given 24 years of service to the company and prior to this promotion held the positions of European General Manager for Electrolube and AF International followed by European Brand Director for Electrolube.
Aberdeen Uni students take title with RS support
A student team from Aberdeen University was supported by RS Components as it achieved Best Newcomer in the hydrogen prototype category of the Shell Eco-marathon programme this month, for an ultra-energy-efficient car.
Avnet hands out 20,000 IOT security starter kits
Eight out of 10 developers identify security as their biggest hurdle in IoT development. To help developers create highly secure, end-to-end IoT solutions, Avnet is giving away 20,000 free Azure Sphere starter kits. Additionally, developers will have access to a series of resources including webinars, lectures, road tests and design contests hosted by Avnet -- as part of Avnet’s ongoing relationship with Microsoft’s Azure Sphere Ecosy...
Renewable electricity signals changing power market
E.ON’s move to supply its residential customers with 100% renewable electricity can potentially influence the Big Six to move towards renewable energy and signals a changing trend in the UK power market, according to GlobalData.
Technology platform continues to gain international recognition
The Fischer Freedom technology platform launched in June 2018 by Fischer Connectors, continues to gain international recognition among the company’s peers throughout the electronics world. Within a single year, the Fischer LP360 connector - the first product of the empowering technology platform - has won two 'Best Product of the Year' awards in 2019, and two Innovation awards in 2018.