Trakm8 announce that it has acquired the telematics hardware assets of Vincotech. This brings into the product family of Trakm8 further hardware platforms including the recently launched A1091 Telematics module. Trakm8 intends to continue to meet the existing demand for these products and to further expand them as the market requires. John Watkins, Trakm8 CEO, […]
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Counterfeit Power Supply Warning
Aimtec warns that counterfeit versions of its line of AC/DC converters are being manufactured and sold by unauthorized distributors to unsuspecting customers in various regions around the world. Easily identified by their unreasonably low resale price, Aimtec warns that the performance and reliability of these counterfeit products is questionable at best. Distinguishing authentic from counterfeit […]
Power Management Subsystem Presented as World’s Highest Current Monolithic PMIC
Wolfson Microelectronics plc has introduced its WM8325 power management subsystem, said to be the world’s highest current monolithic power management IC (PMIC). The IC is appropriate for portable multimedia applications including smartbooks, tablets, e-books, media players and smartphones. The WM8325 features four programmable DC/DC converters, including one which is capable of delivering up to 2.5 […]
TPL EnerPak Energy Harvesting Power Management System Completes Two-Year Performance in Wireless Sensor Network Trial for Utility
TPL, Inc. announced that the patented EnerPak™ energy harvesting power management systems have successfully completed two years of field-testing. Several EnerPak systems are powering a network of wireless measurement sensors that monitor the performance of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)-insulated components. These components are at a power substation owned by Public Service of New Mexico (PNM), New […]
ENER1 Receives Additional $20 Million Equity from Principal Shareholder
ENER1, Inc. announced that it has executed a securities purchase agreement with its principal shareholder, Ener1 Group, for the purchase of common stock and warrants for $20 million. Ener1 has raised in excess of $160 million in equity in 2010, through a combination of private placements and strategic investments. Ener1 will use these additional funds […]
Sensata Announces Appointment of Martha Sullivan as President & CEO
Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. announced the promotion and appointment of Martha Sullivan as President in addition to her current role as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Sullivan has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of several of Sensata’s operating subsidiaries since the Sensors & Controls (S&C) business was spun off […]
STMicroelectronics Demo of Low-Power Microcontrollers
This is a demo of STMicroelectronics’ low-power microcontrollers using novel power sources, including a pumpkin.
Smart Grid Leaders Launch Global Smart Grid Federation
Leaders of seven national smart grid organizations officially launched the Global Smart Grid Federation, an international organization to promote best practices and to help accelerate the deployment of smart grid around the world. Founding members of GSGF are national smart grid policy or advocacy organizations, represented by their respective chairman, president or equivalent officer on […]
MicroStrain Lands $730,000 Phase II SBIR for Energy Harvesting RFIDs on Army Helicopters
The US Army recently awarded MicroStrain, Inc. a Phase II SBIR contract to continue to develop a comprehensive and wirelessly networked health management capability that can be embedded directly into rotorcraft components. Providing the technology to manage the health of rotating helicopter structural components is expected to significantly reduce operational costs, increase mission readiness, and […]
Ioxus Acquires Advanced Energy Conversion (AEC) to Deliver Full Range Ultracapacitor Cells and Modules
Ioxus, Inc. announced that it has acquired Advanced Energy Conversion (AEC), which specializes in energy conversion systems using embedded controls, power electronics, and electric machines. Ioxus will incorporate AEC products into its current offerings to deliver what it says is the most comprehensive, energy-efficient systems solutions for hybrid electric vehicles, wind pitch control and other […]
