SatCon Technology Corp. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with Internacional Master Technology SL ("i+TEC") to expand its operations in Spain. The agreement provides for business development support for the European market, and specifically to the Spanish market, project development and project management support. As part of the agreement, SatCon will incorporate a […]
The LDV Group, the UK-based manufacturer of the MAXUS range of light commercial vehicles, has announced two new initiatives to significantly reduce...
Ultra Products Inc. has filed a suit against 22 top power supply makers claiming that it was the first to patent the...
Researchers with the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg announced what they describe as a novel lithium-ion battery. It is based on a polymer electrolyte, which is – unlike the liquid electrolyte in conventional lithium-ion batteries – not inflammable. "We have succeeded in replacing the inflammable organic electrolytes with a non-flammable polymer that […]
NXP and STMicroelectronics (ST) announced their agreement to combine key wireless operations to form a joint-venture company with strong relationships with all major handset manufacturers. It is claimed that the new company will have the scale to better meet customer needs in 2G, 2.5G, 3G, multimedia, connectivity and all future wireless technologies. It is claimed […]
MeshNetics, a provider of ZigBee modules and embedded software for OEMs and system integrators, and BFM AB, an energy management company, announced the successful deployment of the ZigBee-based energy management system called Link2Web. It is claimed that the wireless system deployed at an industrial facility in Sweden reduced the facility’s energy costs by 37% over […]
Volvo Trucks announced that it is launching two hybrid refuse trucks that will be tested in regular daily operations in Sweden by refuse collection firms Renova and Ragn-Sells. "This test phase is the last stage in the evaluation of our hybrid solution ahead of production launch," reveals Staffan Jufors, President and CEO of the Volvo […]
IMEC announced that it has developed a battery-free wireless 2-channel EEG system powered by a hybrid power supply using body heat and...
STMicroelectronics (ST) has introduced three monolithic step-up converters for LED backlights and lighting, providing 30 or 85mA current sources for six rows of up to 10 white LEDs. The LED7706, LED7707 and mobile-optimized PM6600 include on-chip MOSFETs to reduce part count, and operate up to 1MHz to minimize filter components. The 30mA LED7706 and 85mA […]
PREMO has announced a new planar for automotive applications, which is described as a new innovative solution specially designed for the hybrid vehicle market that fulfils the AECQ-200 standard. In addition, the planar incorporates a special vacuum impregnation system that allows a high electrical isolation between primary and secondary windings. Among what is described as […]
A group of companies across Europe and North America have united to form the EnOcean Alliance with the mission to enable intelligent green buildings based on EnOcean energy harvesting wireless technology. Founding promoters of the Alliance include Distech, MK Electric, a Honeywell Business, EnOcean, Masco, Omnio and Thermokon. Additional member companies are joining from over […]
PULS UK announced the launch of its latest DIN-Rail mounted power supply. Part of the MiniLine series, the new ML100.200 is designed...
ERNI Electronics has upgraded its hard metric Universal Power Module (UPM) to include new 5-, 6- and 7-pin versions. These UPMs augment...
Diodes Inc., a global manufacturer and supplier of application specific standard products within the broad discrete and analog semiconductor markets, and Zetex plc, a provider of discrete and high performance analog semiconductor products for signal processing and power management, jointly announced that the companies’ respective Boards of Directors have reached agreement on the terms of […]
Power Integrations, the inventor of EcoSmart® energy-efficiency technology, announced that it has been added to The Cleantech Index effective March 29, 2008. The Cleantech Index is comprised of 46 public companies that are described as leaders in clean technology innovation and commercial deployment across a broad range of industry sectors, including energy efficiency, renewables, air […]