Superior MicroPowders LLC (SMP, Albuquerque, NM) announced the launch of its latest electrocatalysts, developed for use in direct-methanol fuel cells (DMFCs). The...
Mechanical Technology Inc. (Albany, NY) reported financial results and progress for its third quarter ended September 30, 2002. For the three months ended September 30, 2002, the company reported a net loss of $4.2 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, on revenues of $1.5 million, compared with a net loss of $4.7 million, or $0.13 […]
Microchip Technology Inc. (Chandler, AZ) announced a new PIC18F family of six PICmicro® Flash microcontrollers, featuring Microchip's nanoWatt technology, which refers to...
SynQor Inc. (Hudson, MA) has implemented a unit and component level traceability system, which provides the ability to instantly retrieve and analyze information for any module or component that flows through SynQor's manufacturing process. SynQor's proprietary Manufacturing Process Management (MPM) system has been in operation since the company began full-scale manufacturing more than three years […]
Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc. (TAEC, Irvine, CA) announced a new family of bipolar power transistors for portable electronics devices. Developed by Toshiba Corp. (Irvine, CA), the transistors can lower power requirements and extend the battery life of portable devices. Typical circuit applications for the new transistors in portable electronics include load switches for power […]
American Power Conversion Corp. (APC, West Kingston, RI) announced enhancements to its Smart-UPS® uninterruptible power supply (UPS) line with the introduction of a 1U rack-mount model. The new 1U rack-mount Smart-UPS, available in 750VA and 1,000VA, provides power protection for rack-mounted business critical servers, including blade servers, appliance servers and new Itanium-2-based servers in a […]
Phoenix Technologies Ltd. (San Jose, CA) announced that it has expanded its European global sales and support division with a new regional headquarters in the Netherlands. Phoenix has also added two executives to oversee the operation. Barry Broere is vice president and general manager, and Kees Mulder is vice president of sales. They are responsible […]
Millennium Cell Inc. (Eatontown, NJ) has received a 2002 Best of What's New Award from Popular Science. Together with DaimlerChrysler Corp. (Auburn Hills, MI), Millennium Cell is recognized for its Hydrogen on Demand™ hydrogen storage and generation system, which powers the DaimlerChrysler Town and Country fuel cell minivan, the Natrium™. "We want to thank Popular […]
Schaefer Inc. (Ashland, MA) introduced its new C5800 Series of 12,000W, 6U/9U high, 19in, rack-compatible fuel cell converters, which are suitable for fuel cell power conversion, fuel cell manufacturing testing, vehicle installation, demonstration system and backup system applications. The C5800 features an ultra-wide 3:1 input range, a minimum input of 70Vdc, a maximum input up […]
Linear Technology Corp. (LTC, Milpitas, CA) announced its new LT1934, a high-voltage (VIN up to 34V), micropower, step-down, switching regulator in a...
The Technological Research and Development Authority (TRDA, Fort Lauderdale, FL) has awarded Investment Initiative for Energy Technologies (IIET) program funding to Apollo Energy Systems Inc. (AES, Fort Lauderdale, FL). The funding will help Apollo develop methods of economically mass-producing alkaline fuel cells. The IIET program funds small, high-technology, Florida businesses that are commercializing energy-related products […]
Vanteck Technology Corp. (Vancouver, BC) announced the appointment of Vincent Sorace and Albert Gerry as Directors of the company. Sorace has extensive experience in strategic planning, business development and the capital markets. Gerry is currently the President of Zappa Resources Ltd. Vanteck also announced the creation of a Technical Advisory Board and welcomed Martha Schreiber […]
IDACORP Inc. (Boise, ID) reported third-quarter earnings of $0.98 per share, a $0.07 per share increase over last year's third-quarter earnings of $0.91 per share. Year-to-date earnings per share are $1.72, or $1.08 per share, less than earnings of $2.80 through the third quarter of 2001. Net income for the third quarter of 2002 was […]
Global Thermoelectric Inc. (Calgary, Canada) announced that revenue from generator sales and service for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, increased 63 percent to $5.8 million, compared to revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2001, of $3.6 million. International orders provided the strong revenue growth in the quarter. The company's revenues from western Canada […]
HindlePower Inc. (Easton, PA), a manufacturer of battery chargers and specialty power supplies, announced the addition of a new product to its line of float battery chargers. The AT10.1/Group 1, HindlePower's AT10 Series of chargers/rectifiers, has been enhanced with Group 2 ratings, introducing a variety of added features, including output-current ratings up to 100A. The […]