Industrial

    August 2025
    Advanced Energy Launches 1300 and 1600 W Ultra Efficient DC-DC Converter

    Advanced Energy Launches 1300 and 1600 W Ultra Efficient DC-DC Converter

    ­Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. announced expansion of its ultra-efficient non-isolated bus converter (NIBC) family with two new quarter brick modules for 48 V power conversion in advanced information and communication technology (ICT) equipment including Artificial Intelligence (AI) server, compute and networking an
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    Date:
    08/27/2025
    Heilind Features Molex’s Flexible Premo-Flex Jumpers for Space-Constrained Interconnect Designs

    Heilind Features Molex’s Flexible Premo-Flex Jumpers for Space-Constrained Interconnect Designs

    ­Molex Premo-Flex Round Flat Cable Jumpers offer a thinner, round-form alternative to traditional flat flexible cables (FFCs), allowing tighter pitch spacing and simplified cable routing in space-constrained environments. Available in 1.00 mm pitch and 30 AWG, these jumpers feature excellent flexibility and si
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    Date:
    08/25/2025
    2G Energy Inc. Announces Strategic Partnership with CK Power to Launch New 2G Demand Response Generator Product in North America

    Pablo Hofelich, Chief Executive Officer of 2G Energy AG

    ­2G Energy Inc., the North American subsidiary of global combined heat and power (CHP) systems leader 2G Energy AG (Heek, Germany), is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with CK Power, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. CK Power is a well-established leader in the design, distribution, manufacturing, an
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    Date:
    08/25/2025
    PSDcast – Resilience Drives a Renewed Focus on Energy Storage

    Alex Stapleton, CCO at Alexander Battery Technologies

    ­As renewable energy like wind and solar has become more prominent, energy storage has become ever more critical. But recent incidents like the large-scale blackout in Spain and the recent one in L.A. have shifted the way companies view battery storage – for renewable energy and for business in general. And on
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    Date:
    08/20/2025
    Heilind Expands Inventory with Molex Mini-Fit Low Mating Force Terminal Series

    Heilind Expands Inventory with Molex Mini-Fit Low Mating Force Terminal Series

    ­Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of interconnect, electromechanical, and sensor solutions, is now stocking Molex Mini-Fit® Low Mating Force (LMF) Terminals. Designed to reduce insertion force without compromising electrical performance, these terminals provide a dependable solution for hi
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    Date:
    08/18/2025
    Littelfuse Expands Magnetic Sensor Portfolio with High-Precision TMR Angle Sensors

    Littelfuse Expands Magnetic Sensor Portfolio with High-Precision TMR Angle Sensors

    ­Littelfuse, Inc., a diversified, industrial technology manufacturing company empowering a sustainable, connected, and safer world, today announced the launch of two new TMR-based magnetic angle sensors- the LF53466 and LF53464 - designed to deliver high-precision 0–360° angular me
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    Date:
    08/13/2025
    Antaira Managed Switch Offers Maximum Flexibility in Industrial Network Design

    Antaira Managed Switch Offers Maximum Flexibility in Industrial Network Design

    ­Antaira LMP-1204G-SFP-bt 12-port PoE Gigabit Ethernet managed switches are a strategic choice for industrial organizations needing robust, efficient, and flexible networking solutions. By supplying up to 90W (PoE 802.3bt Type 4) from four of its ports, the LMP-1204G-SFP-bt can handle a broader r
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    Date:
    08/11/2025
    KYOCERA AVX Introduces new Hermaphroditic WTW & WTB Connectors

    KYOCERA AVX Introduces new Hermaphroditic WTW & WTB Connectors

    ­KYOCERA AVX, a leading global manufacturer of advanced electronic components engineered to accelerate technological innovation and build a better future, released the new 9288-000 Series hermaphroditic wire-to-wire (WTW) and wire-to-board (WTB) connectors for lighting and industrial applications.  These unique tw
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    Date:
    08/11/2025
    ZAPI GROUP Acquires Stercom Power Solutions

    Giannino Zanichelli, founder and owner of ZAPI GROUP

    ­ZAPI GROUP, a global leader in electrification, today announced the successful acquisition of the majority of Stercom Power Solutions, a pioneer in intelligent charging and energy storage systems based in Germany. The strategic acquisition enhances ZAPI GROUP’s charging solutions portfolio and technical ca
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    Date:
    08/11/2025
    Reshoring the Rare Earth Supply Chain

    Ally Winning, European Editor, PSD

    ­As we continue the process of decarbonisation, our dependence on rare earth minerals is growing at a tremendous rate. These minerals, which include neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, and terbium, make a huge contribution to the high performance and efficiency of green technologies. For example, Neodymium (N
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    Date:
    08/01/2025
    The Role of Chip Pivoting in Ensuring Supply Chain Resilience

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    Figure 1: Modular firmware design including a Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL)

    ­Events like chip shortages, climate-based disruptions, geopolitical shifts, and supply bottlenecks have revealed a harsh truth: Traditional, rigid models of supply chain management can no longer keep up. To stay competitive, companies must adapt to these challenges quickly. This has brought concepts like modular de
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    Date:
    08/01/2025
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