COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA — Irvine Sensors Corporation (NASDAQ: IRSN) announced that it is developing a proprietary micro-electromechanical system (“MEMS”) device usable for portable power generating units that could replace batteries. Dubbed the Microcombuster™ power supply by Irvine Sensors, the heart of the system under development is a miniature internal combustion device that burns lighter fluid […]
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Waytronx Acquires CUI, Inc
TUALATIN, Ore. – Waytronx, Inc. (OTCBB: WYNX), the leading provider of openly licensable advanced systems cooling solutions, today announced it has acquired CUI, Inc., a Tualatin, Ore.-based provider of electronic components including power supplies, transformers, converters, connectors and industrial controls for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Effective immediately, CUI will become a wholly owned subsidiary of […]
Hydrogen Storage Goes from Gas to Solid-State
Kathryn Tomiello is the Staff Editor, Design World Traditionally, hydrogen energy has had many limitations, mostly because of issues related to its storage and transport. According to Scott Redmond, Vice President of Product Architecture, Limnia, Inc., “One of the biggest perceived challenges for any new energy is the infrastructure. At one point, it was predicted […]
Eaton Acquires Phoenixtec
CLEVELAND — Eaton Corporation (NYSE:ETN) announced that it has acquired 91 percent of the outstanding shares of Phoenixtec PowerCompany Ltd., a company listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange. The shares were tendered as part of Eaton’s recent tender offer for Phoenixtec. Eaton launched a tender offer to acquire Phoenixtec Power Company Ltd., on December 21, […]
Master Distributors Offers Triad Magnetics
Master Distributors, a leading distributor of electro-mechanical, interconnect and passive components, offers Triad Magnetics complete lines of ALS series and AWSP series of switching AC-DC power supplies. Ideal for all general purpose applications, the ALS and AWSP series provide an extremely cost-effective, durable and high quality solution. Master Distributors offers all of Triad Magnetics power […]
Solar module manufacturing line standardizes production
Scientists have long been hopeful that solar energy will power the future. But its potential has remained largely untapped. One of the key steps to putting solar energy into use on a large scale is to reduce the cost of solar panel production. Solar or photovoltaic panels are made up of treated silicon cells arranged […]
New FieldConnex® High Density Power Hub
(TWINSBURG, OH) – Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the FieldConnex® High Density (HiD) Power Hub – a compact 360 mA complement to their existing 500 mA FieldConnex Power Hub. The HiD Power Hub is a high performance platform of motherboards and power supplies that uses 25 V to supply up to 360 mA load output. The compact HiD […]
Carlo Gavazzi adds SPM Series Switches
Buffalo Grove, IL – The new SPM Series Low Profile Switching Power Supplies from Carlo Gavazzi are the newest addition to our line of Power Supplies. These new power supplies feature a very compact depth of 2.2”(55.5mm) and are ideally suited for shallow enclosures and distribution boxes. Their low profile design provides a flush installation […]
Medical-Grade Accessory Power Strip
Medical-Grade NEMA Socket Strips are rated to 15 amp with service at 125 Vac. They come with four and six NEMA 5 to 15 outlets, a C14 inlet with connector lock, a guard-protected circuit breaker switch, and outlet covers. The strips have UL approval for several new medical standards. Interpower Corp. www.interpower.com :: Design World […]
