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90� High Power Hybrids

Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:43:00 GMT

Corry Micronics 90� high power hybrids cover a frequency range from 870 MHz to 2,200 MHz. A 90� hybrid has two outputs that maintain the same output level but the signals on the two outputs are 90� apart. On our hybrids there is a fourth termination or isolation port that absorbs half of any reflected signals from any mismatch on either output...

White Paper: Increase Visibility And Velocity With Real-Time Asset Management Solutions

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:42:00 GMT

Within a year of implementing automated identification technology and radio frequency identification (RFID) to locate disassembled parts at various stages of the refurbishing process, the Tobyhanna, Pa., U.S. Army Depot achieved near real-time visibility into each item's status, along with easier analysis to prevent bottlenecks, and savings estimated at $450,000 per year. By Zebra Enterprise Solutions

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Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:10:00 GMT

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EASI Brochure

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:05:00 GMT

EAS INTERNATIONAL commissions transportation and owns a perfect acknowledgement of Emergency for more than 15 years.

Application Note: Manufacturing: Maximize Uptime And Improve Productivity With Mobility

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:52:00 GMT

The manufacturing environment demands efficiency and productivity to remain competitive in today's market. And it requires easy-to-use communication in order to maximize uptime, ensure plant safety, support long work shifts and provide the ability to rapidly respond to incidents. By Motorola Mfg.

Case Study: Nestl� Malaysia Enhances Customer Service And Sales Performance With Motorola And Newspage Mobility Solution

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:39:00 GMT

Nestl� sells an extensive range of grocery products through its own sales force, and distributors' sales forces. In their daily visit to the customers, the sales teams are expected to perform a number of different activities such as market surveys, asset tracking and merchandiser audits to gather customer and market intelligence. By Motorola Mfg.

Application Note: Leveraging Next Generation Imaging Capabilities In Enterprise Applications

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:29:00 GMT

To date, workers outside the four walls have relied heavily on bar code scanning to bring new levels of automation, productivity and accuracy to data capture out in the field. By Motorola Mfg.

White Paper: Transforming Field Service Operations: Drive Costs Down And Service Levels Up With Mobility

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:15:00 GMT

This white paper explores the affect mobility can have on the field service operation, as well as the criteria involved in implementing a mobile field service application and technical considerations in evaluating potential solutions. By Motorola Mfg.

White Paper: Mobile RFID Readers: Read Points That Move With Your Assets

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:03:00 GMT

This white paper will explore this new technology, examining the requirements that drove development, the applications that will benefit from deployment, as well as the value to the enterprise. By Motorola Mfg.

Case Study: Dunham & Smith Increases Field Productivity By More Than 30 Percent And Improves On Inventory Investment (ROII) By 65 By Using A Highly Collaborative Business Model With The Help Of SC-ID And Motorola

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A division of EURPAC Service, Inc., Dunham & Smith Agencies is a selling organization specializing in U.S. military commissaries and convenience stores around the world. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 120 employee-owners and over 800 contract workers. By Motorola Mfg.

Article: Using Mobility To Manage Quality In An Outsourced World

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 05:04:00 GMT

For a wide range of manufacturing organizations, the global economy is truly the best of all possible worlds. Looking back at events of the past few years, however, it's clear that global outsourcing can also be something of a double-edged sword when it comes to quality and quality management. BY Motorola Mfg.

Case Study: Dresser Inc. Enhances Employee And IT Productivity With Motorola Wireless Network

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:41:00 GMT

Dresser, Inc. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of highly engineered equipment and services sold primarily to customers in the energy industry. By Motorola Mfg.

Article: Rubber Industry On The Road To New ISO Standards

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:55:00 GMT

In order to achieve higher efficiency when carrying out quality tests, the Japan Rubber Manufacture Association aims to establish moisture determination with the halogen drying method as laid out in the new ISO standard. METTLER TOLEDO's expertise provides the most suitable method. By Mettler-Toledo, Inc.

Datasheet: DCR-8 — Dual-Controlled Remote Broadband Switch

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:34:00 GMT

The DCR-8 is an eight port switch remotely controllable via USB or Ethernet. The switch automatically recognizes either type of control connection. Control microwave signals with a laptop or PC using the USB interface or remotely over the internet.

White Paper: Looking Beyond Acquisition: Total Cost Of Ownership And The Role Of Enterprise-Class Devices

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:16:00 GMT

For companies investing in mobile technology, consumer-grade PDAs and smart phones have undeniable appeal. At one-half to one-third the price of enterprise-grade hardware, buyers may be tempted to accept the high failure rate, thinking they would have to replace a consumer-grade device three times over (which feels unlikely) before they could justify the cost of buying a more rugged, enterprise-class device. By Motorola

White Paper: Mobile Field Service Best Practices

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:13:00 GMT

According to the online IT encyclopedia Whatis.com, a "best practice" is a technique or methodology that, through experience and research, has proven to reliably lead to a desired result. By Motorola

Presentation: Innovative, Reliable High Capacity Battery Pack Inspection Solution

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 06:39:00 GMT

High capacity battery packs used in electric cars require robust packaging for both safety and performance reasons. The battery pack must be sealed properly to protect the critical cells and electronics from moisture, water ingress, humidity, dirt and contaminants which can cause damage to the components and safety concerns.

Application Note: Automotive 600V/m Radar Pulse Test Solution

Thu, 23 Feb 2006 19:09:00 GMT

By Jason Smith, Sr. Applications Engineer, AR
There are many hazardous electrical events in the environment that can have adverse effects on the systems of a vehicle, causing potentially unsafe situations. These events can be generated by "off-vehicle" as well as "on-vehicle" sources and can either be natural or man-made. To protect against these events automobile manufacturers have developed ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standards to test electronic components and whole vehicles. One known manmade event is the Radar Pulse used by military and airports to track aircraft. This high intensity RF field is directed up into the sky but sometimes can be detected on the surface where it could possibly affect the electronics of an automobile...

Case Study: Motorola Picking System Streamlines Kirin Brewery Supply Chain

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:50:00 GMT

In a food and beverage industry that demands a high level of product freshness, Kirin has to enhance their receiving, picking, and shipping capabilities in their breweries and distribution centers in order to remain competitive. Additionally, the newly implemented system has to be compatible with their current system and be ready for use within a few months.

White Paper: Warehouse Management: Quick Reference Guide To Improving Inventory Accuracy For Perfect Orders

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:34:00 GMT

Shipping inaccurate orders impacts your bottom line by increasing labor and transport costs and decreasing customer satisfaction. This Quick Reference Guide is your key to understanding how you can improve the accuracy of orders shipped within your warehouse. By Motorola

MHD Automotive Launches CMC Z7 MPV

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 05:42:00 GMT

MHD Automotive has launched the new Z7, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) with a unique design, featuring re-defined comfort and advanced Japanese technology, a press release said

NXP Launches Next-Generation FM Car Radio Receivers For Background Scanning And Data Services

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:53:00 GMT

NXP Semiconductors N.V. NXPI +0.07% today introduced the TEF7006 and TEF7007, its next-generation high-performance FM car radio receivers for background scanning and data services

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies (QTWW) And SBE, Inc. Partner Up To Launch Next Generation Hybrid Electric Drive Systems

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:46:00 GMT

MissionIR would like to highlight Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies, Inc., a publicly traded corporation with headquarters in Irvine, CA. From the leading edge of hybrid & electric drive systems and solar panels to wind farms and super lightweight carbon fiber vessels, the company has shaped the world of renewable energy innovation

Marken Appoints New Head Of Global Quality Assurance

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:01:00 GMT

Marken announced recently that Steve Roese is named Vice President of Marken's Global Quality Assurance organization, which will support Marken's continued investment in their expanding network of pharmaceutical service depots around the world.

High-Density Connection System Targets Automotive And Transportation Applications

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 06:14:00 GMT

Molex's CMC product line has expanded with the introduction of a 154-circuit header in compliant-pin mount and 32- and 112-circuit solder-mount headers

ESI Releases The New Version Of PAM-CEM Simulation Suite

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

ESI Group , pioneer and world-leading solution provider in virtual prototyping for manufacturing industries, announces the release of its latest version of PAM-CEM Simulation Suite . Dedicated to all engineers involved in the safe electromagnetic design of products, subsystems and systems, the PAM-CEM software package offers unique coupling capabilities, allowing multi-scale electromagnetic phenomena assessment in the middle and high frequency ranges. A major benefit for PAM-CEM end users is the ability to handle detailed

Polaris Expands Side-By-Side Lineup With Introduction Of Four-Passenger Recreational Vehicle

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:09:00 GMT

Polaris Industries Inc. recently announced the release of the RANGER RZR XP 4 900, the latest addition to the Company's industry-leading lineup of extreme performance side-by-sides

Marken Inaugurates New Argentina Pharmaceutical Service Depot

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:25:08 GMT

Marken continues their expansion of services in Latin America, by augmenting their GMP Compliant depot network with the newly purpose-built Buenos Aires facility.

Harvest Partners Announces Acquisition Of Driven Brands, Inc.

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:45:00 GMT

Harvest Partners, LP ("Harvest"), a New York-based private equity firm, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Driven Brands, Inc. ("Driven" or the "Company"), in partnership with management, from Carousel Capital

Corry Micronics: Feedthru Filters, Capacitors and Filter Plates

Tue, 22 Oct 2002 19:36:00 GMT

Corry Micronics, located in northwestern Pennsylvania, has been producing Feedthru Capacitors and Radio-Frequency Interference (RFI) Filters since 1970...

JSP Licenses StructureLite® Low Mass Seat Frame Solutions For Japanese Automotive Seat Manufacturing

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:04:00 GMT

Woodbridge is pleased to announce that JSP, a global supplier of engineered plastic foams, has recently licensed the patented StructureLite® technology to market and produce expanded polypropylene (EPP) seat frames in Japan

Marken Announces New Corporate Team To Develop Industry Changing Technologies

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:30:00 GMT

Marken announced recently the introduction of 'CORTEC', an internal corporate function led by industry experts to support the development of industry best practices, packaging technology and innovation.

Datasheet: Filtered Military Circular Connectors

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:19:00 GMT

Corry Micronics offers a complete line of Filtered Military Circular Connectors, including MIL-C-38999 Series I, II, and III, MIL-C-26482 Series II, and MIL-C-83723 Series III.

IR's Compact AUIR0815S Automotive-Qualified Gate Drive IC Shrinks And Simplifies Power Train Design In Hybrid And Electric Vehicles

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

International Rectifier, IR, a world leader in power management technology, recently introduced the AUIR0815S automotive-qualified IC featuring very high output current in excess of 10 A to drive large IGBTs or MOSFETs in inverter stages for the power train of hybrid and electrical vehicles

TRA And Experian Automotive Join Forces To Launch TRA's�"Media TRAnalytics TV Auto Ratings"

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:57:00 GMT

TRA Inc., a leading media marketing and analytics software company and Experian Automotive, a leader in providing information services and market intelligence to the automotive industry, recently announced the launch of TRA's "Media TRAnalyticsTV Auto Ratings", a patented software solution enabling advertisers to accurately target the networks and programs that best reach desired consumers by automatically matching automotive registration data with television tuning data at the household level

Automotive Market Research Firm Opens Online Research Store

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:37:00 GMT

Automotive market research is now available online in downloadable, part-specific research reports. Seeing the need for accessible consumer-based automotive research, Hedges & Company now offers market research reports on automotive enthusiasts' buying behavior and brand perceptions in its new online Market Research Store

Global Automakers Says Educating Consumers And Developing Necessary Infrastructure Is Essential To Successful Commercialization Of Green Vehicles

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:36:00 GMT

Global Automakers' President and CEO Michael J. Stanton recently said that automakers were doing their part to meet the new fuel economy/greenhouse gas (GHG) standards program being developed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and the California Air Resource Board

Altera Adopts The Mentor Graphics Veloce Hardware Emulator To Accelerate Time-To-Market For Their Next-Gen Products

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:00:00 GMT

Mentor Graphics Corp., a leader in high-performance system verification solutions, recently announced that Altera, a leader in innovative custom logic solutions, has adopted the Veloce� emulator platform for the accelerated verification of its next-generation products

Southern Car Parts Offers Akrapovic's New Exhaust Systems

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:42:00 GMT

Akrapovic Exhaust Systems who are among the global leaders in top-quality automotive exhaust systems-have been very busy over the last few months

Stac64 Product Family From Molex Now Certified To The Most Stringent Automotive OEM Criteria

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:07:00 GMT

Molex Incorporated has announced that its Stac64 Stackable Connection System is now validated against the most stringent specifications from the major key automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in Germany, France and Japan

Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) Selects aPriori for Product Cost Management

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT

aPriori, a provider of product cost management software solutions, today announced that Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM) has selected the aPriori software platform to reduce current product part costs and enable its design engineers to manage product costs more effectively in the design process. aPriori will provide TIEM's design and cost engineers with real-time, detailed cost analysis both pre- and post production to help avoid unnecessary costs throughout the product lifecycle. Toyota offers a

Quantum Awarded Contract From Mahindra & Mahindra (India) For Hydrogen Vehicle Development

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:44:00 GMT

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. /quotes/zigman/3949076/quotes/nls/qtww QTWW -1.30% , a global leader in natural gas, hydrogen and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, today announced that it was awarded an engineering development contract from the leading Indian automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.