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Advantest wins Bosch supplier plaudit
Semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest has received a Bosch Group Global Supplier Award for 2019, earning a global ranking among Bosch’s best providers of technology and services. Advantest received the award in recognition of its timely delivery of semiconductor test solutions used to qualify Bosch’s product portfolio of MEMs and automotive consumer devices.
Intertek plumps for Rohde & Schwarz 5G NR tester
As 5G devices come to market, Intertek is ready to test 5G NR and it has chosen the R&S CMX500 radio communication tester from Rohde & Schwarz as its testing solution. The instrument will be used for TDD & FDD RF, RRM, LBS, data performance, protocol conformance and network operator supplemental tests.
Setting a new standard for sustainable development
With products and support from CP Electronics, Aurora House has become the first building outside London to achieve an outstanding rating from BREEAM. Also designed to LEED Gold Standard, the automated control and energy efficiency provided by the lighting has been a key factor in gaining this recognition.
Bringing analytics to the football transfer window
The football season came to an end after an intensive year, and we saw Manchester City claim the Premier League title, after a high-intensity title race against Liverpool. It is unbelievable to think that Liverpool would have won 25 out of the last 27 PL titles with 97 points. Luckily for them, the Reds won the Champions League, and redeemed themselves after losing last year's finale.
How can tech rejuvenate consumer confidence?
Consumer confidence remains flat in Q2 amid continued economic uncertainty, according to the Deloitte Consumer Tracker Survey. It has been revealed that the UK consumer confidence index is at minus eight percent; down four percentage from this time last year.
Large yearly pledge for sustainable energy technology testing
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy has chosen twenty energy research consortiums to be eligible for €100 million a year in state funds. Their selection came after a nationwide competition as part of Germany’s ‘Energiewende’, its transition to renewable and sustainable energies.
Call for offshore verification to move with the times
Offshore verification needs to move with the times and improve its contribution to safety according to global risk management company, DNV GL. In a paper to be presented at SPE Offshore Europe 2019 this September, DNV GL will reveal, for the first-time, details of its project to develop the next generation of verification to manage risks relating to major accident hazards.
Kontron acquires industrial mainboard business from Fujitsu
Kontron S&T has signed an asset deal with Fujitsu Technology Solutions, headquartered in Munich, Germany to acquire the Augsburg-based Fujitsu industrial mainboard business. In October last year, the Fujitsu Group had announced the closure of its Augsburg site by the end of September 2020. The transaction is subject to antitrust approvals.
A milestone for industrial customers
SOS electronic, a strong partner for Conrad’s industrial customer base and its years of sector knowledge and experience, has reinforced Conrad's established digital platform and product offering of currently more than three million articles.
Acquisition to strengthen role in digital transformation
ABBYY has announced it has completed the acquisition of TimelinePI, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based developer of a comprehensive process intelligence platform designed to empower users to understand, monitor and optimise any business process. The acquisition of TimelinePI represents a significant milestone in establishing ABBYY’s leadership role in the digital transformation market, as well as a global player in the e...