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Solar energy harvesting: Is scaling up the only way forward?

Having witnessed the tremendous growth of the solar industry in the past few years, along with all the dramatic events that went with it (consolidation, production capacity growth, efficiency increases, profit margins decreases, competition...
Feb 1, 2012


Observations on energy harvesting, storage and wireless sensor networks + RTLS

This article provides an overview of the keynote presentations from the Energy Harvesting & Storage and Wireless Sensor Networks & RTLS USA 2011 conference held recently in Boston. Leading innovators and adopters of energy harvesting...
Jan 25, 2012


There's much to consider when sourcing I/O connectors for harsh environments

Despite all the warnings to avoid use of electrical devices in wet areas, it seems that designers are working at a fast pace to create devices that play well with water. Traditionally, most electronic boxes have been located in a sheltered,...
Jan 18, 2012


Quebec Tech Report: Technology procurement

Did you ever imagine there was a dark side to the procurement of technological products? For many years, I have seen technically competent people managing the purchasing responsibilities of very complex commodities. I personally did the same...
Jan 11, 2012


Aircraft systems components made of high-performance polymers reduce maintenance costs

According to airline industry analysts, the average age of planes flown by the seven largest US commercial carriers is 14 years. As the US commercial fleet continues to fly - and grow older - we are seeing an increase in incidents due to aging...
Jan 4, 2012


2012: Getting some perspective on new year of technology

We offer you this look back at 2011, a glimpse into what we believe will be the major trends in the technology industry in 2012 and beyond, and an overview of the capabilities needed to succeed as those trends gather speed in the years ahead.
Dec 28, 2011


Automotive solution for wired communication

Electronic manufacturing service (EMS) provider Cygnus Electronics Corp., Woodbridge ON, has leveraged its technology to develop a new automotive solution that offers an evolved evaluation module for testing and enabling power line...
Dec 21, 2011


Flexible printed circuits do big things in small spaces

Flexible printed circuits are one of the fastest-growing segments of the electronics manufacturing industry. This technology allows electronics to be mounted onto flexible plastic in order to fit circuit boards into curved surfaces, tiny...
Dec 14, 2011


Laser marking simplifies unique identification (UID) process

A unique and global identification mark system, known as a UID, provides many advantages for tracking and traceability in the electronics, aerospace, automotive, defense or medical industries. In some areas where personal safety is a key...
Dec 7, 2011


Fast growing Alberta MEMS company competes against global giants

Preciseley Microtechnology Corp. is a fast growing "fabless" component company, working with third parties to manufacture in-house designed products which are sold to the global marketplace. Based out of Edmonton, Alberta, their core business...
Nov 30, 2011


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