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Add boron for better batteries
May 17, 2013 12:35 pm | by Rice University | News | CommentsFrustration led to revelation when Rice University scientists determined how graphene might be made useful for high-capacity batteries. Calculations found a graphene/boron anode should be able to hold a lot of lithium and perform at a proper voltage for use in lithium-ion batteries.
What are the biggest LED challenges, according to engineers
May 17, 2013 10:06 am | by Editor | Blogs | CommentsWith Lightfair in the rearview mirror and being dominated by LEDs, lighting has become an intense debate in the industry. What we want to know is what you think about the future of LEDs. We know our readers have varied opinions and valuable experiences – now here’s a great opportunity to showcase them. Send us an answer to the question below and if we think yours is great...
As yen falls, goods from Japan are more affordable
May 17, 2013 12:42 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsJapanese goods are getting more affordable. For consumers worldwide — and for Japan's economy — it's welcome news. Credit Japan's drive to pump cash into its economy to stimulate growth. The extra money flooding its financial system is helping shrink the value of the yen. A U.S. dollar now buys...
J.C. Penney posts bigger 1Q loss than expected
May 16, 2013 6:00 pm | by ANNE D'INNOCENZIO - AP Retail Writer - Associated Press | News | CommentsThe legacy of J.C. Penney's former CEO continues to cast a dark cloud over the department-store chain. Penney on Thursday reported that it widened its loss in the first quarter on a 16 percent plunge in revenue. It marks the fifth straight quarter that the struggling company has posted massive...
Labor group says Apple making progress at Foxconn
May 16, 2013 5:34 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsA labor group Apple Inc. joined to assess working conditions at three manufacturing plants in China, where its products are made, says conditions are improving. But employees are still working more hours than the country's legal limit. The Fair Labor Association said Thursday that Apple's largest...
Dell's 1Q earnings fall 79 pct as PC sales sag
May 16, 2013 5:07 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsDell's earnings plunged 79 percent in the latest quarter as the shift to smartphones and tablets reduced demand for the company's personal computers. The dismal performance announced Thursday actually might work to the advantage of Dell Inc.'s board. That's because Dell's directors are trying to...
Brocade 2Q profit up 20 pct., sales disappoint
May 16, 2013 4:49 pm | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsBrocade Communications Systems Inc., a maker of computer networking technology, said Thursday that fiscal second-quarter sales fell because of a slowdown in the storage market. Still, the company increased its profit in what it termed a "challenging" market, helped by a tax benefit. Net income...
Converter module designed for 1200 V solar inverters
May 16, 2013 4:32 pm | Product Releases | CommentsVincotech, a leading supplier of module-based solutions for power electronics, has introduced a new compact 3x MNPC converter module in a standard flow 1 housing. Designed for 1200 V solar inverters, the flow3xMNPC 1 provides all the components for three-phase applications.
Strong standards for school snacks increase lunches and revenue
May 16, 2013 4:05 pm | by Yale UniversityYale University | News | CommentsSchools that implement strong nutrition standards for snacks sold at school increase student meal participation and school revenue, according to a study by the Yale Rudd Center and the Harvard School of Public Health. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, provides support for efforts to implement strong national nutrition standards for all food sold at school while promoting student participation in the National School Lu...
The future of Google Glass
May 16, 2013 3:49 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Managing Editor | Blogs | CommentsThere has been a lot of talk about Google Glass lately, mostly due to the prototype debut, but one interesting aspect of that public viewing is that developers –outside of GoogleLand—can take a crack at coming up with interesting uses for the technology. By allowing new voices into the conversation, the world is seeing even more possibilities for Google Glass.
Best Buy seeks to spark interest in '4K' TVs
May 16, 2013 3:45 pm | by MAE ANDERSON - AP Retail Writer - Associated Press | News | CommentsBest Buy will start offering the high-end Sony 4K Ultra High Definition TV sets in 700 of its U.S. stores on Sunday in an effort to shake up the stagnant TV category. The TVs — which have 8.3 million pixels compared with the 2.1 million pixels on regular high-definition TVs — are purported to...
In a bowl of breakfast cereal, principles of attraction on display
May 16, 2013 3:33 pm | by Yale UniversityYale University | News | CommentsAndong He saw a phenomenon at work in his breakfast bowl that he couldn’t explain. It prompted this question: How does cereal shape influence the way cereals floating in the milk join?...
Coin cell battery holder rises under 5 mm
May 16, 2013 3:16 pm | Memory Protection Devices, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMPD has invented another new CR2032 low profile coin cell battery holder. While other CR2032 holder solutions often rise 8 to 10 mm above the PCB, our new LP2032SM-JJ-GTR rises under 5 mm with an installed CR2032 battery.
MCU family expands to include intelligent analog and core-dependent peripherals
May 16, 2013 3:06 pm | Microchip Technology Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsMicrochip Technology Inc. expanded its 8-bit PIC16F178X enhanced Mid-Range core microcontroller (MCU) family with increased Flash memory densities, intelligent analog and digital peripherals, such as on-chip 12-bit analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), 16-bit
400W AC/DC power supplies certified to EN 60601 3RDedition
May 16, 2013 2:55 pm | MicroPower Direct, LLC | Product Releases | CommentsThe MPU-400M series, available now from MicroPower Direct, is a family of compact 400W AC/DC power supplies that are certified to EN 60601 3RDedition. These power supplies offer a unique combination of high power, safety features, robust performance and compact construction.
