Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, is announcing they have surpassed shipping its 50 millionth package in the history of the company."Digi-Key has been serving electronic design engineers and 'Makers' in our industry before they were even called 'Makers' since our very beginning in 1972," according to Dave Doherty, President. "So recognizing this milestone of shipping our 50,000,000th package was something we wanted to celebrate. But we also wanted to recognize our customers who have driven our success; and not just a single customer, because we do business with well over 400,000 different companies each year."In celebration of this key milestone, Digi-Key has been featuring key customers in regions all around the world. In North America, Plexus in the US was recently recognized for their role in this unique milestone with the presentation of a "bronze package" award presented to Dale Kratz, Global Commodity Director by Chris Porter, Area Director, Business Development North Central for Digi-Key.Plexus is known for providing electronics design, manufacturing and aftermarket services to companies with mid-to-low volume, higher complexity products. They have been delivering comprehensive Product Realization solutions to customers for more than 35 years.Plexus was selected by Digi-Key as they typify the broad range of products and services they provide to enable innovation in the marketplace.Digi-Key provides engineers with over 1.2 million products in stock and ready for immediate shipment, as well as access to more than 4.6 million components online. The company is an authorized distributor for 650+ quality name-brand manufacturers, ensuring customers get the latest technology, state-of-the-art products, unparalleled service, and continual new product introduction.Digi-Key also supports the design process with numerous EDA and design tools, plus a comprehensive BOM manger tool. The company's main objective is to accelerate the time to market for design engineers around the world.About Digi-Key ElectronicsDigi-Key Electronics, based in Thief River Falls, Minn., is a global, full-service provider of both prototype/design and production quantities of electronic components, offering more than three million products from over 650 quality name-brand manufacturers. With over one million products in stock and an impressive selection of online resources, Digi-Key is committed to stocking the broadest range of electronic components in the industry and providing the best service possible to its customers. Additional information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available at http://www.digikey.com/.Plexus in the US has been recognized with the presentation of a "bronze package" award presented to Dale Kratz, Global Commodity Director by Chris Porter, Area Director, Business Development North Central for Digi-Key.

Indium Corporation was presented with the Global Technology Award for Best Products - Americas for InFORMS high-reliability solder preforms, on Nov. 10 at Productronica in Munich, Germany.InFORMS are revolutionary in their ability to provide uniform bondline thickness. An uneven solder bondline thickness can cause stress at the thinner sections, leading to delamination and premature failure during the operational life of the module. The uniform bondline thickness created by InFORMS prevents this stress.InFORMS also ensure high reliability by reducing voiding.In testing, InFORMS have shown to improve the reliability of the interconnect to at least 3,500 thermal cycles, which drastically exceeds the typical reliability specification of 1,500 passive thermal cycles for -55/+150 degrees C.Sponsored by Global SMT & Packaging, the Global Technology Awards have acknowledged outstanding innovations in the printed circuit board assembly and packaging industry for the past 10 years.For information about InFORMS, visit www.indium.com/informs or email askus@indium.com.Indium Corporation is a premier materials manufacturer and supplier to the global electronics, semiconductor, thin-film, thermal management, and solar markets. Products include solders and fluxes; brazes; thermal interface materials; sputtering targets; indium, gallium, germanium, and tin metals and inorganic compounds; and NanoFoil. Founded in 1934, Indium has global technical support and factories located in China, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the USA.For more information about Indium Corporation, visit http://www.indium.com/ or email abrown@indium.com. You can also follow our experts, From One Engineer To Another (#FOETA), at www.facebook.com/indium or @IndiumCorp.InFORMS

The IIoT essence lies in providing instant response, adding values to applications through the interweaving of internet resources and data analysis. "Despite the cloud and the Internet of Things (IoT) are in the limelight, the touchdown of big data analysis still needs to utilize field devices," said Alex Perng, NEXCOM Chief Technology Officer.With colossal amounts of data volume and variety, the cloud is swamped with data receiving and storing from end devices. Dispersedly deployed at the source of the data and with smaller amount of data to process, edge computing simultaneously filters, analyzes, and interprets field data, thus improving response time and efficiency.Apt for edge computing tasks, IoT gateways help implement predictive maintenance with preliminary collecting and analyzing operating data and identify if the equipment is operating normally, or if it is necessary to shift production lines, or to notify engineers to schedule parts replacement. Real-time information eliminates unnecessary production interruptions while owners can use enterprise backend servers or cloud services in case there is a need for notification.The web-based configuration tool, NEXCOM IoT Studio, is built for simplified deployment. Connection is easily configured with simple clicking and dragging steps. Each piece of data can be viewed as an input for analysis, an event trigger, or a node linking to the cloud. Depending on applications, each node can be send to multiple clouds via built-in cloud connection, averting issues like incompatible data format or protocols.Through smart IoT gateways and NEXCOM IoT Studio configuration tool, edge computing is brought to the front end for timely and responsive judgments. With technical expertise in IoT gateways, NEXCOM has been working with numerous businesses to take the lead in IIoT opportunities.For more information about NEXCOM, please visit http://www.nexcom.com/Edge computing can increase response efficiency, save network bandwidth, and relieve cloud workloads.

Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) and PEZY Computing K.K. announce a strategic partnership focused on development of next-generation efficient high performance computing (HPC) systems. Through the collaboration, PEZY, a Japan-based processor company, will integrate Imagination's highly efficient 64-bit MIPS Warrior CPUs in its next-generation PEZY-SC2 many-core processors for supercomputers and other high-performance applications.With its first generation PEZY-SC processors, PEZY-based supercomputers already occupy the top three positions on the Green500 list, a biannual ranking of the most energy-efficient supercomputers in the world. These top supercomputers were created combining PEZY's large-scale many-core processors and the submersion liquid cooling systems created by its sister company ExaScaler. The next-generation compute platform will integrate MIPS host processors on-chip with 4k cores for much higher performance and greater efficiency.Motoaki Saito, M.D., Ph.D., PEZY founder, president and CEO, says: "Imagination's industry leading technologies, combined with its vision for the future, make it an ideal partner for us as we take our innovations to the next level. To address important emerging opportunities in areas such as supercomputing and artificial intelligence, we are building a long-term strategic alliance with Imagination that we believe will change the HPC world and offer disruptive solutions in many other application areas as well. The forthcoming PEZY-SC2 will be quite powerful, unique and still energy efficient thanks to Imagination's 64-bit MIPS Warrior CPUs and its flexible configuration offered to PEZY. PEZY-SC2 powered by Imagination's 64-bit MIPS Warrior CPUs will be more than a game changing processor in many ways and we are looking forward to propelling the technology advancements in the HPC world."Hossein Yassaie, CEO, Imagination, says: "Through our long-term strategic partnership with PEZY, we look forward to undertaking a range of projects with an eye on creating ground-breaking solutions. Imagination and PEZY share a strong and common vision of the future where computing is about delivering the highest performance at the best efficiency. Such an objective requires state-of-the-art design innovations at both the silicon and system levels. PEZY's focus on efficiency has seen it rise to a leadership position confirmed by independent benchmarks. We share with PEZY a philosophy of designing for the best possible power, performance and area and we look forward to helping them enable the next generation of the world's most efficient high-performance computing systems."

Asustek has announced its Chromebit CS10, a small Chrome-based device that turns a HDMI-compatible TV or monitor into a Chrome OS desktop. Chromebit CS10 is available in two colors - black and orange - and features an extension cable or bendable Flex Connect HDMI connector. The Chromebit CS10 has built-in automatic update system and the latest virus protection, giving users fast, smart and secure computing experience.The Chromebit CS10 allows users to browse webs, watch multimedia content, and access features and apps on the Chrome Web Store. It also works as an easily-manageable and cost-effective digital signage or kiosk solution.Adhesive hook-and-loop fasteners are also included in the box for users who want to attach Chromebit CS10 to their display.The Chromebit CS10 features 2GB of LPDDR3L RAM, 16GB of eMMC storage as well as USB and HDMI ports and supports dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0. It can be used with USB hubs, and paired with compatible Bluetooth keyboards and mice.The Chromebit CS10 comes with 100GB of free Google Drive space, giving them access to their files in the cloud, as well as Google services.Asustek Chromebit CS10 PC stickPhoto: Company

Indium Corporation's EZ-Pour Gallium Trichloride simplifies the use of gallium trichloride by allowing the user to easily transfer the product from one container to another at room temperature.Traditional gallium trichloride is solid at room temperature and often forms clumps or sticks together during storage and use. This inhibits the efficient and consistent materials transfer between vessels and processing equipment. EZ-Pour Gallium Trichloride's unique free form solves this challenge by eliminating clumping and enabling fast, efficient, safe, and accurate transfer.For more information about EZ-Pour Gallium Trichloride, visit www.indium.com/gallium-trichloride.For more information about Indium Corporation, visit http://www.indium.com/ or email abrown@indium.com.Indium Corporation's EZ-Pour Gallium Trichloride

Imagination Technologies (IMG.L) is partnering with Testin, a leading provider of cross-platform cloud-based automated testing solutions, to create the Imagination Application Testin Center (IATC). The IATC will enable developers targeting the Greater China market to speed time-to-market for apps and games running on the wide range of mobile and wearable devices using Imagination's IP including PowerVR GPUs and MIPS CPUs. It also allows Imagination licensees and their OEM customers to ensure stability, smooth operation and compatibility of their platforms.Through the IATC website, developers will be able to upload their applications and games and run them through automated tests for compatibility, functionality, stability, UI and performance, ensuring compatibility with their target Imagination based devices in the shortest possible time. Licensees and OEMs will be able to add their devices and platforms on an ongoing basis to add to the breadth of devices that developers can test against.For each application tested, reports including screenshots, logs and performance statistics, along with specific CPU and GPU analyses and solution recommendations will enable developers to identify and mitigate any bottlenecks. The IATC will also provide additional materials, including news, whitepapers and tutorials for the PowerVR SDK and tools such as PVRTrace, PVRTune and others, that will enable developers to further profile, debug and optimize their applications.Says Jun Wang, CEO of Testin: "With the large number of Android and iOS devices on the market, app testing is a time consuming and often expensive task. Our cross-platform cloud-based testing platform enables developers to quickly and cost effectively test their apps and games in real time on hundreds of handsets and tablets. By partnering with Imagination, whose IP is inside many mobile, wearable and other consumer devices, we can further our vision of helping developers worldwide to confidently enter the fast-growing but highly fragmented Chinese application market."Tony King Smith, EVP marketing, Imagination, says: "Increasing and enhancing our offerings for the vibrant Imagination developer community in Greater China is a key focus for Imagination, and the IATC will be a significant addition to our programs. Testin's cloud platform offers a proven and valuable service that can help developers get to market quickly with apps and games for devices incorporating PowerVR GPUs and MIPS CPUs."The IATC is online now at http://imgtec.testin.cn/. More devices will continue to be added over time.For more information, please visit http://www.itestin.com/ and follow the company on Twitter @iTestin and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/iTestin.Follow Imagination on Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, RSS, Facebook and Blog.

CAYIN Technology Co., Ltd. today announced the release of SMP-8000, its newest addition to the next-gen SMP-NEO digital signage player series. This versatile digital signage player tailored for 4-display video walls was introduced at InfoComm MEA 2015 showcasing a dynamic information center.By integrating the revolutionary software, SMP-NEO, hardware, and diversified digital signage solutions, the SMP-8000 shows promises to enrich the Ultra HD experience. It provides the solutions for users with various needs in different industries, including retail, service industry, education and government institutions, and more. In addition, this compact player also has the ability to simply transform displays into video walls, permitting the possibility to build multi-displays on a budget.Signal distribution methods can be omitted when creating video walls with SMP-8000, as the latest model has 4 built-in display outputs, allowing flexible display modes such as 4x1 or 2x2. Unlike traditional signal distribution box, which significantly decreases signal strength and resolution, each output of the player supports Full HD display resolution, and up to 4K if in Single display mode to present crystal clear images to audiences.SMP-8000 went under development when CAYIN first noticed the shift in the OOH media market. In the past, video wall was widely utilized in bigger chains with higher investment budgets. However, small businesses were often overlooked when considering multi-display digital signage solutions. With limited space and store front, small businesses couldn't afford putting up a conventional video wall, which costs more money and space. Therefore, CAYIN began developing compact video wall solutions suitable for smaller businesses, and thus, the SMP-8000 was born.To learn more about the 4-display-video-wall player, SMP-8000, please go to CAYIN's website.http://www.cayintech.com/digital_signage_products/digital_signage_player_SMP-8000.htmlCAYIN Technology launches video wall digital signage player, SMP-8000, bundled with the most intuitive managing UI, SMP-NEO, on the market.

Entegris, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG), a leader in yield-enhancing materials and solutions for highly advanced manufacturing environments, has expanded its wafer shipper family of products with the SmartStack 300 mm Contactless Horizontal Wafer Shipper (HWS). The SmartStack 300 mm is the industry's first contactless horizontal wafer shipper capable of holding a full lot of 25 wafers, almost twice the capacity of competitive wafer shippers. Entegris' design departs from traditional interleaf inserts and foam cushions by using a perimeter support ring to contain wafers inside. The wafers are positioned so that they move in unison, preventing wafer-to-wafer contact and potential damage from impact."We designed an ideal solution for shipping and storing 25-lens bumped or thin wafers that offers improved safety over conventional wafer shippers," said Entegris Product Marketing Manager, Doug Moser. "By placing the wafers on rings and removing the interleaf inserts and foam cushions, the wafers are protected from stains, imprints and scratches typically caused by these inserts. Additionally, the new design accommodates 25 wafers in one shipper, thereby increasing shipping density and lowering shipping cost 50% or more, compared with a conventional FOSB."The SmartStack 300 mm is designed to accommodate wafers of varied thickness (150 µm to 1100 µm), for a variety of applications including 3D, 2.5D, SoC, MEMS, LED and power semiconductors. The new design is also available in the 150 mm and 200 mm size. The automation-compatible features of the 300 mm HWS enable ease-of-use and limit manual intervention.For more information about the SmartStack 300 mm Horizontal Wafer Shipper and other wafer handling systems, go to http://www.entegris.com/.New shipper solution provides greater protection and increased capacity.

Global electronic components distributor Digi-Key Electronics, the industry leader in electronic component selection, availability and delivery, is announcing they will soon be shipping its 50 millionth package in the history of the company.Customers can watch the counter (http://www.digikey.com/en/resources/events/50-millionth-package) on its homepage in anticipation of the 50,000,000 mark, which should occur within the next few weeks. To celebrate this exciting milestone, the company will be recognizing key customers in regions all over the world who have partnered with Digi-Key to make their business grow.For over 40 years the company has been serving and enabling design engineers and the maker community well before "makers" was a key industry term. The company continues to adapt to the evolving needs of engineers in order to help drive innovation in the tech marketplace.For more information and access to Digi-Key's broad product offering is available at http://www.digikey.com/.