Entegris, Inc. has been recognized as one of 19 companies receiving Intel Corporation's Preferred Quality Supplier (PQS) award for their performance in 2014. This supplier has demonstrated industry-leading commitment across all critical focus areas on which they are measured: quality, cost, availability, technology, customer service, labor and ethics systems and environmental sustainability.Entegris, Inc. is recognized for their significant contributions providing Intel with contamination control, critical materials handling, and advanced process materials, deemed essential to Intel's success."We are truly honored to receive Intel's Preferred Quality Supplier award," said Bertrand Loy, president and CEO of Entegris. "This distinction is the result of the on-going commitment and dedication of the Entegris teams around the world to relentlessly advance our quality systems and our technology. We are committed to helping the world's technology leaders grow in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and we look forward to new opportunities to enable Intel's technology roadmap.""Congratulations to Entegris for winning the 2014 Preferred Supplier Quality Award! Entegris is a key supplier supporting Intel's wafer carriers and filtration technology requirements. Intel recognizes Entegris' dedication in providing excellent performances across Cost, Quality, Availability, Technology and Sustainability. We are looking forward to Entegris' continuing success and partnership in 2015," said Tim Hendry Intel VP and Director of Fab Materials Operations, Intel Corporation.The PQS award is part of Intel's Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement (SCQI) program that encourages suppliers to strive for excellence and continuous improvement. To qualify for PQS status, suppliers must score 80 percent on a report card that assesses performance and ability to meet cost, quality, availability, technology, environmental, social and governance goals. Suppliers must also achieve 80 percent or greater on a challenging improvement plan and demonstrate solid quality and business systems. Additional information about the SCQI program is available at http://intel.com/go/quality.A celebration to honor PQS award winners was held in Santa Clara, California themed "Innovating to Deliver Smart and Connected Devices", which illustrates the contributions this supplier has made in 2014. In addition, there was an announcement on Intel"s website at http://intel.com/.

Iceleads, a performance-based marketing automation company, announces that it has closed a US$3.5 million Series-A funding round from Vortex Capital Partners to accelerate growth and to speed up its global expansion.Iceleads (http://www.iceleads.com/) adds "BuyNow" functionality to brand websites by listing retail online offers for any product. Consumers can instantly complete their purchase while retailers enjoy highly qualified leads and exposure on the brand website. For brands, the BuyNow solution turns browsers into buyers without the challenges of running expensive e-commerce operations.By indexing product inventories of 2,800 retailers in 80 countries, Iceleads offers a global solution that can list retail offers for virtually any product in any market. Tracking leads and sales conversions are additional benefits of the BuyNow solution as it provides brands with clear insights into consumer behavior and ROI: the technology can be used to track the performance of virtually any digital marketing campaign. Current clients include multinational companies like Microsoft, NVIDIA, Lenovo, HP, Asus and Bose. Furthermore leading digital agencies also use Iceleads technology to strengthen the value proposition of the brands they work for.The successful completion of the transaction is an important milestone for Iceleads enabling the company to sustain its leading position in BuyNow solutions worldwide. "The investment we received today enables us to drive innovation and product development, provide in-region support to our clients and to expand into new verticals such as automotive and FMCG", says Joris Kroese, Founder and CEO of Iceleads. Evert Jan de Groot from Vortex Capital Partners confirms: "There is a tremendous growth potential for digital commerce initiatives. Iceleads is very well positioned to play a dominant role in this segment."The shareholders of Iceleads are supported by Deloitte Corporate Finance in realizing the investment.About IceleadsIceleads was founded in 2011 as a subsidiary of Icecat (http://www.icecat.biz/). Altogether the group has over 20 years of channel experience working for 6.000 brands and 34.000 retailers mainly in CE and IT and employs over 100 in staff.About VortexVortex Capital Partners is a Dutch venture and buyout capital firm with a focus on companies active in internet, software and technology enabled services. The team of Vortex Capital Partners is built around successful internet and software entrepreneurs and M&A professionals, aiming to support the entrepreneurs they invest in to accelerate the expansion of their businesses. For more information, visit the Vortex Capital Partners website at http://www.vortexcp.com/Contact Iceleads for more information, or download our press kit here: http://www.iceleads.com/pages/press/press.aspxJoris Kroese, Founder and CEO of Iceleads and Evert Jan de Groot from Vortex Capital Partners

ThroughTek Co., Ltd., a leading IoT (Internet of Things) & M2M (Machine to Machine) total solution provider, sincerely invites you to take part in our IoT Webinar, presented by Machina Research and ThroughTek on 26th March, 2015. AllSeen Alliance has been invited to share some IoT industry insights.Date and TimeThursday, 26 March 201510:00 Los Angeles13:00 New York 17:00 London18:00 ParisFriday, 27 March 201501:00 Taipei02:00 Japan04:00 SydneyRegistration Page:http://view6.workcast.net/register?pak=7735536390433805Topics covered will include latest IoT/M2M industry trends, key capabilities of the Kalay platform, and implementation examples for leveraging Kalay cloud service and AllJoyn platforms in smart home use. With the Kalay platform, users can create seamless connections between devices both within and among multiple domains in applications such as surveillance, building, home automation, home security, and connected vehicles.We look forward to seeing you there!IoT Webinar, presented by Machina Research and ThroughTek on 26th March, 2015.

SCHURTER's popular power entry module, KFA series, is now equipped with an additional ground line choke to suppress high frequency interference arising from ground loops on the ground line. In addition, the newly added ground line choke improves asymmetric attenuation in higher frequencies in medical filter versions. The KFA series with existing common-mode choke on the phase and neutral conductors, together with an additional ground line choke, is well enhanced to address the growing EMC challenges facing compliance engineers today.Ground loops arise through different impedances of different ground line connections in one or multiple pieces of equipment. While all ground connections have the same potential level for the 50 Hz load current, these can have different potential levels for high-frequency interference. The ground line choke, which is wired between the power-inlet connector and the filter output, smartly addresses this phenomenon. Because of its placement directly at the power line input, high-frequency interference currents on the ground line are prevented from bypassing the filter through the equipment housing. The ground line choke isolates the equipment chassis against high frequencies and the equipment ground from the ground on the line power connection. This approach effectively breaks any possible ground loops.Audio equipment for instance is known for being prone to ground loop problems. Often referred to as hum or buzz, the KFA, with ground line choke, is well suited for suppressing interferences that lead to diminished sound quality. The KFA is also well suited for medical equipment required to use low leakage filters for increased patient safety. The reduced Y capacitance to ground, or absence thereof, leads to reduced asymmetric attenuation in higher frequencies. The KFA with ground line choke helps to compensate for this reduced performance.The KFA power entry module includes an IEC C14 power inlet connector with a 1- or 2-pole fuseholder and EMC filter and is available in a wide range of models and designs. The series offers current levels from 1A to 10A at 250 VAC according to IEC and UL standards. The series has ENEC and cURus approvals and is suited for applications according to IEC 60950. Special filter versions, M5 and M80, are available for medical devices according to IEC 60601-1. Wiring is done using quick-connect terminals or wire leads. The KFA is compatible with V-Lock cord sets, designed to safeguard against unintentional disconnection of the power.Technical data- IEC C14 power-inlet connector with 1/2-pole fuseholder and a filter- Filter standard, medical M5 / M80 versions- Rated currents: 1, 2, 4, 6, 10A (ENEC / UL / CSA) at 40°C- Screw or snap-in assembly- V-Lock plug-retention safeguardApplications- For applications with noise on the ground wire- For applications with ground loops- Applications with high asymmetrical attenuation requirements- Suited for medical equipment according to IEC 60601-1SCHURTER's compact power entry module, KFA series, with filter now with ground line choke

HOLUX, a professional designer and manufacturer of GPS products, will showcase its new Heart-Rate Smartwatch and handheld GPS devices for outdoor activities at "Taiwan Excellence Pavilion" in Taipei international cycle show.The WRL-8100 is a heart-rate oriented smartwatch designed for sports and a healthy lifestyle. It integrates the latest fitness monitoring technology to eliminate deviations in calculations due to movement and vibrations, providing precise and continuous heart rate measurements. It is also equipped with pedometer functions, the ability to set predefined distances, calculate calories consumed, fatigue detection, sleep quality monitoring, and will remind you when the daily exercise quota is achieved.The WRL-8100 supports all Android and iOS smartphones via Bluetooth pairing and offers call alert, message notification, and exercise-tracking functions. It tracks the achievement and effectiveness of exercises through the companion phone application, and conducts fitness status analysis and management via cloud integration.HOLUX will also showcase its new outdoor activity GPS products such as the SporTrek 1305, a multi-functional handheld GPS unit that lets you make the most of every sporting activity. Using a 3" transflective and flat touch screen, it provides advanced navigation and performance training. SporTrek 1305 is the perfect companion for touring, competitive cycling and mountain biking. The device displays a wealth of useful activity data, including speed, altitude, calories, cadence, etc. With shock resistance and IPX-7 water resistance built in, the SporTrek 1305 will stand up to any kind of weather. It also connects to Heart-Rate Monitor / Combo (Speed & Cadence) Sensors and displays information via Bluetooth Smart technology.HOLUX is set to unveil its first smartwatch - the WRL-8100

Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857, NYSE: ATE) has received its first order from Shanghai Haier IC, an IC design company in China that develops microcontrollers, embedded memories and radio-frequency (RF) connectivity semiconductors, for a V93000 Smart Scale tester in the cost-efficient Dragon configuration with a highly compact A-Class test head, Advantest's smallest.Shanghai Haier IC will use the tester in embedded Flash, RF microcontroller (RF-MCU) and digital probe testing for all of the products on its technology roadmap, most of which rely on embedded Flash memory for applications such as smart grid, smart home, the Internet of Things (IoT), industrial controls and consumer electronics."We were looking for a universal platform that could efficiently test our full range of devices while achieving the lowest cost of test and reducing our time to market," said Wang Zhenyu, Operation Director of Shanghai Haier IC. "Advantest's V93000 system has the scalability and flexibility to meet our performance demands while also supporting us in simplifying our supply chain.""For Smart Meter device testing, our V93000 offers higher multi-site efficiency, faster test times and a lower cost of test than the testers Shanghai Haier IC had used in the past," said Hans-Juergen Wagner, senior vice president of the SoC Business Group at Advantest Corporation. "At the same time, the scalability of the V93000 platform allows them to address the broad test challenges of the IoT market. It's this type of industry-leading performance that has enabled the V93000 to reach record sales in the past year, making it the world's most popular semiconductor test platform."The modular V93000 platform can be custom-configured to ensure maximum system loading and provide the highest return on investment (ROI) for each user. It features a universal per-pin architecture for highly efficient multi-site testing of digital I/O protocols, non-volatile memories and A/D and D/A converters, making a dedicated analog card obsolete. In addition, the V93000 tester's capabilities can be extended with an entry Port Scale RF configuration, which enables a 40 percent cost-of-test advantage over PXI-based RF solutions.

U-Reach, a data equipment expert, brings competitive, market-leading products and professional solutions for CFast memory duplication and inspection.Widely application of CFast MemoryCFast memory is the future solution for efficient data transfer. Nowadays, it is widely used in embedded systems, POS systems, arcade gaming systems, and automotive systems. With an SATA adapter, CFast memory can be a boot disk for any IPC sever & PC system. Moreover, it can be easily found in professional motion picture equipment.High-Volume Devices Duplication and InspectionU-Reach is offering the latest, professional CFast duplicator on the market. The U-Reach CFast duplicator can duplicate up to a maximum of 119 CFast memories. Also it enables data transfers at 3.9GB/min for each individual CFast memory with minimal speed transfer loss. New additional inspection functions such as: speed tests, quality tests, read/write tests, and event log report and durability tests are now integrated into the U-Reach CFast duplicator to benefit end-users.Dual Interface Design Creates FlexibilityThe U-Reach CFast duplicator offers CF and CFast quick socket reallocation modules, and this design gives users a wide range of usage. The duplicator provides a wide range of usage spanning from 1-3, 1-7 to 1-119; satisfying all end-users' need.For further understanding about the CFast duplicator, please log onto http://www.ureach-inc.com/U-Reach's CFast memory duplicator can be a boot disk for any IPC sever & PC system. Moreover, it can be easily found in professional motion picture equipment.

Taiwanese high power LED lighting company Aeon Lighting Technology Inc. (ALT) successfully debuted its first MR16 spotlight suitable for enclosed fixtures due to its advanced thermal technology and heat dissipation structure. The product has successfully passed UL testing standards and received UL certification.Commonly LED light bulbs are not recommended to go with enclosed fixtures because the air does not circulate well, which then causes the temperature inside the fixture to rise. This affects the heat dissipation, consequently shortening the bulb's life. Yet, ALTLED MR16 (GX5.3 base) can be placed in enclosed fixtures and passed the test under fully enclosed environment. The temperatures of its solid capacitors and electric power components are within the normal operating range and the light bulbs can last up to 30,000 hours.Traditional 50W halogen lamps have long been the solution as the light source for recessed or enclosed luminaires. However, they are not efficient for they consume a lot of energy and have a rather short lifespan. ALTLED MR16 spotlight, on the other hand, is expected to enhance the quality of light for architectures and landscapes, and can even conserve 85% of energy.ALT's heat sink design concept comes from its affiliated company, Super Micro Computer Inc., the fourth largest computer server distributor in the world. ALT uses pure aluminum cooling fins to dissipate the heat – this design can be seen on every ALT product. Baly Luo, ALT's General Manager, states that ALTLED MR16's heat sink design is created with 48 pieces of pure aluminum fins with accurate and precise calculations. The gaps between the fins are just enough for the air to circulate and achieve the maximum surface area for heat transfer at the same time to reach thermal equilibrium within 30 minutes. Through actual tests, the temperature difference between ALT's aluminum substrate and heat sink is within 2 degrees Celsius whereas other companies' difference in temperature can go up to 18 degrees Celsius. The smaller the temperature difference it is between the substrate and heat sink, the more heat is being successfully conducted; which shows a higher efficiency.ALTLED MR16 Spotlight (GX5.3 base) is suitable for fully enclosed fixtures and is already in mass production today. The various specifications from color temperature and beam angle to CRI and color brightness can all be custom-tailored to the needs of architects, lighting design companies, and even buyers with demands for high quality lighting.About Aeon Lighting TechnologyAeon Lighting Technology (ALT) is a leading high-power LED manufacturer that focuses on precision and quality. ALT has acquired hundreds of patents, including state-of-the-art heat sink technology and has been awarded numerous international awards, including M Technology Award (2009), iF Product Design Award (2010), Red Dot Design Award (2011), and Good Design Award (2012). ALT has also obtained international safety certifications such as Energy Star, DLC, UL, ETL, CE, PSE, C-TICK, LVD, FCC, TUV, etc. ALT's team of designers, engineers and sales strive for perfection and provide premium quality products and service for customers worldwide.For further information, please visit Aeon Lighting http://www.aeonlighting.com/.ALT's MR16 has successfully passed UL testing standards and received UL certification

Apple has updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display with the new Force Touch trackpad, fifth-generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Graphics 6100, two times faster flash and longer battery life. Apple also updated the 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air with fifth-generation Intel Core processors, Intel HD Graphics 6000, and Thunderbolt 2, and added up to two times faster flash to the 13-inch MacBook Air.The new trackpad features built-in force sensors that allow users to click anywhere and haptic feedback that provides a responsive and uniform feel. Users can customize the feel of the trackpad by changing the amount of pressure needed to register each click. The Force Touch trackpad also enables a new gesture called Force Click, a click followed by a deeper press, for tasks like pulling up the definition of a word, quickly seeing a map or glancing at a preview of a file.The updated 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display also features fifth-generation Intel Core processors up to 3.1GHz, with Turbo Boost Speeds up to 3.4GHz, faster integrated Intel Iris Graphics 6100, and flash storage that is up to two times faster, with throughput up to 1.6GBps. In addition, the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display now delivers up to 10 hours of battery life and up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback.The updated 11-inch and 13-inch MacBook Air now feature fifth-generation Intel Core processors up to 2.2GHz, with Turbo Boost speeds up to 3.2GHz, integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000, and Thunderbolt 2, delivering up to 20Gbps of transmission speed, twice the bandwidth of the previous generation. The 13-inch MacBook Air also features faster flash storage that is up to two times faster than the previous generation.The 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display is priced starting at US$1,299 with a 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage; US$1,499 with a 2.7GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 256GB of flash storage; and US$1,799 with a 2.9GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory and 512GB of flash storage.Configure-to-order options for the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display include a faster dual-core Intel Core i7 processor up to 3.1GHz, up to 16GB of memory and flash storage up to 1TB.The 11-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory and is available with 128GB of flash storage starting at US$899, and 256GB of flash storage starting at US$1,099. The 13-inch MacBook Air comes with a 1.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory and is available with 128GB of flash storage starting at US$999, and 256GB of flash storage starting at US$1,199.Configure-to-order options for the MacBook Airs include a 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 processor, up to 8GB of memory and up to 512GB flash storage.Apple MacBook Air notebookPhoto: CompanyApple 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina notebookPhoto: Company

Apple has unveiled a new MacBook product line with every component having been redesigned to create a Mac that weighs two pounds and is 13.1mm thin, according to the vendor. The new MacBook features a 12-inch Retina display, a full-size keyboard, the new Force Touch trackpad, a USB-C port for data transfer, video out and charging in a single connector, and a new battery design. The new MacBook is available in three aluminum finishes - gold, silver and gray.Measuring 13.1mm at its thickest point, the new MacBook design is 24% thinner than the 11-inch MacBook Air. With a new precision-milled unibody enclosure featuring integrated Wi-Fi antennas and a top case with polished stainless steel Apple logo.The new keyboard is 34% thinner and uses an Apple-designed butterfly mechanism that is 40% thinner than a traditional keyboard scissor mechanism yet four times more stable, the vendor said.The new MacBook features a 12-inch Retina display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and a resolution of 2,304 by 1,440. With a larger aperture for each pixel, the new Retina display is also efficient and uses 30% less energy than existing Mac notebook Retina displays, while delivering the same level of brightness, Apple said.With no moving parts or vents, the new MacBook was designed to be the first fanless Mac notebook for silent, efficient performance. MacBook features the new fifth-generation Intel Core M processor that runs at 5W and Intel HD Graphics 5300.The new MacBook also features a USB-C port. A new industry standard, USB-C supports higher wattage charging, USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5Gbps) data transfer and DisplayPort 1.2 all in a single connector that is one-third the size of a traditional USB port.Every new Mac comes with OS X Yosemite, a redesigned and refined version of OS X.The new MacBook will begin shipping on April 10. The MacBook comes with a 1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.4GHz, 8GB of memory, 256GB of flash storage and Intel HD Graphics 5300 starting at US$1,299; and with a 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor with Turbo Boost speeds up to 2.6GHz, 8GB of memory, 512GB of flash storage and Intel HD Graphics 5300 starting at US$1,599.Apple new 12-inch ultra-thin MacBookPhoto: Company