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Navitas Announces a New Era of Fast Charging at SemiExpo 2020


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Fast-charge pioneers OPPO, Xiaomi and Lenovo have all adopted our advanced GaNFast technology for flagship smartphones and this high-speed technology is now being used for fast-charging Dell laptops and is compatible with all Apple iPhones, iPads and MacBooks

Navitas Semiconductor Limited today invited customers and industry partners to experience a new era of fast charging at the Semiexpo Shenzhen 2020 from December 8th – 10th. New, fast gallium nitride (GaN) is taking over from old, slow silicon chips and GaNFast power ICs which integrated GaN power (FET) with drive, control and protection, deliver up to 3x faster charging in half the size and weight.

SemiExpo brings together over 50,000 vistors to experience the latest, leading-edge technology from over 800 electronics-industry vendors with over 80 media contacts eager to educate and inform the electronics industry of the latest innovations.

“GaN is the dominant solution in performance smartphone and laptop chargers today,” said Charles (Jingjie) ZHA, VP and GM of Navitas China. “Fast-charge pioneers OPPO, Xiaomi and Lenovo have all adopted our advanced GaNFast technology for flagship smartphones and this high-speed technology is now being used for fast-charging Dell laptops and is compatible with all Apple iPhones, iPads and MacBooks.”

Navitas’ Jason (Yupu) TAO will highlight the high performance and environmental benefits of gallium nitride when presenting “Navitas GaNFast: A New Era in Fast Charging” (纳微氮化镓市场分享及展望) in pavillion #2 of the “Fast Charging Exhibition” within SemiExpo, at 11.30am on December 9th.

Visitors to booth #561 can learn about the latest Navitas GaNFast devices and reference designs that achieve unprecedented small size, low weight and high efficiency levels, with fast-charging speeds for end products ranging from smartphones and tablets, to laptops, monitors & gaming systems.

Navitas’ ‘Little GaN Star’ twin mascots – XiaoDan and XiaoJia – will be at SemiExpo to have fun, meet fans and invite visitors to enter GaNFast competitions with ‘mini mascots’ as prizes.

To meet with Navitas at SemiExpo, contact (China) +86-188-25260472 or lolly.ren@navitassemi.com, or (US) +1-844-654-2642 / info@navitassemi.com, or via the WeChat QR code:

Navitas Semiconductor Ltd. Booth #561

Semiexpo Shenzhen (Shenzhen International Semiconductor Exhibition)

Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center

No. 1 Zhancheng Road, Fuhai Street, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, PRC.

About SemiExpo: The Third Shenzhen International Semiconductor and Emerging Applications Exhibition (SemiExpo) will be held in the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center from December 8th–10th 2020, with a total exhibition area of 55,000 square meters, 800+ exhibitors and 50,000+ professional attendees. The exhibition keeps pace with semiconductor trends for emerging applications and markets such as fast charging, AI, automatic driving, IoT, 5G communication, intelligent terminal and intelligent sensing. Exhibitors specialize in semiconductor design, manufacturing, packaging & testing, materials and equipment.

About Navitas: Navitas Semiconductor Limited. is the world’s first and only GaN Power IC company, founded in 2014. Navitas has a strong and growing team of power semiconductor industry experts with a combined 300 years of experience in materials, devices, applications, systems and marketing, plus a proven record of innovation with over 300 patents among its founders. GaN power ICs integrate GaN power (FET) with drive, control and protection to enable faster charging, higher power density and greater energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. Over 120 Navitas patents are issued or pending, and over 8 million GaNFast power ICs have been shipped with zero failures.

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Navitas Semiconductor, GaNFast and the Navitas logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Navitas Semiconductor, Ltd.. All other brands, product names and marks are or may be trademarks or registered trademarks used to identify products or services of their respective owners.

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Noodoe Partnerships Fuel Record 2020 Growth, EV Station Installs


Noodoe CEO Jennifer Chang

There’s an urgency to our work, as we expect the total installed base of charging points to increase exponentially between now and 2024 in North America

Noodoe, a global leader in EV charging technology, has recently signed Audi Taiwan, Morgner Power Group and EVCS to partnership agreements, facilitating growth of EV station installs across North America, including the U.S. and Canada. The sharing of technology and knowledge base has created record growth for Noodoe in 2020, while helping to electrify the burgeoning EV market across the entire continent.

“There’s a reason great companies like Audi are partnering with Noodoe, and there’s a reason we continue to seek new partners,” says Noodoe CEO Jennifer Chang. “There’s an urgency to our work, as we expect the total installed base of charging points to increase exponentially between now and 2024 in North America, from 700,000 to 2.4 million locations. To handle demand for EV charging hardware and software, we must work together to improve EV connectivity penetration rate, which currently stands at around 30 percent of what is needed for ubiquitous service.”

Chang believes the feature attraction of Noodoe is their future-proof operating system, known in the industry as Noodoe EV OS. “Owners looking to get into EV charging are requiring operating efficiency,” says Chang. “By automating the business operation, Noodoe EV OS enables the owner/operator to achieve the lowest possible operating cost. Controlling and running all EV charging stations, Noodoe EV OS fully automates everything – 24/7 charging service delivery, automatic peak-hour price adjustment, automatic transaction billing, automatic payment processing, automatic bank transfer, automatic infrastructure diagnostics, and intelligent energy management. It’s so automated that the operator can sit back and monitor revenue being continuously generated.”

Despite COVID-19 related supply chain disruptions, the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) annual Global EV Outlook reports that the worldwide electric vehicle fleet continues to significantly expand in 2020.

“Everyone Noodoe partners with has something in common; the commitment to create a cleaner environment for all, protect the planet and inspire smart economic growth,” says Chang. “With all the scientific evidence pointing to climate change, I’m more convinced than ever that consumers will make the shift to electric vehicles.”

About Noodoe, Inc.

Noodoe is on a mission to make the world greener by accelerating the world’s transition to electric transportation. In this quest, we produce well designed EV charging infrastructure solutions that help construction, retail, hospitality industries and public sectors be part of the global zero-emission revolution.

Through innovation Noodoe empowers businesses to turn their parking lots into profitable charging stations. We enable hotels to become recharging sanctuaries that attract high-value patrons. The company also provides charging infrastructure, enabling governments and energy companies to build eco-friendly “smart cities.” Beyond automobiles, Noodoe’s endeavors extend to motorcycles; though innovation we partner with global brands to bring the electric riding experience to consumers worldwide. Noodoe provides products and services used in 110 countries.

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Emilia Pedersen Releases Debut Single, Skyline


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Music is a universal language that goes into the soul, not just the ears. I can express myself in a way that is beyond simply conversing.

Pop artist, Emilia Pedersen, releases her first single, “Skyline”.

“Skyline” is an upbeat, uplifting pop song that radiates confidence and optimism for the future. Emilia sings about her determination to overcome whatever obstacle comes her way, and rise above it. As the lyrics in the song say, “the limit is the skyline”.

The single, “Skyline,” continues to top the charts in Brazil. Most recently she was #8 in the 10 Top Artists in Brazil.

Emilia Pedersen is a budding artist originally from Denmark. Although she’s lived in New York for over 12 years, she has become a well-known artist in Brazil who has embraced her with open arms. Now, Emilia is eager to introduce her music to the United States.

When asked what she loved about music, she said, “music is a universal language that goes into the soul, not just the ears. I can express myself in a way that is beyond simply conversing.”

Emilia is set to release another single next month, titled “Missing Myself”, and continue releasing more tracks into the new year. Emilia is certainly an artist to watch this next year!

“Skyline” is available now on all major platforms. Follow Emilia on social media for more information and future releases.

About Emilia Pedersen

Emilia Pedersen is a half-Brazilian pop singer from Denmark. She currently resides in New York, where she has lived for the last 12 years. Aside from singing, Emilia shines in acting and modeling. Over the years, she has participated in several fashion shows and acted in various productions in New York, Denmark, and Brazil. Emilia is also an ambassador for multiple charity organizations. She is multi-lingual and can speak Danish, Portuguese, Spanish, and English. Her musical influences include Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus.

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SAE International Announces the Formation of the Cooperative Automation Driving System Committee


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“The new CADS committee will play a critical role in optimizing our vehicles and infrastructure to share important information, which will ultimately improve safety and reduce the number of auto accidents.” Keith Wilson, program manager of Global Ground Vehicle Standards at SAE International

SAE International announced today the formation of the Cooperative Automation Driving System (CADS) Committee, a new global ground vehicle standards committee that will focus on developing standards to improve communication between ADS-operated vehicles. The new committee will fall under SAE’s Vehicle Safety System Group.

“As ADS technology advances and adoption becomes more widespread, it is critical that our roadways and surrounding infrastructure are prepared to safely and accurately support the technology,” said Keith Wilson, program manager of Global Ground Vehicle Standards at SAE International. “The new CADS committee will play a critical role in optimizing our vehicles and infrastructure to share important information, which will ultimately improve safety and reduce the number of auto accidents.”

The committee’s work will focus on Cooperative Driving Automation (CDA), which enables equipped vehicles to communicate with other vehicles, infrastructure, cyclists and pedestrians by using machine-to-machine communication technology to enable cooperation between two or more traffic participants operating in close proximity. This information can be used by those entities to coordinate their respective movements, or change their state, thereby reducing the risk of collision, as well as facilitating the mobility goals of each participating entity.

Building on SAE J3216 Standard: Taxonomy and Definitions for Terms Related to Cooperative Driving Automation for On-Road Motor Vehicles, the committee will oversee the development of additional supporting documents. The initial scope of work will be organized around the following focus areas:

  • Architecture and Interfaces for Interoperable CDA Use Case Testing
  • Cooperative Intersection Management
  • Cooperative Perception
  • Cooperative Traffic Management
  • Security Analysis for Cooperative Automated Driving System (CADS) Standards


The committee is now accepting volunteers for participation. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Jennifer Collins at Jennifer.Collins@sae.org.

To learn more about SAE International’s standards committees, please visit: https://www.sae.org/standards/development

About SAE International

SAE International is a global association committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. By engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers, we connect and educate mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including award-winning programs like A World In Motion® and the Collegiate Design Series™. More at http://www.sae.org.

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All-in-One Multimeter LCR-Reader-MPA Entered the Final of the “Product of the Year” Competition According to Plant Engineering Magazine


LCR-Reader-MPA is a finalist for Plant Engineering's Product of the Year 2020

LCR-Reader-MPA is a finalist for Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year 2020

All-in-One Digital Multimeter LCR-Reader-MPA is in the finals for Plant Engineering Product of the Year

LCR-Reader from Siborg Systems Inc. is an easy-to-use multimeter with automatic measurements. It offers a record high accuracy and unrivaled functionality. The device has reached the finals for Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year 2020 for Maintenance Tools and Equipment. Voting opens on November 12th and the winners will be announced in January 2021.

Plant Engineering is an online and print magazine about products for production and manufacturing. Subscribers can vote on the LCR-Reader-MPA page by clicking the trophy on the right hand.

The multimeter device offers 0.1% basic accuracy and virtually does not require set-up between measurements. When a component is between the tweezers gold-plated tips, LCR-Reader-MPA will automatically determine the type of component and best test frequency to use for high accuracy measurements. Measurements are done with a 0.1% basic accuracy and are automatically available on the display, including the main and secondary impedance values, test frequency, and signal level used.

LCR-Reader-MPA is the ultimate testing and troubleshooting tool for PCBs and component sorting. The main features of the device is measurement of LCR/ESR with up to 100 kHz test frequency, AC/DC Voltage/Current measurements, oscilloscope mode, LED/Diode testing and Super Cap testing.

Features:

  • 0.1% basic accuracy
  • Fully automatic and manual LCR/ESR. LED/Diode measurements
  • Automatic and manual test frequencies 100, 120 Hz, 1, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75 and 100 kHz
  • LED/Diode testing
  • Easy Open/Short calibration and offset removal
  • Oscilloscope mode
  • Large and Super Large capacitance testing
  • Three test signal levels
  • Signal Generator
  • 1.3 oz. weight
  • Li-Ion battery with micro-USB charging

Recently the LCR-Reader-MPA Bluetooth was released. This model can connect with Android and Windows devices to send and receive measurement data, which can be later exported to a spreadsheet. When connected to the LCR-MPA-BT Data Logger Program, users are able to set custom measurement parameters which components are required to meet. The program automatically displays whether the component passes or fails and marks them red or green in the spreadsheet. The ability to record measurement values in real time is exceptionally helpful for quality control. The automatic Pass/Fail feature is best for sorting large and varied amounts of components.

Voting for Plant Engineering’s Product of the Year closes February 5th, 2021. Vote now for LCR-Reader-MPA.

Siborg offers a wide range of test equipment and accessories in their online LCR-Reader Store and through their Amazon sales channels in North America and Europe.

Currently the products may be purchased from the following resellers/distributors:

China

AI-ROX Polytronics (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd Tongtai Times Square, Fuhai Street, Baoan District, Shenzhen, 518100

India

Advance Tech Services

709-710, DT-ITL Towers, B-8, Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura, New Delhi, 110034

Phone:+91-11-47002024

Fax:+91-11-47002029

Taiwan

Tinotec Corporation

50-8, Lane 160, Kao Tsui Rd

Hsinchu city, Taiwan, ROC

Phone: (886)-3-5628002

Fax: (886)-3-5627754

E-mail: tino@shts.seed.net.tw

SPE Group

4a Inzhenernaya Street, Suite 212

Akademgorodok, Novosibirsk

Phone:(383) 330-82-95

E-mail:fedorov (at) spegroup (dot) ru

Sanata-Tech

22 Zvenigorodskaya Street, Unit 051, Saint Petersburg

Phone:+7 (812) 983-94-50, +7 (812) 917-85-84

Fax:+7 (812) 712-34-00

USA

SIBBIS International

1998 Lancashire Drive, Potomac, MD, 20854

Fax: 519-725-9522

Bokar International

650 Scranton Pocono Hwy, Covington Twp., PA, 18444

Phone:(570) 842-2812

Fax:(570)842-4290

Indonesia

CV. KT. International

Klomplek Dian Centre, Blok C. No.12, Nagoya Batam

Phone:(62)778 432976/ 778 432986 / 812 7027699

Fax:(62)778 422731

Malaysia

CF System technology Sdn Bhd

No. 43 & Jalan Section 1-28, Taman Kajang Utama, Kajan Selangor Darul Ehsan, 43000

Phone: 603-87405207

Fax:603-87374986

Japan

Newly Tsuchiyama Co. Ltd. East Japan Operations

Lions Building Musashikosugi 204, 915-8 Shin-Maruko-cho, Nakahara-ju, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken, 211-0005

Phone:+81-44-738-6870

Fax:+81-44-738-6815Van Device Co.Ltd

Yubinbango 9-10 Studio Nihonbashi, Building 202, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo boat-cho, 103-2204

Phone:+81-03-5652-2888

Fax:+81-03-5652-2889

Vietnam

V-Proud Joint Stock Company

No.62-Alley 8-11-36, Le Quang Dao Street, Phy Do Ward, Nam Tu Liem District, Hanoi

Phone:+84 4 3224 2295

Fax:+84 4 3224 2297

LIDINCO

Ho Chi Minh City

487 Cong Hoa Street, Ward 15, Tan Binh District, HCM City, Viet Nam

Tel: +84 28 3977 8269 / +84 28 3601 6797 – Fax: +84 28 3977 8019

Lithuania

Lokmita

Taikos 141, Kaunas LT-51132

Phone: +370 37 351 729

Fax: +370 37 351 729

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Packageman Implements Made4net WMS as its Engine to Drive E-commerce Fulfillment


“After a year of research, I realized that in order to grow and provide best in class service to my customer, I need a partner that has a robust platform and can also support our growth. This is when I partnered with Made4net”. Said Novruz, Founder and CEO at Packageman.

Made4net, a leading Warehouse Management System provider, announced today it has partnered with Packageman, a boutique e-commerce fulfillment specialist, to implement the Made4net WMS as its fulfillment engine.

Packagman is a New Jersey based 3rd party logistics company, founded by Yashar Novruz, with the vision to provide best in class omni channel fulfillment services, for small and medium online sellers. Being a logistics professional and sole entrepreneur, Yashar has built a company that has outstanding reputation, but lacked a solid technology backbone.

After several failed attempts to use small WMS packages, Packageman decided to look for a best of breed WMS and ultimately decided to partner with Made4net, to implement its WMS solution within the new facility in Fairfield, NJ.

“I practically looked at every WMS in the market, and tried about half a dozen different systems, mostly small cloud based inventory solutions, with pick and pack capabilities, none which have been able to provide a solution to support my business,” said Yashar Novrus, Founder and CEO at Packageman. “After a year of research, I realized that in order to grow and provide best in class service to my customer, I need a partner that has a robust platform and can also support our growth. This is when I partnered with Made4net,” said Novruz.

“Packageman is an outstanding e-commerce fulfillment solution provider, for the SMB sellers out there. We were impressed with the commitment and service level and are very excited to partner with Yashar and his team to support their growth,” said Amit Levy, Managing Director at Made4net.

“COVID19 has changed the world, and we are here supported by a leading technology platform, to serve and help our customers outgrow these challenges and drive their online fulfillment,” said Novruz.

The Made4net WMS will manage the entire Packageman operation with receiving, putaway, light speed pick and pack, inventory control and real time visibility. The solution offers integration to dozens of selling channels and shopping carts as well as an OMS, and real time communication with common carriers. Packageman will also be offering its clients a real time portal to place orders and view their inventory and fulfillment status as it occurs.

About Packageman

Packageman is a same day fulfillment partner to online sellers that are looking for a best in class service provider. Our e-commerce fulfillment solutions enable us to provide a solid platform to service our customers and maintain critical speed-to-market. Through our e-commerce fulfillment solution, our customers benefit from streamlined on-boarding process, a trained team best-in-class order and warehouse management systems; and full reverse logistics capabilities. We overcome the challenges of operating an omni-channel supply chain, meet the e-commerce demands of consumers who expect two-day delivery, and provide real-time inventory management. We do this for you.

About Made4net

Made4net designs, builds and delivers a best of breed WMS and supply chain execution software which can deployed on premises and in the cloud. We strive to help our customers drive performance and profitability by sharing years of best practice experience and offering a robust “all in one” supply chain application suite, which is built on a common technology stack and a scalable platform.

To learn more, see: http://www.made4net.us

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Heilind Electronics Adds Omron’s D6T Thermal Sensor to Sensor Portfolio


Omron D6T Thermal Sensors

The Omron D6T delivers accurate non-contact temperature measurement based on proprietary MEMS technology.

Heilind Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components and authorized distributor for Omron, has expanded its sensor offering with the Omron D6T MEMS thermal sensor. The sensor is designed for non-contact temperature measurement and human detection.

Designed for target areas between minus 40 degrees and plus 200 degrees Celsius, the miniature D6T thermal sensor uses Omron’s proprietary MEMS sensing technology to precisely measure the surface temperature of an entire area without contact. Unlike typical pyroelectric human presence sensors that rely on motion, the D6T is able to detect the presence of stationary humans through body heat — therefore making the device ideal for human occupancy monitoring. Additionally, through connection to smart devices such as central air monitoring and lighting controls, the sensor can automatically switch off unnecessary lighting and air conditioning when people are not present.

Each version of the D6T sensor model includes a MEMS thermopile, a sensor application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and a signal processing microprocessor in a compact package.

Available in narrow and wide field versions, the D6T sensor is available for multiple applications and environments. The narrow field version is suitable in applications where the object to be detected is a short distance away, while the wider field version can provide a much greater view of a given scene. Omron also offers different variations in resolution, including single pixel, 1 x 8 and 4 x 4 views – along with a high-definition 32 x 32 pixel version for the most detailed view.

The D6T thermal sensor provides temperature measurement and occupancy detection in a wide variety of applications, including industrial control, medical, smart home, building automation, healthcare and security systems, and even fever detection.

Visit Heilind’s website for more information about Omron’s D6T thermal sensor.

About Heilind Electronics

Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world’s leading distributors of connectors, relays, sensors, switches, thermal management and circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire and cable, wiring accessories and insulation and identification products. Founded in 1974, Heilind has locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, Hong Kong and China. Follow Heilind on Facebook at facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at twitter.com/Heilind.

About Omron

For over 80 years, Omron Electronic Components has been a leading manufacturer and provider of advanced electronic components. Extensive product groups include relays, switches, connectors, MEMS flow sensors, pressure sensors, thermal IR sensors, optical sensors and facial detection/recognition components. Omron’s broad product offering can be found in industries such as smart home, building automation, power equipment, e-sports & gaming, test and measurement, factory automation and energy.

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Fairview Microwave Debuts New RF Circulators/Isolators Covering Frequencies up to 42.5 GHz


Fairview Microwave Debuts New RF Circulators/Isolators Covering Frequencies up to 42.5 GHz

“These circulators/isolators deliver quality RF performance along with same-day shipping and no MOQ, making them ideal for initial proof-of-concept testing and prototype builds,” said Steven Pong, Product Line Manager at Pasternack

Fairview Microwave Inc., an Infinite Electronics brand and a leading provider of on-demand RF, microwave, and millimeter wave components, has extended its selection of high-performance circulators/isolators that are ideal for 5G telecommunication, satellite communication, automotive radars, aerospace applications and point-to-point radios.

Fairview Microwave’s expanded line of RF circulators/isolators includes 75 models that cover operating frequency ranges up to 42.5 GHz. They provide excellent isolation and low insertion loss and are available with same-day shipping and no minimum order quantity (MOQ). These circulators/isolators boast a maximum power rating of up to 100 Watts and are offered in SMA, N-type, 2.4mm and 2.92mm connectorized designs. Dual junction and single junction versions are available.

“These circulators/isolators deliver quality RF performance along with same-day shipping and no MOQ, making them ideal for initial proof-of-concept testing and prototype builds,” said Steven Pong, Product Line Manager at Pasternack.

Fairview Microwave’s new high-performance circulators/isolators are in-stock and available for immediate shipping.

For inquiries, Fairview Microwave can be contacted at +1-972-649-6678.

About Fairview Microwave:

A leading supplier of on-demand RF and microwave products since 1992, Fairview Microwave offers immediate delivery of RF components including attenuators, adapters, coaxial cable assemblies, connectors, terminations and much more. All products are shipped same-day from the company’s ISO 9001:2015 certified production facilities in Lewisville, Texas. Fairview Microwave is an Infinite Electronics brand.

About Infinite Electronics:

Based in Irvine, Calif., Infinite Electronics offers a broad range of components, assemblies, and wired/wireless connectivity solutions, serving the aerospace/defense, industrial, government, consumer electronics, instrumentation, medical and telecommunications markets. Infinite’s brands include Pasternack, Fairview Microwave, L-com, MilesTek, Aiconics, KP Performance Antennas, PolyPhaser, Transtector, RadioWaves, ShowMeCables, INC Installs and Integra Optics. Infinite Electronics serves a global engineering customer base with deep technical expertise and support, with one of the broadest inventories of products available for immediate shipment.

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URC Joins The Home Technology Association Driving Excellence in Technology Integration


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URC is global automation and control brand with a reputation for superior quality, innovation and support.

“We are excited to bring together URC’s reputation for superior products and services with HTA’s industry advocacy to strive collectively for true excellence in home automation,” stated Lee Ramble, URC’s Director of Sales.

URC, a global leader in smart home automation and control, announced today its decision to join the Home Technology Association (HTA) as a Supporting Brand member. This industry leading collaboration encourages high standards for home technology integrators. Specifically, it is designed to connect homeowners, architects, builders, and interior designers with the most reputable and qualified professionals in the home technology industry.

The Home Technology Association Certification system strives for excellence in home technology installations. In an industry that has few barriers to entry, the HTA provides a rigorous set of standards for home technology companies. Once HTA Certified, these firms commit to maintain the high standards or risk losing their certification.

With its reputation for high quality smart home solutions, URC is an excellent brand to help the HTA fuel its high standards. URC’s Total Control® software creates superior, reliable smart home systems. With advanced technology, Total Control enables automation and control of URC products and integrates with thousands of industry brands across audio, video, climate, lighting and security categories. With one-touch, voice or remote device control, home or condo owners can create customized, memorable experiences.

“We are excited to bring together URC’s reputation for superior products and services with HTA’s industry advocacy to strive collectively for true excellence in home automation,” stated Lee Ramble, URC’s Director of Sales.

“The Home Technology Association is very proud to have URC as a Supporting Brand member,” states Josh Christian, CEO of The HTA. He continues, “They have built a well-earned reputation for making robust control systems that have brought many thousands of clients easy control of their entertainment and smart home systems. We applaud URC’s commitment to the best of the best in this industry and their drive for greater awareness in the design and build industries.”

By joining the HTA, URC products and systems will be featured throughout HTA’s digital and social ecosystems, will sponsor HTA dealer events and provide announcements and editorial on innovation in the home automation sector.

About URC

Headquartered in Harrison NY USA, URC is a global leader in smart home automation and control solutions. URC technology is respected for unsurpassed performance and reliability with over 100 million remote controls sold in the past 10 years alone. URC control systems include Total Control, MX HomePro and Complete Control. Innovative URC user interfaces include tabletop controllers, in-wall touchscreens, handheld remotes, keypads and mobile apps – plus voice control integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. URC systems are custom designed, installed and maintained by a network of URC trained systems integration professionals. Its award-winning technical support and training make URC the best choice for home automation.

Corporate Contact

Ron Pence – Marketing Lead, URC

rpence@urc-automation.com

About the Home Technology Association

The Home Technology Association (HTA) created the first and only standard of excellence for home technology integration firms. The HTA gives the best qualified technology integrators a prestigious certification and endorsement developed to differentiate these exceptional firms. HTA Certification is a badge of quality, designed to help homeowners get consistently first-rate technology experiences. Homeowners, builders, architects, and interior designers that hire HTA Certified integrators have peace of mind knowing they are working with truly professional firms that have passed the HTA’s rigorous, 60-point HTA certification process, which focuses on technical competency, first-rate customer service, aftercare support, and a positive business reputation. Additionally, HTA’s Supporting Brands program enables expanded outreach to architects, designers, builders, and associated trade associations from leading manufacturers and service providers who support HTA’s mission of delivering exemplary technology experiences. Learn more by visiting HTACertified.org and by following the Home Technology Association (HTA) on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Houzz & Pinterest.

Corporate Contact

Josh Christian, CEO of The HTA

jc@htacertified.org

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QA Mentor Acquires Robotic Process Automation Company in India


We were very selective in our identification process and evaluated a number of companies in the robotic process automation space but Step One Step Ahead was far ahead in our evaluation scoring.

QA Mentor, Inc., the global award-winning, leading software quality assurance and testing services provider, announced the acquisition of Step One Step Ahead, a privately held software consulting company in Mumbai, India specializing in Robotic Process Automation, Robotic Application Monitoring, Robotic Test Automation, Bot Auditing and Robotic Training & Education. Step One Step Ahead has an impressive portfolio of their own developed products such as Metric Alert, Robotic Controller and Robotic Monitor. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed by company officials.

QA Mentor has established a new strategic Robotics Automation and Monitoring division from a separate New York-based entity – Step One Step Ahead, LLC. It will operate under the umbrella of QA Mentor, Inc. and concentrate on providing an array of additional services and capabilities around Robotic Process Automation, Robotic Test Automation and Training & Education space.

Swati Gaonkar, co-founder and newly appointed Managing Director of Step One Step Ahead, LLC. will be heading this strategic Robotic Process Automation division concentrating on supporting banking, retail, ecommerce sectors. Swati has 17+ years of experience in leading & managing application development, quality assurance, support & maintenance projects. She has delivered over 100+ software projects in multiple domains internationally. She has been instrumental in expanding the STEP’s footprint in various industry verticals and geographies. She brings value in projects with her agility. Swati has led many innovative initiatives in various domains, especially bringing technological evolution in Robotics Service Spectrum, along with product development and consulting. Swati’s excellent test-driving ability that involves strategic roadmap planning, project management, understanding customer’s needs, building innovative products, coaching, guiding, and building high performance teams will be a huge addition to QA Mentor’s Management team.

“We are very excited about this strategic acquisition,” said Founder and CEO of QA Mentor, Inc. Ruslan Desyatnikov. “We were very selective in our identification process and evaluated a number of companies in the robotic process automation space but Step One Step Ahead was far ahead in our evaluation scoring. This young, ambitious, and enthusiastic company led by Swati along with her vision and strategy was the deal maker in our decision. A potential arsenal of new unique services which can be offered immediately will position our organization ahead of our competitors as we will help our existing customers and future clients achieve impressive ROI and streamline their operations with the use of robotic automation”.

“We are thrilled to be part of such a strategic and unique company led by visionary, innovative and vibrant leader Ruslan Desyatnikov,” said Swati Gaonkar co-founder of Step One Step Ahead, LLC. “Our vision and future strategic initiatives are aligned with Ruslan and we are looking forward to being a part of a larger Global Organization. This acquisition will allow us to rapidly implement what the market needs and provide new, innovative solutions around Robotic Process Automation, Robotic Monitoring, Bot Auditing Robotic Test Automation for our clients.”

About QA Mentor

Founded in 2010 and based in New York, QA Mentor, Inc. is multi-awards winning, CMMI Level 3 appraised, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 20000 certified leading independent software testing company headquartered in New York. With 312 global QA resources in 8 different countries offering more than 30 QA Testing Services and covering all time zones, QA Mentor is a global leader in Software Quality Assurance and Testing space. Serving 427 clients from Fortune 500 to start ups in 28 countries, QA Mentor supports applications in 9 different industries. With unique products propositions from a crowdsourcing platform with a pool of 12,000 crowdsourced testers to a test management platform, unique and economical services offerings, and QA education from e-learning and corporate training.

About STEP One Step Ahead.

Founded in 2018 and based in Mumbai, India STEP One Step Ahead is focused on high customer satisfaction with a primary mission to deliver cost effective RPA Solutions. With vast experience and its own RPA methodology, best practices and approaches STEP One Step Ahead offers innovative perspectives to their clients which leads to process optimization and execution excellence. With their own developed Metric Alert, Robotic Controller and Robotic Monitor tools, STEP thrives to lead the industry of RPA solutions over various Business sectors.

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