Our customers trust that their products are in safe hands with Smith.

HOUSTON (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

Smith, a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductors, today announces its certification to the TAPA FSR Level A standard at its distribution center in Amsterdam. The Facility Security Requirements (FSR), as implemented by the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), define the baseline standards necessary to maintain supply chain security within the industry.

Smith’s global headquarters in Houston and Asian headquarters in Hong Kong achieved TAPA FSR Level A certification in 2018 and 2019, respectively. The certification of Smith’s European hub helps strengthen Smith’s global security measures as they pertain to the handling, warehousing, and shipping of electronic components. Safe storage and transport of high-value theft targeted (HVTT) assets, including electronics and electronic components, is one of Smith’s highest priorities.

Beyond maintaining the highest security measures at its facilities, Smith’s European distribution center, alongside its counterparts in Houston and Hong Kong, has been validated as compliant with CTPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism). These security requirements confirm Smith’s dedication to protecting the supply chain from dangerous components. Upholding industry best practices for global supply chain security continues to be a key focus of the company’s operations department.

“Our customers trust that their products are in safe hands with Smith,” said Art Figueroa, Vice President of Operations and Quality, NA & EU. “As we continue to expand in the European market, our customers can rest assured that Smith has met all the necessary requirements to protect our HVTT assets. Achieving global certification under TAPA FSR Level A further demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the security of the global electronics supply chain.”

About Smith

Founded in 1984, Smith sources, manages, and distributes the electronic components that go into everything from mobile phones and computers to appliances and directional drilling systems. In 16 cities around the world, Smith’s legion of employees communicates in 50 languages and dialects and buys and sells components 24 hours per day, with global annual sales in excess of $1.35 billion. Smith is always moving: helping manufacturers navigate market shifts; customizing supply chain solutions; testing components using cutting-edge technology. The support of Smith’s flexible Intelligent DistributionTM model optimizes customers’ supply chains from beginning to end, including offering customized options for IT asset disposition that deliver maximum ROI, sustainability, and security. Smith’s testing and logistics hubs in Houston, Hong Kong, and Amsterdam cover critical areas like quality management, counterfeit prevention, and environmental safety. Smith’s operations, purchasing, and sales worldwide are seamlessly integrated with the company’s global IT infrastructure, offering real-time, global inventory and logistics visibility. Smith is the leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks number nine among all global distributors. For more information, please visit https://www.smithweb.com or reach out to a Smith representative any time of day at +1 713.430.3000.

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I created Riego for myself so I could travel and not worry about watering the variety of plants in my home. With smart sensors, plant owners can use Riego to learn more about their plants and how to care for them.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

Showing off a green thumb is now easier with Riego, the smart indoor irrigation system that launched on Kickstarter today. Riego combines a large, yet subtle, water reservoir with sensors to detect moisture levels and trigger watering.

According to the National Gardening Association, U.S. sales of houseplants have grown to $1.7 billion over the past three years. Younger people are brightening up their spaces with plants, leaving room for technology that enables them to do it better.

Manuel Caceres, creator of Riego, discovered the solution for maintaining an indoor ecosystem while fixing a broken fountain pump for a neighbor. He realized that by using a submersible pump and a decorative tank, he could create a system to water indoor plants. Riego was born.

“I created Riego for myself so I could travel and not worry about watering the variety of plants in my home,” Caceres said. “With smart sensors, plant owners can use Riego to learn more about their plants and how to care for them.”

Riego blends into the background of any home design with its minimalist aesthetic. The white colorways keep the eye drawn to the greenery and colors in the plants. Riego’s beauty is that it’s barely seen.

Small lights on the water reservoir alert various functions including normal function, low water levels and Wi-Fi connection issues. A companion smartphone app provides information from Riego’s sensors about the conditions in each pot. Monitor soil saturation, air humidity and light levels from afar. With the app, plant owners can manually initiate the water drip, or set it at automatic intervals.

Riego is available to pre-order at a discount by visiting the campaign page at pr.go2.fund/riego.

About Riego

Riego was created in 2014 by two pediatricians, Manuel Caceres, MD and his wife Maria Caceres, MD. With busy travel schedules, the pair found it difficult to keep their houseplants properly watered. Seeking to seamlessly integrate into any home aesthetic, Riego creates the perfect environment in which houseplants can thrive. For more information, visit https://producthype.co/riego/.

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noax Technologies guarantees protection against data loss in logistics with a new, integrated UPS battery

The new logistics PC guarantees reliability in efficiency, speed, and data security.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

The on-board mobile computer is an essential hardware on forklift trucks and ground conveyors. Dips in the power supply during the start-up process or when you have to change the vehicle battery, can cause the device to shut down abruptly. This can cause significant data loss. The solution: noax’s new logistics terminal with integrated UPS battery. With noax’s newest product, all data is retained and tasks can be completed without unwanted interruptions.

Individually adjustable

The new logistics terminal includes various settings enabling users to customize the unit as needed for their unique applications. It can also be configured to automatically shut down safely.

Additional safety measures

An ignition key function can be added to the computer offering additional safety features. This function enables the vehicle computer to turn on automatically when the operator starts the forklift ignition. It can also shut it down automatically by turning off the ignition – with a preconfigured time delay, if desired. Additional safety functions can easily be implemented using a digital input. This gives the ability to automatically deactivate the display or lock the touchscreen when the vehicle is in motion. The logistics PC also has a “deep sleep” feature preventing the vehicle battery from being drained. All configurations of the integrated UPS battery and safety functions can be set using the noax configuration tool, nSMART.

Direct connection to the vehicle power supply

Like all industrial computers manufactured by noax, the 12” logistics terminal with the integrated UPS battery is not only rugged and versatile, it also offers significant convenience. Input voltage disruptions are filtered out by the UPS battery and the logistics PC can be connected directly to 12V, 24V, 48V, or 60V vehicle electrical systems.

Space saving and reliable

This impressive industrial computer uses less space, installs quickly and easily, and boasts a rugged and reliable construction. The new logistics PC guarantees reliability in efficiency, speed, and data security.

For more information, go to http://www.noax.com.

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Official Logo for A2 Global Electronics + Solutions

A2 Global symbolizes how unifying two leading solution providers allows us to offer more services and greater reach with the same commitment to customer service and quality that has defined both companies.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (PRWEB)
June 24, 2020

A2 Global Electronics + Solutions, a global leader in the electronic component distribution and supply chain services industry, announces the launch of its new corporate brand identity effective immediately. The A2 Global identity encompasses America II Electronics and Advanced MP Technology’s respective 40+ year legacies while redefining their future under a single, united brand.

America II joined forces with Advanced MP Technology in September 2018, increasing the support and worldwide supplier network available to customers. A2 Global Electronics + Solutions is the result of an extensive rebranding initiative to define the combined strength of services and solutions. Along with a new brand name comes a new logo, website, and graphic design approach.

“As America II Electronics and Advanced MP Technology unite as one organization, we need a brand identity that accurately represents our unique position in the marketplace and the value we bring to our customers and suppliers,” says Frank Cavallaro, CEO of A2 Global Electronics + Solutions. “A2 Global symbolizes how unifying two leading solution providers allows us to offer more services and greater reach with the same commitment to customer service and quality that has defined both companies.”

A2 Global Electronics + Solutions will uphold the values held by America II and Advanced MP Technology while providing industry-leading solutions in electronic component distribution and supply chain services.

About A2 Global Electronics + Solutions:

The next generation of America II and Advanced MP Technology, A2 Global, has been in the electronic component distribution and supply chain services industry for over 40 years. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, A2 Global Electronics + Solutions has global offices and logistics centers in the Americas, Europe, Japan, and Asia and provides customers with easy, fair, and uncomplicated electronic component distribution and supply chain solutions.

Visit a2globalelectronics.com to learn more.

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GMG Supports X-Rite i1Pro 3

With this new collaborative solution, users benefit from an easier, more reliable, and much more efficient way of working.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (PRWEB)
June 23, 2020

X-Rite Incorporated and Pantone LLC, global leaders in color science and technology, today announced that GMG’s proofing software supports the new i1Pro 3 Family of color management solutions. The combination of GMG ColorProof, GMG ProofControl and the i1Pro 3 color measurement instrument allows printers and converters to quickly and efficiently verify digital proofs for color accuracy based on industry standards such as Fogra PSO and PSD. As a result, printers are able to deliver consistent results that meet customer requirements each and every time.

“With this new collaborative solution, users benefit from an easier, more reliable, and much more efficient way of working,” said Jens Bloeck, Product Manager for Proofing at GMG. “Users no longer need to worry about the challenges of dealing with different measurement conditions.”

GMG is the leading developer and provider of high-quality color management software solutions. With more than 35 years of experience in the graphics industry, the GMG brand provides high-quality solutions across the field of color. GMG ColorProof enables printers and prepress operators to create color-accurate proofs in compliance with all globally accepted printing standards. Along with GMG ProofControl, it offers reliable quality control of digital color proofs based on a defined standard. This ensures that the proof accurately simulates the subsequent printing process.

More accurate, reliable and twice as fast as its predecessor, the i1Pro 3 Family is ideal for professionals who require accurate color from their printer, display, and projector. The i1Pro 3 simultaneously measures M0, M1, and M2 in a single pass allowing prepress and print operators to quickly predict how colors printed on optically-brightened substrates will look under different lighting conditions. The i1Pro 3 can be used in automated measurement workflows with the addition of the i1iO3.

“X-Rite is excited to extend our longstanding relationship with GMG to the new i1Pro 3,” said Ray Cheydleur, Printing and Imaging Product Portfolio Manager, X-Rite. “The i1Pro and GMG software have long been part of the proof production and verification toolkit for many users. With the new i1Pro 3’s improved speed and flexibility, press operators have the ability to read more patches per target and verify color accuracy in one pass.”

The i1Pro 3 is now available. For more information, visit https://www.xrite.com/page/i1-pro-3-family.

About X-Rite

Founded in 1958, X-Rite Incorporated is a global leader in the science and technology of color and appearance. With Pantone, X-Rite employs more than 800 people in 11 countries. The company’s corporate headquarters are located in Grand Rapids, Mich., with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia and service centers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas. X-Rite offers a full range of solutions used by manufacturers, retailers, printers, photographers and graphic design houses to achieve precise management and communication of color and appearance throughout their processes. X-Rite products and services are recognized standards in the printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, video, automotive, paints, plastics, textiles and medical industries. For further information, please visit http://www.xrite.com

About Pantone

Pantone provides the universal language of color that enables color-critical decisions through every stage of the workflow for brands and manufacturers. More than 10 million designers and producers around the world rely on Pantone products and services to help define, communicate and control color from inspiration to realization – leveraging advanced X-Rite technology to achieve color consistency across various materials and finishes for graphics, fashion and product design. Pantone Standards feature digital and physical color specification and workflow tools. The Pantone Color Institute™ provides customized color standards, brand identity and product color consulting as well as trend forecasting inclusive of Pantone Color of the Year, Fashion Runway Color Trend Reports, color psychology and more. Pantone B2B Licensing incorporates the Pantone Color System into different products and services, enabling licensees to communicate and reproduce certified Pantone values and improve efficiencies for their users. Pantone Lifestyle brings color and design together across apparel, home, and accessories. Learn more at http://www.pantone.com

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The great thing about iiRcade is we will constantly be adding new games to our device and the list that we have now is only the beginning.

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
June 23, 2020

iiRcade, the ultimate connected arcade machine that allows gamers of all ages to own and play their favorite officially licensed retro arcade games and modern games in true arcade style at home, today launched on Kickstarter with special early bird prices starting at $299.

“The day has finally arrived, and we couldn’t be more excited,” said Jong Shin, CEO & founder of iiRcade. “We want to thank gamers who have been supporting us and following us over the past few months and we hope everyone is as excited as we are about our amazing line up of games, including Dragon’s Lair, pre-loaded.”

iiRcade is a premium home arcade machine that features a 19” high resolution display, 100 watts dual stereo speakers, 1.8GHz hexa-core CPU, 800MHz max quad-core GPU, 4GB of memory, 64GB of storage, two 8-way premium joysticks with 19 premium buttons, 802.11ac WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2 with wireless headset support, 3.5mm wired headset support, HDMI out and premium wood cabinet.

Early backers will be able to access special Kickstarter rates starting at $299 for the bartop and $399 for the bundle, a major discount from the future retail price of $599 for the bartop and $149 for the cabinet stand.

Unlike other arcade devices, iiRcade is not limited to just a few pre-loaded games, new games can be purchased and downloaded through the iiRcade online game store. All games in the iiRcade online game store are premium, start from $2.99 and the majority of games will be between $4.99 and $14.99.

Over 170+ games have currently been officially licensed and more games will continue to be added to the game list, both before and after launch. A list of pre-launch iiRcade games can be found at iiRcade.com.

iRcade will come with 10 pre-loaded games: Dragon’s Lair, Double Dragon, Beach Buggy Racing, Gunbird, Snowboard Championship, Thunder Hoops, Power Balls, Maniac Square, Twin Brats and Fancy World.

“The great thing about iiRcade is we will constantly be adding new games to our device and the list that we have now is only the beginning,” said Shin. “We’re offering games for the whole family, from retro to modern games.”

For more information and to pre-order iiRcade, visit the crowdfunding page on Kickstarter.

About iiRcade

iiRcade is the ultimate connected arcade product for your home. Created by gamers for gamers, iiRcade integrates solutions that us gamers have always dreamed of. Immersive arcade gaming for home, legally licensed games with the real arcade experiences that we grew up with, not having to purchase more cabinets every time we want a new arcade game, small enough for homes yet big enough for comfortable game playing, never-before-seen experiences, affordable arcade gaming. iiRcade is the ultimate arcade solution that enables anyone to own the entire arcade at home.

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