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Gear Focus Helps Creative Industry in This Tough Time During COVID-19


Gear Focus wants to be part of the solution for our creative community, which is why we have decided to remove our seller fees until April 10, 2020

Gear Focus, LLC. has removed their 3.5% seller fee, the lowest marketplace seller fee available, to ease the financial burden many in the creative industry are experiencing currently with the outbreak of the Coronavirus. One of the major responses we’ve seen from multiple sources is a sell-off of unused/non-essential gear, that may be essential for someone else. Many creatives are looting their closets, finding gear they no longer need and selling it in order to make a few bucks. Gear Focus has removed seller fees through April 10 to be part of the solution in aiding creatives.

“We have seen it posted all over the internet, on social media, how creatives are struggling with lost work. Gear Focus wants to be part of the solution for our community, which is why we have decided to remove our seller fees until April 10, 2020. Hopefully to keep people out there with their bills paid and mouths fed while we wait for the work to rebound,” says Gear Focus founder and CEO Matt Baron.

The Spread of this Pandemic is Affecting the Creative Industry for Photographers, Videographers, Filmmakers, and more. We want to be a part of the solution to help all creatives in the industry to get through these tough times. We offer support and advice on our blog to help creatives remain productive and lucrative while they wait for their work to return to normal.

Gear Focus is offering ZERO seller fees through April 10th in an effort to put more money in the pockets of creatives. If you are a creative that has had gigs cancelled due to Coronavirus and are looking to sell some old gear in order to make a few bucks, list for FREE on Gear Focus now. When selling gear online, please remember to thoroughly wipe down all items with disinfectant cloths. And more importantly, you’ll definitely want to be sure to thoroughly disinfect all packages received. So if you are buying gear, properly disinfecting is a must! Read more on our blog for additional information, tips and advice.

Gear Focus, LLC. Gear Focus is an online platform to buy and sell used camera gear. Founded in September 2019, Gear Focus aims to be the #1 marketplace focused on building a community of creatives, to buy and sell used gear at an affordable price. The Gear Focus marketplace only charges a 3.5% commission on sales – which is now being waived through April 10th.

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InSync Training Celebrates Inaugural Virtual & Blended Learning Instructional Designer Day


Instructional designers can critically look at content and make solid, achievable recommendations about how to maintain quality and engagement.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 marks InSync Training’s first-ever Instructional Designer Day, an annual day of recognition for learning & development practitioners who create modern learning courses and experiences.

The celebration includes a blog post, notes of thanks, social media shout-outs, free resources, and an informative complimentary webinar – all promoting the spirit of collaboration, innovation, and professionalism demonstrated by learning designers.

For over 20 years, instructional design has laid the foundation for InSync Training’s success in the virtual learning environment. The design team not only creates comprehensive programs for multinational firms, government agencies, and small-to-medium sized businesses, it also shares their best practices with other practitioners in the field.

Today’s designers need to help training professionals achieve larger business goals through thoughtful content organization and creation, and engage learners in a distracting and complex world. They assume ownership over, prepare for, and execute training initiatives focused on a myriad of topics. By authentically aligning learning objectives with ideal delivery formats, they maximize learning transfer and learner engagement, inspire interactivity and collaboration, and plan for program evaluation and review.

InSync’s experts define, model, and apply seven core competencies that result in enriching and memorable skill building events:

1. Analytical instructional design

2. Impactful engagement creation

3. Activity creation

4. Accountability design

5. Application of Adult Learning Principles

6. Instructional material development

7. Cultural intelligence

In an age of corporate globalization and unexpected crises, the learning function must adapt to changing needs and shifting dynamics. When asked to share her feelings on this day of recognition, InSync’s Founder & President Jennifer Hofmann shared,

“This is a great time to ask me how I feel about our virtual classroom instructional design team! So many clients are asking how to quickly move already scheduled programs online due to the COVID-19 crisis – and designers can critically look at content and make solid, achievable recommendations about how to maintain quality and engagement. They always seem to be calm, and inspire calm, in any project they take on. I value their expertise and professionalism.”

Despite massive levels of responsibility and inherently public-facing work, the excellent efforts of instructional designers often go unnoticed, underappreciated, or unrecognized. To resolve this widespread misstep, InSync plans to celebrate this professional holiday each year on the third Wednesday of March, and invites other organizations and teams to do the same. Share your stories of and kudos for course design greatness on social media using #InstructionalDesignerDay.

To learn more about virtual classroom and blended learning instructional design, including complimentary resources detailing InSync Training’s proven approach, visit: http://www.InSyncTraining.com

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AIM Appoints Daniel Gil as Sales Manager for Tijuana and Baja Regions of Mexico


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“Daniel is a welcome addition to our growing sales team,” said Oscar Lopez, AIM’s National Sales Manager of Mexico. “With the wealth of knowledge and experience Daniel brings with him, we are confident that he will exceed customer expectations and we look forward to his significant contribution.”

AIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Gil to the position of Sales Manager for the Tijuana and Baja regions of Mexico.

With seventeen years of experience in the electronics industry, Daniel brings experience in sales, mechanical design and engineering. Daniel has experience with robotic and automation systems and precision automation. Well-versed in safety and cleaning regulations, as well as process monitoring and management, Daniel has extensive knowledge of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry. Daniel’s experience, both in and out of the lab, will further AIM’s commitment to our customers in the ever-expanding market of the northeastern region of Mexico.

“Daniel is a welcome addition to our growing sales team,” said Oscar Lopez, AIM’s National Sales Manager of Mexico. “With the wealth of knowledge and experience Daniel brings with him, we are confident that he will exceed customer expectations and we look forward to his significant contribution.”

Based in Baja, Daniel may be reached by phone at +52 664 130 08 27 or by email at dgil@aimsolder.com.

About AIM

Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, AIM Solder is a leading global manufacturer of assembly materials for the electronics industry with manufacturing, distribution and support facilities located throughout the world. AIM produces advanced solder products such as solder paste, liquid flux, cored wire, bar solder, epoxies, lead-free and halogen-free solder products, and specialty alloys such as indium and gold for a broad range of industries. A recipient of many prestigious SMT industry awards, AIM is strongly committed to innovative research and development of product and process improvement as well as providing customers with superior technical support, service and training. For more information about AIM’s complete line of advanced solder products and global technical services, please visit http://www.aimsolder.com.

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Influitive Introduces Virtual EventHub™ Managed Service


Influitive Introduces Virtual EventHub™ Managed Service

Influitive Introduces Virtual EventHub™ Managed Service

We want to leverage our engagement mechanics expertise to help marketing teams create interactive and personalized experiences for their attendees online, no matter where they are.

Influitive Corporation—a leading provider of customer advocacy and engagement software—today announced the launch of Virtual EventHub™, a fast and easy way to create a live digital event for unlimited attendees in as little as three weeks.

“Influitive recognizes that organizations are operating under unprecedented circumstances and are seeking ways to create compelling virtual events,” said Dan Cote, Chief Marketing Officer at Influitive. “We want to leverage our engagement mechanics expertise to help marketing teams create interactive and personalized experiences for their attendees online, no matter where they are.”

Key features of Influitive’s Virtual EventHub™ include:


  • Full feature SaaS platform – Take advantage of Influitive’s full enterprise-level feature set, including out-of-the-box reporting for tracking user engagement and ROI.
  • Complete project management – Influitive staff will build, customize, and fully manage your virtual event hub. No need to learn new software or hire or train staff.
  • Modern discussions – Set up unlimited categories that support photo, video and file uploads, polling, Q&As and Ask Me Anything (AMA) interactions.
  • Interact and learn on-the-go – Enable attendees to access your virtual hub from anywhere with a custom-branded mobile app for iOS and Android.
  • Integrated with Salesforce – Keep the insights you generate on event attendees by sending all activity directly to Salesforce, tied to new or existing contact records.

The managed service offering is for two months for pre-, during, and post-event engagement with attendees, with the option to keep the hub open for additional months. Visit the Influitive EventHub page to learn more and to schedule a meeting with one of our event specialists.

About Influitive

Influitive works with forward-thinking marketers and digital businesses who want a better way to engage customers and mobilize advocates to increase referrals, references, reviews, case studies, and more. Our easy-to-use SaaS platform combines industry-leading customer advocacy tools, expert services, and training with intelligent automation, gamification, and personalization features that drive extreme engagement and customer growth at scale. Leading brands such as Cisco, Oracle, Adobe, ADP, and IBM trust Influitive to help foster collaboration, build trust and deepen relationships with customers for top-line growth and bottom-line profits. Visit influitive.com to learn more.

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Townsend Security Extends Free NFR Licenses for Key Management Server (KMS) to Microsoft MVPs and AWS Heroes


After launching with VMware vExperts, we are excited to extend the program to Microsoft MVPs and AWS Heroes. I believe they will be pleased to see how fast and easy encryption key management has become.

Townsend Security today announced that it is extending free Not for Resale (NFR) licenses to Microsoft MVPs and AWS Heroes for Alliance Key Manager, their FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption key management server (KMS). The NFR licenses are available for non-production use only, including educational, lab testing, evaluation, training, and demonstration purposes. NFR Licenses are available at https://info.townsendsecurity.com/nfr-license.

Joining VMware vExperts in Townsend Security’s successful NFR program, Microsoft MVPs and AWS Heroes can protect databases, applications, and VMware images with a secure and compliant key management server (KMS). Additionally, the solution allows businesses to properly encrypt private data without modifying their business applications. Alliance Key Manager supports the OASIS Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) and Microsoft’s Extensible Key Management (EKM) found in SQL Server Enterprise 2008+ and SQL Server Standard 2019+. The solution is available as a VMware Virtual Machine or in the cloud (AWS, Microsoft Azure).

Additionally, Townsend Security provides Alliance Key Manager users with a wide range of ready-to-use security applications, SDKs, and sample code. With over 3,000 users worldwide, the solution is helping businesses achieve their security and efficiency goals in cloud and VMware environments.

“Protecting sensitive data continues to be a critical concern in IT, and an important part of both security and compliance efforts,” said Patrick Townsend, CEO of Townsend Security. “After launching with VMware vExperts, we are excited to extend the program to Microsoft MVPs and AWS Heroes. I believe they will be pleased to see how fast and easy encryption key management has become.”

Microsoft MVPs and AWS Heroes can request an NFR license of Alliance Key Manager here.

About Alliance Key Manager

Townsend Security’s Alliance Key Manager allows enterprises to effectively encrypt data and meet security requirements in less time and at a lower cost. The solution provides full life-cycle management of encryption keys for a wide variety of applications to help organizations meet California CPA, NY-DFS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance. Available at no extra charge, Townsend Security includes ready-to-use security applications (SQL Server, Drupal, more), SDKs, and sample code (Java, C#, Perl, PHP, and more) for developers. Additionally, there are never extra fees for deploying client-side applications.

About Townsend Security

Townsend Security creates data privacy solutions that help organizations meet evolving compliance requirements and mitigate the risk of data breaches and cyber-attacks. Companies worldwide trust Townsend Security’s NIST and FIPS 140-2 compliant solutions to meet encryption and key management requirements in PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA/HITECH, FISMA, and other regulatory compliance requirements. Learn more at http://www.townsendsecurity.com.

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Yamaha Guitar Group Announces Corrective Action Required to Eliminate Overheating During Charging in Line 6 Relay G10 Wireless Products


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Yamaha Guitar Group (YGG) today announced corrective action required for its Line 6 Relay G10 family of products.

The transmitters, which connect to an electric guitar to enable wireless connectivity, are charged by plugging them into a companion receiver, Line 6 and Yamaha THR Wireless Amplifiers, as well as a standalone Line 6 Relay G10T USB Charging Cable.

In four reported cases, the battery inside the G10 transmitter overheated during charging, adding pressure on the housing mechanism. In extreme cases, this behavior caused the top of the unit to break and separate.

There have been no incidences of overheating in the company’s wireless-enabled amps themselves, including Line 6 Spider V guitar amplifiers, as well as the new Yamaha THR30II Wireless and THR10II Wireless Amps.

Consumers who purchased a Relay G10, Relay G10S, and Relay G10T Wireless product prior to February 2020 are being advised to immediately stop using these products until they register with YGG and download the firmware update which will eliminate the overheating issue. Consumers are being asked to register for the firmware update at http://www.line6.com/g10recall or by calling toll free 877-865-4636 and entering the unique serial number found on the G10T component. Once they do this, they can download the firmware update.

Consumers who have the Line 6 Relay G10T USB Charging Cable are being asked to cut the cable, take a picture of the cut charging cable and send the picture to YGG. Upon receipt, YGG will provide a full refund in the form of a PayPal payment.

For more information about the required firmware update and other related concerns, please call YGG Customer Service at 877-865-4636 or visit https://line6.com/g10recall/

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About Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc.

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. (YGG) is a U.S. based wholly owned subsidiary of Japan- based Yamaha Corporation, that is now dedicated to serving the needs of guitar players through three distinct brands: Yamaha, Line 6, and Ampeg.

Yamaha began making classical guitars in Hamamatsu, Japan in 1941 and launched in the U.S in 1966 with the legendary FG180 acoustic, the forefather of the best-selling FG series. Since then, Yamaha has gone on to create class- leading instruments including the SBG and Pacifica electric guitars, BB basses, APX electro acoustics, the unique Silent Guitar and, most recently, the TransAcoustic guitar, all combining craftsmanship, technology and engineering excellence to redefine what a guitarist can expect from their guitar.

Line 6 is known for products which leverage groundbreaking digital technology to inspire guitarists. With a long history of firsts, Line 6 has a proven track record of creating category-defining products. Their best-selling flagship Helix® guitar processor has received numerous accolades and awards, including the Guitar World “Platinum Award”, the Premier Guitar “Premier Gear Award”, and the Guitar Player “Editors’ Pick” award.

Ampeg has produced some of the music industry’s most innovative amplification products including the first bass combo amp, the first guitar amp with reverb and the de facto stage bass amp, the SVT. Since the 1940s, Ampeg has offered unique and often first-to-market features and performance capabilities, resulting in six U.S. patents under the Ampeg brand name.

Contact:

press@yamahaguitargroup.com

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AIRWOLF3D Offering Emergency Additive Manufacturing Services


Polycarbonate may be sterilized using: ethylene oxide (EtO), irradiation, and steam autoclaving

3D Printing Medical Components in Polycarbonate

We are ready to 3D print valves and other components at a moment’s notice.

In an unprecedented era, an American company has made the difficult decision to remain open. Airwolf 3D’s Southern California headquarters remains open and is offering essential services and technical support for the following:


  • 3D printing respirator valves
  • Mass additive manufacturing of custom medical components
  • Materials and 3D printing filament (ABS, Polycarbonate, and TPU)
  • Existing users of our FDA approved 3d printer

“We are ready to 3D print valves and other components at a moment’s notice. We urge medical personnel to continue to reach out if anything is needed” explained Airwolf 3D Co-Founder Erick Wolf. Requests for assistance should be directed to: covidmedicalemergency@airwolf3d.com

By order of the Local Health Office, Orange County, California is effectively in quarantine. As such, Airwolf 3D will be operating with a reduced staff. For general questions, you are encouraged to email info@airwolf3d.com. For technical assistance, email tech@airwolf3d.com and we will do our best to offer assistance as soon as possible. All orders are expected to be shipped out within 72 hours. As long as UPS or USPS are shipping, the orders will be shipped.

If you are ordering 3D printing filament and other materials in response to an emergency need, please inform our staff so that we may expedite the shipment of your order.

About Airwolf 3D

Airwolf 3D is committed to designing, manufacturing and selling 3D printers, 3D printer filament, 3D printing software, and 3D printing peripherals that are fast and easy to use. All Airwolf 3D printers are manufactured in the company’s 12,000 sq. ft. facility in Fountain Valley, California. Airwolf 3D printers can be found in Fortune 500 companies, engineering firms, government agencies, and schools worldwide. The factory store is located at 11208 Young River Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.

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Aira Adds Apple and Tesla Veteran Jeff Risher as Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel


Jeff Risher, Chief Strategy Officer & General Counsel, Aira

FreePower has the potential to re-energize the wireless charging industry and deliver on the promise of convenience. It can ignite entirely new ecosystems providing business opportunities and stronger charging experiences across so many different industries.

Aira Inc., makers of FreePower™ free-position wireless charging technology, is excited to announce it has added Apple and Tesla veteran Jeff Risher to its executive team as Chief Strategy Officer and General Counsel.

In this role, Jeff will lead the company’s business development and corporate strategy, as well as oversee Aira’s legal matters, IP strategy and technology partnerships. The hire, Aira’s most senior to date, adds important expertise as the company aims to transform wireless charging and expand its reach into key verticals including consumer electronics, automotive, furniture, and hospitality.

Jeff brings two decades of experience and leadership from technology and automotive brands including Apple, Tesla, and Faraday Future in technology, IP strategy, licensing, litigation, mergers & acquisitions, and strategic partnerships. He has been recognized as one of the “Top IP Strategists in the World” by Intellectual Asset Management Magazine (IAM) and has served as a key advisor for fast growth tech startups.

“We are excited to welcome Jeff to Aira as he brings a wealth of experience and proven judgment in areas that are critical to our growth and success,” said Jake Slatnick, co-founder and CEO of Aira. “Jeff is a seasoned technology strategist, IP expert and deal maker, and has experience at some of the most innovative and well-known brands in the world. He will be instrumental towards our mission to evolve wireless charging forever.”

“From the time I met Jake and Eric, and saw the technology working, I knew I had to be a part of this,” said Risher. “It’s rare to come across an opportunity like Aira where the present needs, future direction and its transformative technology are so well matched with my strengths and background. FreePower has the potential to re-energize the wireless charging industry and deliver on the promise of convenience. It can ignite entirely new ecosystems providing business opportunities and stronger charging experiences across so many different industries.”

Through inventive hardware and software, Aira has transformed the wireless charging experience with FreePower™. Engineered from the ground up, FreePower™ achieves complete freedom of placement with its built-in-house chipset and foundationally new wireless power transmitting technology. Sophisticated algorithms enable multi-device charging with rapid device detection and precision power delivery. Aira’s FreePower™ technology is an elegant solution that pushes boundaries making good on the fundamental promise of wireless charging – convenience.

Operating on top of the Qi Standard, FreePower™ is compatible with all major devices including those from Apple, Samsung, and Google.

To learn more about Aira and FreePower™, visit http://www.airapower.com. To access additional media assets, view the press kit HERE.

About Aira

Aira, founded in 2017 by Jake Slatnick and Eric Goodchild, is the creator of FreePower™, a free-position, multi-device wireless charging technology. With a mission to evolve wireless charging, Aira is forming FreePower™ technology partnerships across several verticals including consumer electronics, automotive, furniture and hospitality. Aira’s first technology partner, Nomad Goods, is slated to bring FreePower™ to market with their Base Station Pro in 2020. Aira is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona.

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AnywhereCommerce announces a Partnership with FroogalPay to Activate Payment Processing at Stadiums and Arenas Across the US


We are excited to team with FroogalPay as they build and expand payment apps and services for professional and collegiate sporting venues nationwide.

AnywhereCommerce, a pioneer of mobile payments that powers transactions with next-level payment integration solutions, is pleased to announce a partnership with FroogalPay, a payment enabling middleware to apps and a user-friendly payment platform for merchants.

As a rapidly growing solutions provider, FroogalPay integrated AnywhereCommerce card readers and gateway to run a powerful app for Raffle Ticket sales at top sports stadiums and arenas across the country. Jeff Park, Chief Revenue Officer at AnywhereComerce states, “We are excited to team with FroogalPay as they build and expand payment apps and services for professional and collegiate sporting venues nationwide. They have been a tremendous partner, and we look forward to promoting, and supporting, the FroogalPay team as they forge ahead on future rollouts.”

Jonathan Reinsdorf, Chief Executive Officer of FroogalPay states, “Integrating AnywhereCommerce readers into the FroogalPay system increases our value as middleware that enables apps to take payments. The ease of integration and dedicated support of AnywhereCommerce has enabled us to quickly bring our solution to market. We are seeing tremendous success with existing clients and have growing demand for implementations from coast to coast.”

About AnywhereCommerce

Founded in 2006 by the pioneers of mobile payments, AnywhereCommerce powers transactions with next-level payment integration solutions. From Card Readers to its unique TaaS (Terminal-as-a-Service) offering, Developer Tools and Custom Solutions, AnywhereCommerce provide ISVs, ISOs, MSPs, Enterprises, Acquirers and more with a range of payment options to process and manage transactions at the point-of-service anywhere, anytime. Payments simplified. https://www.anywherecommerce.com/

About FroogalPay

FroogalPay is a user-friendly Virtual Terminal/Invoicing System/Hosted Payment Pages platform for merchants that turbocharges how 120+ payment gateways process credit cards and ACH. In addition, FroogalPay is middleware that provides software developers a quick and easy way to accept payments from within their application. With a single lightning-fast integration, software developers can access all of our 120+ turbocharged gateways, FroogalPay is headquartered in Chicago with an office in Montreal, Canada. Visit froogalpay.com.

Media Contact

Jeff Park

Chief Revenue Officer

678-641-5343

jeff.park@anywherecommerce.com

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L-com Launches Ruggedized USB 3.0 Cable Assemblies with Die-Cast Shells and Thumbscrews


L-com Launches Ruggedized USB 3.0 Cable Assemblies with Die-Cast Shells and Thumbscrews

“Our new ruggedized USB 3.0 cables are perfect for use in industrial settings where high vibration, impacts & other harsh conditions prevail,” said Dustin Guttadauro, Product Line Manager

L-com, an Infinite Electronics brand and a preferred manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, announced today that it has launched a new series of ruggedized USB 3.0 cables that feature die-cast metal back shells and optional thumbscrews that are commonly used in machine vision applications.

L-com’s new CAU3DCVIS-series cables were developed to address demanding connectivity applications including industrial and factory automation, process engineering, machine vision, data acquisition and PLC communications.

These unique and hard to find cables feature specialized die-cast back shells with optional thumbscrews for securing the connectors to ensure connectivity is not disrupted in the event of pull or impact. The cables are available off-the-shelf with the following connector combinations: Type-A male to Micro-B male, Type-A male to Type-C male and Type-A male to Type-B male. Other features include black PVC cable jackets, double shielding and 22AWG power conductors which provide maximum USB power transfer.

“Our new ruggedized USB 3.0 cables are perfect for use in industrial settings where high vibration, impacts and other harsh conditions prevail. These unique cables can be mated to any standard USB 3.0 Type-A jack and allow for the use of thumbscrews for applications requiring extra secure connections,” said Dustin Guttadauro, Product Line Manager.

L-com’s new ruggedized USB 3.0 cable assemblies with die-cast back shells are in-stock and available for immediate shipment.

About L-com:

L-com, a leading manufacturer of wired and wireless connectivity products, offers a wide range of solutions and unrivaled customer service for the electronics and data communications industries. The company’s product portfolio includes cable assemblies, connectors, adapters, antennas, enclosures, surge protectors and more. L-com is headquartered in North Andover, Mass., is ISO 9001: 2015 certified and many of its products are UL® recognized. L-com 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, ShowMe Cables, 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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