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Elbit Acquires Sparton, Supplier of Maritime Electronics for Defense Industry

Elbit Systems, the Israel-based defense supplier, has acquired marine electronics company Sparton Corporation for $380 million. The move brings into the Elbit portfolio Sparton’s inertial sensing technology known for its magnetic precision in navigation and positioning applications for military […]

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Tiny Inductors from TDK for True Stereo in Cable-Free Earbuds

True Wireless Stereo devices deliver stereo sound through completely cable-free earbuds. They are finding increasing application with smartphones, smartwatches, other wearables and portable players, driving up demand from electronics manufacturers for components to enable them.  One component maker targeting the domain is TDK […]

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Scientists Streamline Process for Controlling Spin in Magnetic Materials

Marking a major achievement in the field of spintronics, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Yale University have demonstrated the ability to control spin dynamics in magnetic materials by altering their thickness. The study, published recently in Nature Materials, could lead to smaller, more energy-efficient electronic devices. […]

Electromagnetics

Panasonic Develops Moving Coil Technology for In-Vehicle Wireless Charging

Panasonic Automotive announced two variants of in-vehicle wireless charging technology — moving coil and static coil – at the Consumer Electronics show, held virtually in January. Both variants provide efficient in-vehicle charging, making it easier to power up mobile […]

Materials/Manufacturing

Electrowind Acquires CBS Electric Insulation Materials in Calgary

Expanding its reach across Canada, Electro-Wind Supply has acquired CBS Electric Insulation Materials of Calgary, a distributor of wire, insulation and electrical materials that has served the western part of the country since 1979.  Now with three locations in Canada, Electrowind has served […]