Several locations received analysis and recommendations from industry experts so staff could develop action plans in order to implement energy saving measures. 

Envirogen Technologies Fluidized Bed Reactor is first direct use of biological treatment technology for a potable water application.

Kuwait anticipates awarding eight public-private partnership contracts in the power and water sector worth KD 2.1 billion ($7.1 billion) in Q4 2016 and Q1 2017, says National Bank of Kuwait.

An operating agreement for a proposed desalination plant at Tianjin, the largest port city in northern China, was signed on November 8, 2016, by Xianda Seawater Resources Company of Malaysia, and Tianjin Administrative Commission.

Toshiba is to expand production of its proprietary 3D flash non-volatile memory and has announced plans to build a wafer fabrication facility at Yokkaichi, Japan for expanded production of BiCS Flash. The production line will use artificial intelligence (AI) for the first time. The plan to build a new 3D flash facility was announced in March, and construction will now start …

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At Electronica 2016 ams, the sensor and analogue IC specialist, is launching a pre-calibrated relative humidity and ambient temperature single-die sensor IC. The ENS210 provides output in Kelvin, accurate to a maximum +/-0.2 degree C over the range of 0 to 70 degree C. It also provides relative humidity measurements as a digital output accurate …

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At Electronica 2016 we caught up with Peter Wood, DesignSpark Digital Marketing Manager. He talks about how RS supports millions of engineers around the globe room the design to the maintenance of their products and systems.

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At Electronica 2016, we caught up with Doug Steele, Harwin’s v-p of sales and marketing. He talks about Harwin’s secure, space saving Gecko Screw-Lok connector for harsh environments. Thank you to Doug Steele for his time. Read all our Electronica 2016 coverage »

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Power Integrations has introduced an off-line switcher IC with safety features including input over-voltage, input under-voltage protection, output short-circuit and over-temperature protection, plus a rugged 725V mosfet. Called LinkSwitch-TN2, it can be used for non-isolated applications delivering up to 360mA, as well as be configured as a buck, buck-boost or a non-isolated flyback converter. Intended applications include: …

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I must say I’m not surprised by the US election. Having spent nearly three weeks in California in October I found that nearly everyone I spoke to said they were voting Trump though they then made a zip gesture over their lips. Vote Trump but keep quiet about it was the message. Which is why …

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