Technologies

Saft has signed an agreement with Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems to supply lithium-ion batteries for the MEXSAT-1 and MEXSAT-2 satellites. These satellites are part of the MEXSAT communications system, which will provide broadband for Mexican civilian and governmental infrastructure to meet humanitarian needs and offer domestic communication coverage within the country.

Coherent, Inc., a company specializing in laser-based solutions for the industrial and scientific markets, has announced that Höganäs (China) Co. Ltd., Coherent, Inc. and ABB have opened a laser application center at Höganäs's Shanghai facility.

Molex Incorporated is supporting the University of Michigan UMsolar team as they take on the challenge of winning the 2011 World Solar Challenge. The UMsolar team's car, named Quantum, incorporates numerous Molex electronic components, as well as several solderless terminals.

Microlease has added JDSU's 'Drive Test' hedging solution to its range of inventory available for rent or leasing.

Identec Solutions, a global leader in wireless sensor systems, in collaboration with Berlin GmbH Engineers Bureau BeSB, has deployed a noise measurement and identification system for use on high-speed racetracks. Thanks to Identec Solutions' SensorSMART Platform, the system effectively measures noise emissions from race cars in real time.

Rohde & Schwarz has released new software for coverage testing using its R&S ETL TV analyzer. Many digital broadcast network operators already use the ETL analyzer for the installation and maintenance of their transmitters.

Farnell has added more than 6,500 military, aerospace, industrial and commercial connectors from Amphenol to the product range of the world's second largest manufacturer of interconnect and cable solutions.

Molex Incorporated has received ISO/TS-16949:2009 certification for its flexible copper products plant in Taipei, Taiwan, for successfully meeting automotive quality standards. The certification, awarded by an authorized third-party company, is a testament to Molex's commitment to meeting the most demanding management standards.

RYB, a French company specializing in utility networks, unveiled the first technological solution for detecting and communicating with underground networks at the Gastech conference in Amsterdam (March 21-24, 2011). Developed in collaboration with CEA-Leti, this unique technology revolutionizes the safety, monitoring, and maintenance of gas, energy, and hazardous materials transport networks, significantly reducing industrial risks associated with these activities.

A new mobile network architecture launched by Nokia Siemens Networks at CTIA Wireless 2011 is capable of directing mobile broadband capacity to where it is most needed. Known as Liquid Radio, this architecture enables more cost-effective use of network resources by sharing and redistributing capacity based on user demand. Nokia Siemens Networks also announced its innovative Flexi Multiradio Antenna system as part of the Liquid Radio architecture. The company expects to begin deploying this architecture in 2011.

The first global demonstration of Extreme Networks' standards-based 40 GB Ethernet switching functionality has been successfully completed between the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva and SARA (the Netherlands National Centre for Computing and High-Performance Electronic Science) in Amsterdam.

More than six months after the launch of BreezeMAX Extreme, the first mobile 802.16e WiMAX product for unlicensed bands, Alvarion Ltd. customers are already benefiting from the significant improvements introduced in version 1.5 of the solution, designed to meet the demands of the IT and security markets. BreezeMAX Extreme aims to increase standard performance through advanced radio technologies and adaptable use tailored to each customer's specific needs.

The Anritsu MT8860C WLAN Test Suite has been approved to be part of the complete test system for the CWG (Converged Wireless Group) Wi-Fi Certification Test.

Arteixo Telecom has launched a research and development (R&D) center to promote projects that will allow the company to diversify its business, positioning itself in market niches with great growth potential, such as the application of new technologies to environmental management and energy efficiency.