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A telecom switching facility such as a central office may include dozens of network components that communicate at speeds up to 10 Gbits/s. Unfortunately, installing serial 10-Gbits/s optical interfaces between […]

The operations and management of Mykrolis Corp of Bedford, MA, are discussed in detail by chairman and CEO C. William Zadel. The company provides semiconductors and semiconductor test equipment.

The operations and management of Strategic Diagnostics Inc of Newark, DE, are described in detail by president and CEO Richard C. Birkmeyer. The company supplies test and measuring equipment to industry.

Boston--All around the country--and even the globe--companies are moving ahead with submetering properties for water, sewer, electric and gas. They cite conservation as a benefit for all, and savings as [...]

The operations and management of Cohu Inc of Poway, CA, are described in detail by president and CEO James A. Donahue. The company provides test and other equipment to the semiconductor industry.

Techniques of measuring the effectiveness of test systems in a Six Sigma manufacturing process are discussed.

Brown and Sharpe Manufacturing Co is reinventing itself after successfully undergoing a corporate turnaround. The global metrology firm is merging its various facilities and product lines to achieve its objective of concentrating on the global market. It has changed its corporate logo and its corporate colors aimed at creating a new corporate image and unifying its work force. It has also engaged in a joint venture with Metroptic Technologies Ltd and other initiatives such as the development of new software and sensor technology., Brown & Sharpe, the international metrology company, is setting its sights on becoming a truly global player. To do so it is broadening its base while at the same time [...]

Q: Tom, what are some of the new developments in surface treating that Enercon is bringing to the industry? A. Enercon's introduction of atmospheric plasma systems is the single biggest [...]

Earlier this year, one of Canada's most well-known and respected biotech CEOs traded in her high-profile position for a less demanding role. Not leaving the industry entirely, Julia Levy will [...]

The operations and management of Aetrium Inc of North St Paul, MN, are discussed in detail by chief administrative officer Douglas L. Hemer. The company is a provider of semiconductor production equipment.

The Fischerscope family of PCB measuring instruments employs three different test methods to measure the thickness of copper, electroplated coatings and other finishes, easily meeting the exacting quality assurance demands [...]

The operations and management of Tekelec Inc of Calabasas, CA, are described in detail by vice president Paul Miller. Tekelec provides packet technology to industry.

Brown and Sharpe Manufacturing Co. aims to develop metrology software that will allow manufacturers in automotive, aerospace, machine tools, industrial machinery and many other industries to improve their understanding of their processes and enhance the quality, performance and reliability of their products. These quality products can then be incorporated into shopfloors, production facilities and laboratories to achieve precision in measurement and accurate dimensioning. CEO Frank T. Curtin believes R&D partnering and the Intranet can contribute immensely to this goal., Brown & Sharpe exec looks to R&D partnering, the Intranet. Brown & Sharpe's CEO Frank T Curtin has a wide array of metrology products at his fingertips. They are at [...]

They're popping up like spring flowers. Spin-offs are a popular and often practical way to start up a new company. Here's a few hows and whys. Spin-off. It sounds like [...]

The spin control methods employed by Keithley Instruments Inc chief financial officer Ron Rebner in reporting a quarterly loss to the firm's stockholders and investors are described. The financial executive of the electrical testing equipment maker puts much emphasis on ensuring and maintaining the company's credibility. He advocates for candor in dealing with investors while at the same time limiting the amount of information to be released.

: Tech Pro Europe GmbH, the Bruggen, Germany-based test equipment maker, aims to establish itself as a technical leader in the sector. And, already, 'sales are through the roof,' claimed [...]

The market for automatic test equipment is finally improving after a severe downturn in the industry. But ATE vendors are still taking dramatic cost-cutting measures to offset the slower-than-expected recovery […]

The electronic communications network Attain, owned by broker Domestic Securities, is expected to participate in Nasdaq's SuperMontage-albeit reluctantly, and mostly because it does not view the National Association of Securities [...]

Silicon Valley -- When Agilent Technologies Inc. was under the Hewlett-Packard Co. umbrella, missing performance numbers 12 out of 13 quarters was a clear sign that something needed to be […]

The operations and management of Transmation Inc of Rochester, NY, are discussed in detail by president and CEO Robert G. Klimasewski. The company provides testing and measuring equipment to industry.

TEST AND MEASUREMENT provides standard and customized test, measurement and monitoring instruments, systems and software. Our customers include leading communications network equipment manufacturers and service providers; electronic component and equipment […]

Keeping your world up and running Fluke Corporation is the world leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of electronic test tools and software. Since its founding in 1948, Fluke […]

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Pullman, Wash., has formed SEL Industrial Solutions Group to serve non-utility users of electric power. The group will help engineers and managers of electrical power systems apply [...]

While in tech school, a friend and I decided to build a general-purpose power supply. Our shopping list included a citizens-band noise-eliminator kit that would filter the DC output. The […]

Fremont-based semiconductor testing-equipment manufacturer Credence Systems Corp. said it laid off 26 percent of its work force in the past six months as a result of slow sales. The company [...]

Phoenix-based Microtest Inc. has formed a partnership with Panduit Corp. to enhance marketing and service to the structured cabling industry. Microtest manufactures network test and measurement products. Panduit, based in [...]

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, a supplier of electric power protection, control and monitoring systems, has formed the SEL Industrial Solutions Group to meet the needs of non-utility electric power, including independent [...]

Brighton is the full-service sales, marketing and technical center for Summit Co. Ltd., an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of test and measurement equipment for high technology, chemical, electronics, industrial, food, beverage [...]

The overwhelming smell of pastures hit me when I stepped out of the Denver airport to claim my rental car in early June. To find out about this area's electronics [...]