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Molex, a global leader in the high speed interconnect marketplace, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Luxtera’s Active Optical Cable (AOC) business. Luxtera, the worldwide leader in Silicon CMOS Photonics, will transfer all aspects of its existing and future AOC business to Molex including current QSFP+ (Quad Small Form Factor Pluggable) 40Gbps Ethernet and InfiniBand products and customers. The acquisition immediately adds QSFP active optical cables to Molex’s portfolio of active optical connectivity products. The acquisition includes an exclusive agreement for Luxtera to develop and supply advanced chip-sets for future Molex products that are based on Luxtera’s silicon photonics technology, including next generation 14Gbps and four channel 25Gbps products for the 100Gbps Ethernet and InfiniBand markets. The companies will work together on future product planning to provide customers with leading edge interconnect solutions at 10Gbps, 14Gbps, 25Gbps, and faster d

Enerpac is proud to announce the release of our new Industrial Tools catalog, E326e — providing a complete range of quality high-force tools for all industrial applications.

Laidler Associates, the market leader in machinery safety is running a series of short machinery safety seminars that are free for delegates to attend.

The EIC, the leading trade association for UK companies supplying goods and services to the energy industries worldwide is teaming up with educational charity EDT in recognition that more needs to be done to encourage students to move into science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) careers.

Red Lion Controls, Inc. announces a new sales office in Sprockhövel, Germany. Red Lion's full line of industrial control solutions—including HMI products, process controls, panel meters, sensors and software—were previously available in Germany through the company's broad distribution network. Red Lion has added local sales support to the previous sales structure in Germany, further embracing, expanding and showing commitment to the German market.

Electrolube, the leading specialist manufacturer of high performance chemicals for the electronics, automotive and industrial manufacturing industries is backing up its promise of future growth and expansion by adding to its senior sales team.

The organisers of MCERTS 2011 (Telford, 30th and 31st March) have announced the workshop programme to run alongside the event's main conference and exhibition.

In these challenging economic circumstances, where in some cases capital equipment spend has sometimes been difficult to justify; Chronos BTH supplied retrofit and refurbishment projects have allowed ten (10) companies to upgrade equipment and thereby make the maximum use out of their existing systems.

Online TV series hits million-view milestone giving engineers, enthusiasts and DIYers entertaining insight into modding inspiration, practice and culture

Chronos BTH, represented by APF (Australian Prime Fibre Pty Ltd), will take place at this year’s AUSPACK PLUS at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. APF exclusively represents Chronos BTH – Premier Tech’s packaging products in Australia and New Zealand.