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Bottom line: People matter

Based in western Massachusetts, wiring harness maker MicroTek exemplifies the idea that diversity in the workforce is what makes companies stronger. The company was founded 26 years ago with the sole purpose of providing a meaningful workplace for people with disabilities, according to CEO Anne Paradis. After weathering the economic storms of earlier this y… Continue

Posted by Matt Vincent on October 27th, 2009 at 11:17am

Could Micro USB save the planet?

Last week, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) gave its formal approval for a universal mobile phone charger standard incorporating Micro USB connection technology.… Continue

Posted by Matt Vincent on October 26th, 2009 at 11:00am

Copper supply shortage seen looming

According to reporting in UK trade publication Mining Weekly.com: "A copper supply shortage is looming, but top tier copper resources that could fill the supply gap are not only hard to find, but would take time to turn to account. Independent consultancy GFMS says a copper deficit of 88,000 tons is likely, which, it says, is likely to push the copper price t… Continue

Posted by Matt Vincent on October 5th, 2009 at 2:48pm — 1 Comment

Light Peak: The plot thins

Glad I waited a bit bit before posting on in Intel's newly announced and much ballyhooed optical interconnect technology for PCs, Light Peak. Why, say you? Because, at least according to a recent… Continue

Posted by Matt Vincent on October 2nd, 2009 at 10:51am — 1 Comment

Utilities hatch ambitious plans to own and operate large-scale PV projects

A great article here from Connector Specifier's sister site, RenewableEnergyWorld.com. Here's an excerpt: By JUSTIN MORESCO -- In years past, solar photovoltaic (PV) installations were largely done in a piecemeal fashion,… Continue

Posted by Matt Vincent on August 18th, 2009 at 9:01am