Standex-Meder Electronics, a leading manufacturer of precise, reliable, and long-lasting sensors and magnetic components worldwide, announces its MK15-501 magnetically operated reed proximity sensors for surface-mount device (SMD) mounting. With its simple internal structure, the MK15-501 is ideal for position-detecting in surface-mounted PCB assemblies, meter anti-tampering sensors, and lid-detectors in household appliances, as well as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning components.

With its small dimension, only 16 x 2.8 x 2.8 millimeters, the MK15-501 is excellent for low-power operations, requiring no external power for sensor operation. … Read More → "Standex-Meder Electronics Announces MK15-501 Reed Sensors for SMD Mounting"

Melbourne, Australia; Geneva, Switzerland, August 8, 2014 – Australian technology company, Bluechiip Limited (ASX:BCT) and STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, the world’s top MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) manufacturer and the leading supplier of MEMS for devices in consumer and mobile applications^[1], today announced the transition to high-volume production for their jointly developed, unique MEMS-based tracking tags with the ability to meet demand in excess of 1 million tags a year.