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ELECTRONICS March 9, 2018 Heat switch developed for electronics
By: Loknath DasSchematic of the thermal switch showing the (a) ON-state with the liquid metal droplet bridging the heat source and sink and (b) OFF-state with liquid metal removed from the channel. (c) Side view image of the fabricated thermal switch device. (d) The ON and OFF thermal resistance circuits based on a 1-D heat transfer model. […]
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ELECTRONICS March 9, 2018 ‘Over 2.8 lakh trained in electronics, IT skills under government schemes’
By: Loknath DasNEW DELHI: Over 2.8 lakh people have been trained in various courses in operations, repair and service as part of various government initiatives for skill development in electronics and IT sector, Parliament was informed today. Of the 2.8 lakh who were enrolled and trained, about 1.75 lakh candidates have been been certified, Electronics and IT […]
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ELECTRONICS February 14, 2018 Partnership to Launch Next Generation Electronics Recycling Company
By: Loknath DasCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Recycling industry veterans Jill Vaské and Robert Houghton announced that they have together formed Sage Sustainable Electronics LLC (http://www.sageSE.com) in order to set new standards for electronics reuse and repurposing. The pair previously founded Redemtech in 1998, a two-time Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader in IT Asset Disposition, leading the company until its […]
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ELECTRONICS February 14, 2018 Mother-Daughter Team Helps Environment by Collecting Old Electronics
By: Loknath DasRecycling old electronic equipment can be a hassle. And the toxic materials in those devices can be incredibly harmful to the environment. That’s why mother-daughter team Rachel Treasure and Eva Metcalfe started their business, E-CycleWise. The business takes people’s unwanted or damaged electronic devices and disposes of them in a way that won’t harm the environment. […]
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ELECTRONICS February 14, 2018 How to Recycle Electronics and Why Your Small Business Should
By: Loknath DasThere’s a good chance your business uses a fair amount of electronic devices to manage your operations. There’s also a good chance that you update those electronics fairly regularly. So what do you do with the old devices when you replace them? For electronic devices ranging from printers to mobile devices, recycling can be a […]
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ELECTRONICS December 14, 2017 Study Looks to Help Inform Electronics Materials Management
By: Loknath DasStaples has offered drop-off sites for wasted electronics at its stores since 2007 and now accepts up to seven pieces a day free. Since that time, more retailers and manufacturers have worked to help divert fast-accumulating discarded electronics. But managing these materials remains a pressing challenge, especially as the stream continues to evolve, as a […]
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ELECTRONICS December 2, 2017 Samsung Electronics to Set Up AI Research Centre
By: Loknath DasSamsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Wednesday it would create an artificial intelligence (AI) research centre and strengthen an executive role to look for new business areas for all its three major business groups. The minor changes to the tech giant’s business structure were to “quickly respond to market changes,” Samsung Electronics said in a statement. The move […]
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ELECTRONICS September 25, 2017 Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale: Top Deals on Smartphones, Electronics And More
By: Loknath DasAmazon India has announced the Great Indian Festival sale on the e-commerce website starting from tomorrow. The sale will commence early for Amazon Prime members, starting at 12 noon on September 20, 2017. For the rest of the users, the Amazon Great Indian Festival sale will begin from 12 am on September 21 and will […]
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ELECTRONICS September 21, 2017 Find a new home for your old electronics
By: Loknath DasWhether you’re heading off to college, moving into a new place or just need some extra cash, selling your old electronics is a good way to free up some space and earn money at the same time. You could try selling your gadgets through marketplaces but this often eats up your time and leaves you […]
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ELECTRONICS September 18, 2017 Govt tightens quality checks on imported electronics; smartwatches, CCTV cameras also under scanner
By: Loknath DasTo check the flow of sub-standard goods in the country, the Ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) has added 13 more items including smartwatches and CCTV cameras, to the list of imported electronics that will have to undergo stringent quality checks, reports Mint. The 13 new items were added on August 17 to the Electronics […]
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ELECTRONICS September 15, 2017 MIRC Electronics zooms 44% in two days post Q1 results
By: Loknath DasMIRC Electronics has hit the upper circuit for the second straight day, up 20% at Rs 24.16 on BSE after the company on Wednesday reported nearly four-fold jump in net profit at Rs 4.50 crore in June quarter (Q1FY18). The company engaged in consumer electronics business had reported a profit of Rs 1.16 crore in a year ago […]
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ELECTRONICS September 13, 2017 Conductive metal inks help Draper develop 3D printed electronics for IoT market
By: Loknath DasDraper, an engineering firm based in Cambridge, MA, is 3D printing with a conductive metal-based multi-material ink. The company has used the process to embed electronic devices into industrial components. 3D printing has long been used as a prototyping tool for mechanical and industrial components. With the ability to rapid prototype on a 3D printer, […]