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Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 6% in October; Annual Sales Projected to Increase 5% in 2020 

WASHINGTON—Nov. 3, 2020—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) today announced worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $39.0 billion for the month of October 2020, an increase of 6.0 percent compared to the October 2019 total of $36.8 billion and 3.1 percent more than the September 2020 total of $37.9 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the World Semiconductor […]

Laser weapon research character recognition

SAN DIEGO – Officials of the U.S. Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) in San Diego will conduct virtual Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP) Consortium Virtual Quarterly Industry Day briefings on Wednesday 9 Dec. 2020. Source: laser weapon research character recognition | Military & Aerospace Electronics

Raytheon awarded $235.6M for production of Silent Knight Radar 

Dec. 1 (UPI) — Raytheon has been awarded a $235.6 million multi-year contract for production and delivery of the Silent Knight Radar for U.S. Special Operations Command, according to the Pentagon. Source: Raytheon awarded $235.6M for production of Silent Knight Radar – UPI.com

Clinical Trial For DEKA Dialysis Device Being Considered At Manchester VA

A new public-private partnership may bring the clinical trial of a dialysis device to the Manchester VA. The device, the CVS Kidney Care’s HemoCare Hemodialysis System developed by DEKA research in Manchester, would allow dialysis patients to complete the process at home. Source: Clinical Trial For DEKA Dialysis Device Being Considered At Manchester VA | New […]

Lockheed Martin Wins Heavy Lift Contract

Lockheed Martin received $2B in contract awards.Month-over-month there was a slight decrease in contract values.Lockheed Martin is still heading for a very strong year. Source: Lockheed Martin Wins Heavy Lift Contract (NYSE:LMT) | Seeking Alpha

BAE Systems secures $197.45M Navy contract

BAE Systems (OTCPK:BAESF) has been awarded a ~$197.45M, firm-fixed-price contract for the execution of the USS Wasp (‘LHD 1’) fiscal 2021 Chief of Naval Operations scheduled docking selected restricted availability. This availability will include a combination of maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Wasp. Source: BAE Systems secures $197.45M Navy contract (OTCMKTS:BAESF) | Seeking Alpha

ams announces accurate digital temperature sensor for wearable devices

Premstaetten, Austria (December 2, 2020) — ams (SIX: AMS), a leading worldwide supplier of high performance sensor solutions, today announced the launch of the AS6221, the world’s most accurate digital temperature sensor.The AS6221 achieves measurement accuracy of ±0.09°C, over a temperature range from 20°C to 42°C, making it ideal for the measurement of human body […]

Empower Announces Configurable Capacitor Technology Platform

Empower Semiconductor, the world leader in Integrated Voltage Regulators (IVR), today announced a breakthrough with the highest performance, most configurable, and smallest commercially available range of capacitors. E-CAP™ is a vastly superior performing capacitor, far exceeding the semiconductor industry’s previously leading Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC). Source: Empower Announces E-CAP™: The Highest Performance, Smallest Size, and […]

Massachusetts small businesses that are open drop 37% amid coronavirus

As the coronavirus pandemic has triggered shutdowns and restrictions across the state, a staggering number of small businesses in Massachusetts have closed their doors amid plummeting revenues, according to Harvard researchers. Source: Massachusetts small businesses that are open drop 37% amid coronavirus: Report

Northrop Grumman grabs $4.8B DoD contract for Global Hawk drone 

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) is awarded a $4.8B contract to develop, modernize, retrofit and sustain variants of the U.S. Air Force’s Global Hawk drone fleet, the Department of Defense reports.The work will be performed in San Diego, Calif., and is expected to be completed by September 2030, the Pentagon says. Source: Northrop Grumman grabs $4.8B DoD […]

Arrow Denies Military Ties as U.S. Weighs Restrictions

Arrow Electronics Inc. is in talks with the U.S. government about the designation of an Asian subsidiary that could lead to export restrictions, another potential flashpoint in the clash between the world’s two largest economies. Source: Arrow Denies Military Ties as U.S. Weighs Restrictions – Bloomberg