A new report finds that the market for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) is set to grow substantially in the next 10 years, surpassing even compact fluorescent lightbulbs as an energy-efficient lighting option. By 2020, LEDs will cover 46 percent of the $4.4 billion U.S. market for lamps in the commercial, industrial and outdoor stationary sectors, driven by the overall push toward … [Read more...]
EIC Solutions Launches New Website
EIC Solutions, Inc., a manufacturer of thermoelectric air conditioners and standard and custom sizes of electronic enclosures, recently went live with its new website, www.eicsolutions.com, allowing easier navigation and access to product information. The new site’s features include updated photos with specifications, a more comprehensive list of products, an improved layout … [Read more...]
Thermal/EMI Combination Shield Design Case Study
Laird Technologies, Inc. recently released its thermal/EMI combination shield design case study, which discusses in detail the process of how thermal simulation software was utilized in the design of a thermal/EMI combination shield. Instead of building a physical prototype, the initial concept design was simulated, allowing for an accurate prediction of the thermal performance … [Read more...]
Thermal Paper Draws Top Award at PCIM Conference
A paper on thermal aspects in power systems won a Young Engineer Award at this year’s PCIM (Power Electronics/Intelligent Motion/Power Quality) Europe Conference. The Young Engineer Award is presented to exceptional contributions from young professionals (under 35 years old). Andreas Munding of Liebherr-Elektronik GmbH and his co-authors were recognized for their paper, … [Read more...]
Study: Carbon Nanotubes Could be Used for New Energy Systems
A team of scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered a previously unknown phenomenon that can cause powerful waves of energy to shoot through minuscule wires known as carbon nanotubes. The discovery could lead to a new way of producing electricity, the researchers say. The phenomenon, described as thermopower waves, is such a new discovery that it’s … [Read more...]
