Sun Microsystems has announced a global cooperation with Ericsson and Nokia that aims to unite the network equipment provider (NEP) community and assist telecommunications operators and service providers.

The National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has announced the appointment of James Tinslay, former head of the NECA New South Wales Chapter, as chief executive officer of the national body.

Microchip Technology has announced the formation of the Medical Products Group (MPG) to address the emerging challenges of the medical electronics market through close partnerships with medical device makers.

According to a report from Innovative Research and Products (iRAP) titled ‘Ultracapacitors – A Global Industry and Market Analysis (ETP-101)’, the ultracapacitors market will see continued growth during 2006 to 2011.

As the result of a detailed strategic review of the various business units within the company, Crisp Technologies has decided to split into two separate organisations to better focus on specific business areas.

Amtex Electronics has developed a customisable battery charger that maintains voltage levels in emergency service and rapid response vehicles.

Due to the continual growth of AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty Ltd in New South Wales, the company is again on the move.

Integrated Electronic Solutions (IES) was presented the EIA Gold Cup for Excellence in Engineering and Commercialisation, during the Electronics Industry Association (EIA) annual dinner, by EIA president Peter Charlesworth.

A combination of camera and software is going to help protect drivers from the dangerous effects of momentary drowsiness.

Yokogawa Australia has moved its central Queensland facility from Rockhampton to larger premises in Gladstone.

Peregrine Semiconductor Australia won the ‘AusIndustry Award for Excellence in Innovation and Commercialisation of R&D’ for the quality of relationships established with users and government, and the role that PSA has played in demonstrating the worth of Australian microelectronics designers to the global electronics industry.

Glyn High-Tech Distribution has been appointed as a distributor of ZigBee wireless solutions provider Jennic for Australia and New Zealand.

Recharging your notebook computer and mobile phone and a variety of other gadgets might one day be possible in the same way many people now surf the web: wirelessly.

Despite Brisbane’s traffic chaos, a steady stream of visitors attended the Queensland Manufacturing Technology Exhibition (QMan) 2006, held from 17-19 October. The exhibition attracted just under 1900 visitors and 94 exhibitors.

Zilker Labs has signed an agreement with Avnet to support Zilker’s business throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including major markets such as Korea, Taiwan, China and Hong King. Zilker Labs also has an Asian subsidiary, Zilker Labs Asia, Ltd, based in Hong Kong, that supports users throughout Asia.