ESNA spoke with ReSolve, part of Arrow's newly launched reverse logistics group, which also includes Intechra, an IT asset disposition services company and Converge, an independent distributor, to discuss the importance of a reverse supply chain logistics program. 
The aftermath of Japan's earthquake last month has left the electronics supply chain struggling with production stoppages and shipment delays of electronic components and raw materials supply.
Because the DRAM market is highly volatile the current buyer's market could quickly swing into a seller's market during the second half of 2011. Buyers will need to keep an eye on several key issues.
Small businesses to get $37M in funding for clean energy technologies
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) has announced $37 million in funding from the Recovery Act for small businesses that participate in research and development of clean energy technologies. The DoE expects the funding will help create jobs, reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign oil and reduce carbon pollution.
Administered through the DoE’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, the funding targets U.S. companies with fewer than 500 employees.
Applications are currently being accepted for topic areas related to improving energy efficiency including:
- Advanced building air conditioning and refrigeration, thermal load shifting, and cool roofs
- Water usage in electric power generation and industrial processes
- Power plant cooling
- Advanced gas turbines and materials
- Sensors, controls, and wireless networks
- Advanced water power technology development
- Smart controllers for smart grid applications
- Advanced solar technologies
- Advanced industrial technologies development
- Advanced manufacturing processes
The deadline for applications is September 4, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. EST. Approximately $8.5 million is expected to be available for new Phase awards. Successful applicants may receive up to $150,000 for a Phase I grant for a period of six months to demonstrate the feasibility of the ideas that appear to have commercial potential. Click here for more information about the program.
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Delphi Automotive intros an aluminum cable as an alternative to more expensive copper cabling in automotive applications.