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E-Switch’s PV7 Anti-vandal Switch Offers Water and Tamper Resistance

E-Switch announces the PV7 series, a water resistant anti-vandal switch. With a rating of 2 amps 48VDC, it comes illuminated in red, yellow, orange, blue, green or white. Both ring and dot illumination options are available. Made of stainless steel and nickel plated brass, the PV7 series vandal resistant switch has a long mechanical life expectancy of 1,000,000 cycles. Specifications include:

  • Mechanical Life: 1,000,000 cycles
  • Electrical Life: 50,000 cycles
  • Illumination Base Rating:

yellow, red and orange: 20mA 1.8V;
blue, green and white: 20mA 2.8V

  • Contact Rating: 2A 48VDC
  • Contact Resistance: 50milliohms (initial max)
  • Insulation Resistance: 1,000Megaohms Min
  • Dielectric Strength: 2,000 VAC
  • Operating Temperature: -20C to +70C

This new illuminated anti-vandal switch works great for elevator and kiosk applications, and for those applications that require public usage, such as ticket dispensers.

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com to request your full-line catalog! You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects! Little Details. Big Quality.

About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today. Both companies have been delivering innovative and quality switches to the electronics, telecom, high tech, instrumentation, industrial, appliance and consumer markets since 1979. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon, their global reach extends to Europe, Asia and Latin America. Products include Rocker, Toggle, Slide, Tact, Pushbutton, Dip, Rotary, Keylock, Snap Action, Anti-vandal Switches, Power, illuminated switches, and more. E-Switch – Lamb Industries has local reps, distributors, engineers and account managers on hand to provide specifying assistance and quick response to requests, along with a top notch sampling and cross-referencing program. E-Switch – Lamb Industries’ online catalogs include complete specifications, drawings and schematics.

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E-Switch’s Introduces the LP37 Series – the Newest Illuminated Pushbutton Switch

E-Switch announces the launch of their latest illuminated pushbutton switch, the LP37 series. The LP37 series illuminated switch features a right angle, surface mount design with long travel. LED colors of red, green and yellow are available. Specifications include:

  • Mechanical Life: 30,000 cycles
  • Force: 250 +/- 100 grams
  • Travel: Full: 5.1 +/- 0.5mm; Switching: 2.95 mm nom; Latching: 3.3mm nom.
  • Contact Arrangement: SPDT
  • Contact Rating: 3\20mVDC to 50VDC; 10mA to 250mA
  • Contact Resistance: 50milliohms (initial max)
  • Insulation Resistance: 1,000Megaohms (min @ 100VDC)
  • Dielectric Strength: 250VAC
  • Operating/Storage Temperature: -30C to +85C

This new illuminated pushbutton switch works great for the telecommunications, consumer electronics, networking, low power on/off designs, performance audio and computer markets.

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com to request your full-line catalog! You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects! Little Details. Big Quality.

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E-Switch’s Newest Illuminated Pushbutton Switch Features Custom Cap Options

E-Switch introduces the new LP15 series illuminated pushbutton switch, featuring multiple LED colors, custom marking options for the caps, and several cap sizes. The LED colors available are red, blue, green, yellow, and white. You can choose from four different button colors, as well: black, red, white and transparent. You can choose a common graphic or customize your own graphic for the button cap. Specifications include:

  • Contact Rating: 1mA @ 20VDC
  • Electrical Life: 300,000 cycles
  • Contact Resistance: 200 ohms max @ 5VDC, 1.5mA
  • Contact Arrangement: SPST, Normally Open
  • Dielectric Strength: 250 VAC for 1 min.
  • Force: 125 gf +/- 35 grams
  • Travel: 1.3mm +/- 0.3mm
  • Operating Temperature: -20C to +70C

Applications and markets for the LP15 series illuminated pushbutton switch include audio/visual, consumer electronics, telecommunications, medical, testing/instrumentation, computer servers, and more.

Visit E-Switch at http://www.e-switch.com to request your full-line catalog! You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects! Little Details. Big Quality.

About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today.

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Annotator CL-GPS Precision CameraLink Timestamp

IONETRICS, INC introduces the Annotator CL GPS CameraLink Annotator for stamping CameraLink data streams with precise GPS referenced time tags, a 32-bit frame number, and other valuable data. A modulated IRIG-B output is also generated synchronized to GPS time. In addition, the time stamp can be synchronized to a modulated IRIG-B input. The unit can also operate in a free running mode with time set by the host system over the built-in USB link.

Annotator CL-GPS Precision CameraLink Timestamp

The Annotator CL GPS is ideal for high speed cameras, spectrometers, radiometers, and other instruments with meta-data and time tagging needs. The annotation occurs in hardware and is injected directly into the CameraLink data stream. Since the annotation data is collected synchronously with the primary sensor data, there is no need for complicated post processing software. The Annotator CL GPS works with existing end user hardware and software with no modifications.

Two modes of annotation, digital and text, are supported. These can be used together or separately and can be independently disabled or enabled at user defined positions. The digital mode inserts a 32-word encoded block into the data stream. The text mode overlays text onto the data stream.

In addition to the CameraLink annotation features, the Annotator CL GPS combines the functions of CameraLink repeater, video splitter, breakout box, GPS receiver, and IRIG time code generator into one integrated peripheral. Master and slave CameraLink outputs are synchronized to exactly the same output data stream. Several flexible time code latching options are provided.

The Anncle software application is also provided so that end users can easily setup and control the Annotator CL GPS from the host system using USB. This software can run alongside end user software as a dedicated Annotator CL GPS control panel.

The Annotator CL GPS is available in a standalone enclosure or as an OEM PC board. For more information about this innovative new product, see http://www.ionetrics.com.

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New Illuminated Pushbutton Switch Featuring Custom Cap Options

E-Switch announces the new LP2 series illuminated pushbutton switch, featuring multiple LED colors, custom marking options on the caps, and different cap sizes. The LED colors feature red, blue, green, yellow, white or none. You can choose from six different button colors as well: black, red, white, gray, transparent red, and transparent blue. You also can choose a stock graphic or a custom graphic for the button. Specifications include:

• Operating Life: 300,000 cycles
• Contact Rating: 20VDC @ 1mA; 5VDC @ 5mA
• Contact Resistance (Initial Max): 200milliohms max @ 5VDC, 1mA
• Contact Arrangement: SPST, normally open
• Insulation Resistance: 100Megaohms max @ 100VDC
• Dielectric Strength (1 min): 250 VAC
• Force: 125 +/- 35 grams
• Travel: 1.3mm +/- 0.3mm
• Operating/Storage Temperature: -20C to +70C

Markets and applications for the LP2 series illuminated pushbutton switch include audio/visual, consumer electronics, telecommunications, medical, testing/instrumentation, computer/servers, and more.

Visit E-Switch at www.e-switch.com to request your full-line catalog! You can also request a sample of one of over 4,000 discrete part numbers for one of your projects! Little Details. Big Quality.

About E-Switch. In 2009, E-Switch, Inc. acquired Lamb Industries and now offers one of the broadest switch lines available today.

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ELP Newly Designed CCTV Surveillance Equipment

ELP is a professional CCTV surveillance equipment manufacturer and exporter. ELP has a large number of inventory ready to transport, these products contain DVR cards, standalone DVR, CCTV cameras, CCTV accessories.

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Video Capture Card, DVR Card, GV-1480 (Ver8.2) GV Card
ELP’s new products are particularly suitable for some high-functional projects. Three-dimensional axis dome camera with zoom lens can rotate 360 degress left to right and rotate up and down 90 degrees. It can be used day and night and is also waterproof and vandal-proof. It is a unique new camera with high quality and beautiful style. It is good choice for high-grade projects. There are also long-distance infrared cameras, with infrared distance range from 20M, 30M, 40M, 80 meters to 100 meters, which also contain IR LED long distance zoom cameras and other special products; not only do they take all the features of ordinary infrared camera, you can enlarge or shrink the screen. There are many small low-resolution cameras, but the 540TVL high-definition mini-camera on the market is rare. ELP is also a company specializing in the production of a new high-definition 540 miniature camera. In addition, small SD card mobile DVR with GPS function is also a major feature of ELP’s products.

ELP can also produce OEM security and surveillance equipments in accordance with customers’ requirements, such as analog CCTV cameras, security cameras, IP cameras, wireless cameras, DVR cards, embedded DVR, CCTV lens, CCTV accessories and so on.

With many years of steady development, ELP has become a medium-sized company, with nearly 100 employees. At the same time there are 20 professional and technical personnel of the R & D team to ensure product quality and innovation. All ELP’s products have at least a one year warranty.

For product details, please refer to Web site www.elpcctv.com. If you want to order, e-mail sales@elpcctv.com or call 0086-755-83046215 to contact with Miss Lizzy Liu for detailed ordering information.

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Miele Sponsorship Of Charity Fashion Show Gets Design SPARKS Flying

Miele celebrated its established association with both fashion and clothes care by announcing the winner of the Miele Fashion Prize competition at the high-profile SPARKS fashion fundraiser.

The theme of the Miele Fashion Prize, which was launched at London Fashion Week in September 2008, was to design a dress based on one of the gentle fabric care programmes available on Miele washer and dryers. Celebrity judges including TV presenter Natalie Pinkham, swimmer Mark Foster, and up-and-coming fashion design star Jasper Garvida chose a design by student Nathan Jones, aged 23, from the hundreds of entries received.

Nathan’s winning design which was themed around ‘easy-care couture’ and made by Jasper Garvida, was unveiled at the star-studded Sparks charity Fashion Show. Nathan won the opportunity to follow his design – modelled by Strictly Come Dancing star Camilla Dallerup – out onto the catwalk and was treated to a table of honour at the fashion show, as well as receiving £1,000 of Miele appliances for his home.

Chris Wright, Miele brand communications manager, said: “Fashion and clothes care go hand in hand and Miele has a commitment to supporting rising talent within fashion. Clothes are a statement of personality and Miele’s award-winning washing machines are developed to ensure that clothes look as perfect as they did the first time they were worn. Fashion-conscious individuals don’t want their purchases to become faded or bobbled after a couple of washes and understand that an investment in fashion should be mirrored by an investment in the machines that will keep treasured clothing looking like new.

Miele’s patented honeycomb drum gently cushions clothes during washing, and this, coupled with advanced washing programmes such as Silks and Delicates, means that anyone can care for their most coveted fashion items.

Jasper Garvida, commented: “It was a delight to be a judge for the Miele Fashion Prize – the entries were all of an extremely high standard and it was exciting to see so much creativity. Nathan won for his beautiful design that showed that high glamour and designer fashion can go together with easy clothes care.”

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SOLU’s idrive Monitoring Systems Announces Major Sale Of Its X1 Video Event Recorder

idrive Monitoring Systems SRL, a subsidiary of Solutions Group Inc., (SOLU.PK) announced today that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with A-1 Limousine of Princeton, New Jersey. Under the agreement, A-1 will purchase 240 units of idrive’s X1 Video Event Recorder and supporting hardware and software. The agreement calls for the sale to close in the fourth quarter and is valued at more than $120,000.

“After recently announcing that it is moving forward with its first production run, idrive is now announcing it first sale. The sale for over $120,000 is the first of many to come. At the TLPA (Taxicab, Limousine and Paratransit Association) show in Las Vegas, idrive was very successful in drawing attention to its products and is pursuing several other large sales to be announced soon,” Stated Sean O’Neill, Solutions Group, CEO.

“We are very pleased to be partnering with such an established, well-managed fleet of this size,” remarked Stefan Dragomir, president of idrive. “A-1 Limousine is an innovative industry leader, not only in New Jersey but throughout the United States. They are well-respected by their peers, have a wonderful client base of many Fortune 500 companies, and are renowned for their employee safety and training programs,” Dragomir said, adding: “This is a big victory for us.”

“After extensive review of the products on the market, idrive easily demonstrated they were the best camera, and they are affordable too! It is a great product and A-1 Limousine is excited to partner with idrive to further improve our excellent claims history and establish an enhanced driver behavior modification program along with increasing the efficiency of our operation,” said Jeff Starr, president of A-1 Limousine.

More information on idrive can be found at www.idrive.pro and www.SolutionsGroupCorp.com.

About Solutions Group Corp:
Solutions Group (SGI) is an international provider of Managed Engineering Services and Product Development. The Company seamlessly integrates its regional design centers in North America with its lower cost off-shore engineering locations in Romania and Mexico to provide exceptional blended pricing solutions and reduced product design cycle times. SGI’s idrive subsidiary produces and sells mobile dual lens surveillance cameras. Solutions Group creates greater value for its shareholders by leveraging its core engineering competencies into other opportunities including royalty partnerships, intellectual property creation and selective acquisitions. SGI’s customers currently include major Fortune 500 companies, small and mid-range OEMs and early stage product companies.

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IC Nexus Co. Ltd, Announces The NXC2620 Embedded DVK4.0, A Development Kit With A 4.3 Inch TFT Color LCD Module

IC Nexus Co. Ltd, announces the NXC2620 Embedded DVK4.0, a Development Kit with a 4.3 inch TFT color LCD module at 480×272 resolutions and 4-wire resistive touch screen.

The Emb_DVK40 (PDF file, size 584KB) is a compact-sized computer board with a rich set of features. Its hardware comprises a NXC2620 CPU Card, a baseboard, a USB1.1 hub card and a TFT color LCD display. 5.7-inch (640×480) and 7-inch (800×480) optional LCD sizes are also available. Each Emb_DVK40 is pre-installed with either Windows CE 6.0 or Linux 2.6 OS for instant evaluation. The full sets of Windows CE 6.0 and Linux 2.6 BSP are provided to customers for application development with no extra charge. It is a flexible, high performance and inexpensive development kit designed for general embedded applications such as navigation devices, home automation, and data acquisition etc.

The NXC2620 CPU Card, a 32-bit System on Module (SoM), is based on the IC Nexus NXC2620, a 32-bit RISC processor running at 336 MHz coupled with 128 MB SDRAM, 1 Gbit NAND flash. Using the small 200-pin SODIMM form-factor, it is compact for systems that require small form factor with native support for 24 bit LCD, USB 1.1 host/slave, RS232, Ethernet, SDHC/MMC, AC97 and more… Two types of CPU Cards are available: PB260A card is with a NXC2620 CPU, PB502A card is with a NXC2620 CPU and a GPU for high resolution video display (up to 1280×1024).

The NXC2620 is the ideal processor solution for your next design. The NXC2620 CPU Card is designed to plug into a carrier board that contains all the connectors and any custom I/O required for general embedded applications. The customer can design a custom carrier board that meets their I/O, dimensional, and connector requirements or purchase off-the-shelf from IC Nexus. NXC2620-PB32-BDA is the standard carrier board as a reference environment to realize the I/O interfaces from NXC2620 CPU card.

For more information on the Emb_DVK40 (PDF file, size 584KB), please go to our website: http://www.icnexus.com.tw.

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Miele, The UK’s Premium Domestic Appliance Brand, Is Celebrating 80 Years Of Leadership In Dishwashers With The Launch Of A Special Edition Miele G1225SC

Miele, the UK’s premium domestic appliance brand, is celebrating 80 years of leadership in dishwashers with the launch of a Special Edition Miele G1225SC.

Miele, The UK's Premium Domestic Appliance Brand, Is Celebrating 80 Years

Originally invented in the 1880’s, by American society hostess Josephine Cochrane, to solve the problem of her servants being too slow and chipping her expensive china, Miele took the machine to the next level. In 1929, Miele developed Europe’s first electrically powered dishwasher. From here, followed the continuous innovation now synonymous with Miele’s premium home appliance range, with developments such as the first automatic dishwasher (the G10), the first dishwasher with electronic sensors and controlled wash programmes (the G560 in 1979), and more recently, market leading features including cutlery tray, salt container in the door, ‘Add-an-item’ without comprising wash results, and ‘AutoClose’ door function.

Reducing consumption has been a leading principal of Miele’s company philosophy for many years. Between 1980 and 1983, Miele dishwashers had already cut water consumption by well over 40% and energy consumption by almost 30%. Continuing in this vein, the AAA-rated Miele G1225SC offers reduced energy and water consumption when compared to the standard Miele G1222SC dishwasher model (Energy from 1.05 to 0.95 kWh / Water from 13l to 10l). All Miele dishwashers use intelligent technology to adapt to circumstances and make the most economical use of electricity, water and salt. Further reductions are also found in the noise level, with the machine operating at a mere 44 dB(A), and the duration of the programme now only 169 minutes.

A further benefit of the Special Edition Miele G1225SC is the increased capacity from 12 to 14 place settings. It also features a third level cutlery tray where every item has its own slot meaning it doesn’t touch any other piece of cutlery, and water runs off freely, assuring excellent washing and drying results. The cutlery tray also allows the washing of silver and stainless steel cutlery in the same load without any damage.

The Special Edition G1225SC Novotronic controls are fully electronic meaning less wear and tear to the control system. Additional features include turbo function, delay start option and Auto Sensor for more accurate results.

Available from John Lewis and leading independent domestic appliance retailers the Special Edition Miele G1225SC comes with a free five year warranty.

About Miele
Miele is a German manufacturer of high quality domestic appliances and commercial equipment. It was founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann and has always been a family-owned, family-run company.

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Miele, Premium Domestic Appliance Manufacturer, Take The Strain Out Of Stain Removal

Miele, premium domestic appliance manufacturer, understands that a crisp white blouse and a glass of red wine do not make good companions. A mere drop of a favourite vintage could result in a long and tiresome process of pre-treating and soaking to get the stain out.

To combat this, Miele’s brand new range of intelligent washing machines, the W5000 Range, offers models which take the guess work out of tough stain removal with its innovative stain system that can distinguish between several persistent stain types. With 22 options including red wine, grass, coffee and lipstick, removing them couldn’t be easier.

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Users can select up to three of these stain options and the machine does the rest. It will adjust the wash cycle parameters including water level, spin speed, wash rhythm and duration, according to the type of soiling. The LCD display on the machines also offers stain removal hints and tips for improved results.

The W5000 Series features Miele’s patented 7kg honeycomb drum which offers the gentlest fabric care, even on bigger loads. The range also boasts eco-friendly features such as low temperature washing (cold and 20 Celsius) and an Energy Efficiency rating which is 20% more economical than ‘A’.

The W5000 Series has a selection of handy everyday programmes, which have all been designed to offer quality results and care for wardrobe favourites. These include cottons, woollens, shirts, dark garments and denim.

Several new programmes have also been added to the W5000 Series. Express 20 is a 20 minute wash for lightly soiled garments – perfect for freshening up a blouse or jumper just before a night out. The Intensive Plus programme, which is available on the top of the range model, is ideal for heavily soiled items like rugby tops. It automatically pre-washes the clothes, extends the main wash and increases the temperature to remove tough and persistent dirt.

For those who prefer to do their laundry overnight, Miele’s Extra Quiet option will automatically select no spin and rinse hold at the end of the wash cycle. Water will remain in the drum until they are ready to initiate the spin cycle the next morning. After two minutes, the spinning is complete and the washing is ready.

A self-cleaning detergent drawer signals the end of messy left over detergent. Made with non-stick properties, the drawer has a detergent repellent surface. Impulses of water are also drawn into the compartment during all programmes to pressure clean and remove any residual detergent.

With a combination of classic design and high end features the new Miele W 5000 range has been designed to provide the ultimate in gentle, environmentally friendly laundry care

About Miele
Miele is a German manufacturer of high quality domestic appliances and commercial equipment. It was founded in 1899 by Carl Miele and Reinhard Zinkann and has always been a family-owned, family-run company.

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Completely Non-Contacting Rotary Position Sensor By Cherry Electrical Products, Inc.

Cherry’s new AN9 series dual-output rotary position sensor is electrically and physically non-contacting, making it ideal for applications where high reliability and uncertain physical tolerances are involved. Its dual output design offers an additional dimension of reliability, allowing a connected controller to diagnose potential problems in the sensing system.

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The sensor output is programmable, but it is available in standard output ranges from 0-45 degrees to 0-360 degrees. Its non-contacting nature means that unlimited rotations are possible. Designed for automotive and off-road environments, the sensor is also sealed to IP68 for resistance to water immersion.

The AN9 eliminates the most common cause of rotary position sensor performance problems by removing the mechanical interface between rotating shaft and sensor. In Cherry’s unique design, a rotating member mates to a separate magnetic actuator. This means that mis-alignment or changes in the shaft position will not physically impact the sensor. While potentiometric sensors may suffer from wear or dither and traditional non-contacting sensors may experience binding or jamming, the Cherry AN9 sensor is vulnerable to none of these potential failure modes.

The Hall-effect-based AN9 offers a 5vdc ratiometric output. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, including: steering wheel position sensor, shift-by-wire sensor, variable valve timing position sensor, and pedal position sensor for braking and acceleration.

For further information, visit http://www.cherrycorp.com or call 262-942-6500.

About Cherry
Cherry, a brand of ZF Electronics Corporation, provides high-performance sensors, standard and custom electrical switches, and computer keyboards for the worldwide automotive, computer and consumer/commercial OEM markets. ZF Electronics has offices and factories in Germany, England, France, Australia, Czech Republic, Mexico, Hong Kong and the United States.

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Merlin Digital Will Attend Digital Consumer Channel (DCC) MEA 2009 With A Lifestyle Technology Product Range

Merlin Digital will attend Digital Consumer Channel (DCC) MEA 2009 with a lifestyle technology product range that the company claims represents some of the most innovative consumer electronics kit available in the market today. Merlin reckons that its products also offer retailers a compelling margin proposition and a solid growth opportunity during the current economic conditions.

Rohit Bachani, group head MENA region at Merlin, said: “Associating with the Merlin brand lends an image of being at the cutting edge to the participating retailer. Merlin products have proven to be best sellers in their categories at international super stores such as Dubai Duty Free, Plug-Ins, Carrefour and CompuMe to name a few.”

“New innovative products tend to be recession proof, a fact that can be proven, with Merlin sales in the region looking to grow a healthy 15% to 20% in a slowing economy. Merlin resellers enjoy healthy margins and industry leading retail and marketing support, ensuring that a very profitable partnership is created between Merlin and its resellers,” Bachani added.

Merlin plans to increase brand awareness at DCC MEA, explain the breadth of its product portfolio and target potential retail partners in new geographies. The company will also look for feedback from its existing partners as it attempts to lay the foundations for continued growth in the region.

“The MEA market does not seem to have suffered to the same extent from the global crisis as many other geographic locations. We expect growth all through the MEA region for the Merlin range due to a very competitive product mix and young target population,” continued Bachani.

Merlin reckons that its products have a novelty effect, which can act as a magnet for foot traffic within a retail outlet. Merlin’s portfolio covers a wide range of product areas including storage products, boys’ toys and high-technology gifts, car multimedia and bluetooth products, digital photo frames, iPhone accessories and iPod accessories and laptop stands plus much more.

“Merlin does have a professional channel programme- with very attractive margins at every step in the chain including our distributors and our retail partners. We have seen the margins that our partners make on competitor products and Merlin stands out very favourably, not just on the margins, but also on other essentials such as warranty, product support and training and marketing,” explained Bachani.

Merlin offers full merchandising support to retail partners and continues to launch new products on an ongoing basis. Full details of new products are made available on the company’s e-commerce enabled website - www.merlin-digital.com – often accompanied by video clips. Merlin’s business in the MEA region continues to grow at 15% per annum despite the current economic conditions.

“Our company is known for treating our channels as true partners in the marketing sense. We are very responsive to their business needs – adjusting our targets and margins as per the market sensitivities,” concluded Bachani.

ICT and CE-focused retailers and vendors from across the Middle East will gather next month at the fifth annual Digital Consumer Channel (DCC) Middle East & Africa (MEA) event, which will take place from May 19th to 21st 2009. The region’s premier event for the consumer electronics (CE), communications and ICT retail channel continues to go from strength to strength, offering a compelling mix of one-on-one meetings, conference sessions, awards and networking opportunities for retailers, distributors and vendors.

Retailers will have the opportunity to review the latest products from the 50-plus vendors set to attend this year’s event. With retailers attending from 15-plus countries, attending DCC MEA offers vendors insight into markets across the region and the opportunity to accelerate or improve their go-to-market retail strategy.

The ‘Middle East Retail Academy: 2009 Awards’ Gala Dinner and live voting session will also take place at DCC MEA on 20th May 2009. The awards recognise excellence in the region’s consumer electronics and IT retail channel. A total of 22 awards are up for grabs in 2009 with categories for vendors, retailers and distributors.

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16-Channel All-In-One H.264 Video Encoding Mainboard To Be Released By Lanner Electronics, Inc At Secutech

Lanner Electronics, Inc., a leading designer and ODM manufacturer of advanced network video hardware, today announced its participation at the 2009 Secutech Expo, during which it will unveil a new 16-channel all-in-one H.264 encoding video mainboard for digital surveillance and other IP video applications.

The Lanner VM-P016 video encoding mainboard enables network video solution providers to develop applications using a single mainboard for up to 16 channels of H.264 encoded IP video. The VM-P016 mainboard provides 16-channel BNC inputs to enable the creation of hybrid analog/digital video surveillance systems, receiving and converting analog video signal to H.264 encoded digital video at up to Full D1 resolution and 30 frames per second (NTSC) or 25 fps (PAL).

The Secutech Expo is Asia’s premiere exhibition for the surveillance industry, and Lanner will be presenting a range of advanced H.264 network video platforms at the show. Among the highlights of the Lanner exhibit, the VM-P016 combines all of the audio and video inputs required to build a complete network video server with a single mainboard, without the need to add additional video or audio capture cards or H.264 compression hardware.

The VM-P016 includes a Socket LGA775 supporting dual and quad-core Intel Core and Core 2 processors, up to 4GB DDR2 RAM in two DIMM sockets, six SATA II ports, four USB 2.0 ports, a single serial port and dual GbE LAN. Significantly, the VM-P016 supports 16 channel video looping and provides a BNC sequence monitor output for viewing multiple video streams sequentially in real time. RCA TV-Out and S-Video are also included, along with a standard VGA out port. Operating system support includes Windows XP, Ubuntu and Fedora Linux.

The Lanner VM-P016 comes with Lanner’s EyeShot 2000 NVR Control Panel reference software and SDK, which includes RAW data preview, AV encoding, streaming, software decoding, and display functions for alarm I/O, and supports motion detection, video loss detection, night detection, PTZ and alarm functions.

Aside f r o m network video surveillance, target applications include broadcasting, digital signage, Video on Demand, medical video analytics and other video over IP applications.

Lanner will be exhibiting at booth #N905-N908 at Secutech 2009, which runs f r o m April 22-24 at the Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall. For more information, contact a Lanner representative via email at email sales@lannerinc.com , or visit us on the web at http://www.lannerinc.com.

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Welcome to EPR Electronics News

EPR Electronics News is a new blog, part of EPR Network, that is going to be focused on and will be covering the electronics news and stories from press releases published on EPR Network.

EPR Network (EPR stands for express press release) is one of the nation’s largest press release distribution networks on Web. The EPR’s nationwide network includes 12 State based PR sites, one major PR forum and a number of industry specific PR blogs and what started as a hobby on Internet years ago turned out to be a rapidly growing business today. EPR Network is also known as one of the most trusted (human optimized, published, edited and monitored, spam/scam/low quality PR content free) PR sites on the web with more than 10,000 company and individual press releases distributed per month. EPR Network is putting your press releases on top of all major search engines’ results and is reaching thousands of individuals, companies, PR specialists, media professionals, bloggers and journalists every day.

EPR Network has thousands of clients around the world including global 500 corporations like Hilton Hotels, Barclays Bank, AXA Insurance, Tesco UK, eBay/Skype, Emirates, just to name a few. The network’s PR web sites are currently reaching from 150,000 to sometimes 500,000 unique visitors per month while our viral reach could possibly go to as much as 1M people per month through our presence across various social media sites. EPR Network was established in 2004 and as of May 2008 it had more than 800,000 press releases (pages) published on its network.

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