Electronics_For_You_July_2017

Industry news

102 July 2017 | ElEctronics For you http://www.EFymag.com

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G+D Mobile Security, Murata and STMicroelectronics
join hands for IoT solutions
G+D Mobile Security, Murata and STMicroelectronics have
teamed up to integrate cost-effective security features into IoT
devices. Available now for a wide range of applications and
vertical markets, the joint solution aims to ensure integrity and
confidentiality of the data exchanged and allow distribution of
LPWAN keys in a fully secure manner.

ESG, Diehl Defence and Rohde & Schwarz cooperate
for protection against drones
Drones pose a serious security risk at major public events and
also to high-risk infrastructure and facilities such as airports,
industrial test sites and military sites. With this in mind, ESG
Elektroniksystem und Logistik-GmbH, Diehl Defence and
Rohde & Schwarz plan to coordinate their efforts and provide
fully customised, bundled solutions based on their proven
expertise in the fields of radar, radio monitoring, electromagnetic
countermeasures, command and control information systems,
and position mapping.

Adani Group commissions 50MW solar plant in UP
Adani Group, a global integrated infrastructure conglomerate,
has commissioned a 50MW solar PV plant in Mahoba, Uttar
Pradesh, under the National Solar Mission Scheme, with an
investment of ` 3150 million. The plant uses string inverter
technology, which is said to be the first of its kind in UP with
crystalline silicon modules that allows miniature-level control of
solar power generation.

BEL’s report card for 2016-17
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has registered a turnover
growth of 17 per cent to reach 88,250 million in 2016- 17 over previous year’s 75,410 million. Of this, turnover
from indigenous technology is 87 per cent. The PSU’s other
major accomplishments during the year included induction of
weapon locating radar to army and supply for major projects
like integrated air command and control system, handheld
thermal imager with laser range finder, electronic fuse, low-

level transportable radar and ship-borne electronic warfare

system (Varuna).

Samsung SMT renamed as Hanwha Techwin

Samsung SMT, known as Samsung C&T India, has recently

changed its name to Hanwha Techwin Automation India and its

office location has changed to Aerocity in New Delhi, India.

Intel investing ` 11 billion in India

Intel Corporation is investing ` 11 billion in India to set up

a new R&D centre in Bengaluru. The new R&D facility will

also have a computer software development and hardware

design services facility. The fresh investment is in addition

to $2 billion the chip maker had invested in India till 2016.

The company’s Indian subsidiary houses about 7000

techies to design and power semiconductor chips for its

global customers.

Videocon Telecom eyes ` 16.58-billion revenues

this year

Videocon Telecom plans to generate ` 16.58 billion revenues

in the current financial year 2017-18, from its existing, newly

setup and upcoming business lines. The existing business lines

include broadband and FTTH business in Punjab, Haryana &

Himachal Pradesh; wholesale international long-distance carrier

business; smart solutions; tower business and security and

surveillance. Among the new business lines that the company

is venturing into include retailing of CCTV cameras, smartphone

accessories, smart homes and city solutions, and mobile VAS.

These verticals are expected to add ` 3 billion revenues during

the year.

HP to focus on premium segment, small towns

HP Inc. plans to accelerate its personal computers (PC)

business with focus on the brand’s premium segment and

smaller towns in India. The company will expand its retail

footprint with 1000 HP Exclusive retail stores (HP World), up

from 490 stores now, by December 2018, with focus on tier II,

tier III and tier IV towns.

EX 600 Series, also eyes similar 10

per cent share in this segment.

“Out of 100 TV sets, we are sell-

ing around three 4K sets. Our inten-

tion is to sell around six or seven 4K

sets out of 100,” Panasonic India and

South Asia president and CEO Man-

ish Sharma said. “This means that so

far we are not doing enough in the

4K category,” he added.

The 4K market is 4.5-5 per cent of

the total TV market in terms of value

and 2-2.5 per cent in terms of volume.

The Indian TV market is around 12 mil-

lion sets, growing by over 17 per cent.

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Calendar of Forthcoming Electronics

Fairs/Exhibitions/Seminars/Events

Name, Date and Venue Topics Contact address for details

Electronics West

February 6-8, 2018

Anaheim Convention Center,

California, USA

North America’s largest annual design and

manufacturing event

Electronics West

Website: http://electronicswest.

designnews.com/

Embedded World 2018

February 27-March 1, 2018

Exhibition Centre, Nuremberg,

Germany

Trade fair for IT security for electronic systems NürnbergMesse

Website: http://www.embedded-world.de/en

ELCERAMA

March 10-14, 2018

India Expo Mart, Greater Noida,

Uttar Pradesh

Flagship showcase of the Indian electrical

industry ecosystem and the largest congregation

of power sector ecosystem in the geography;

brings together the complete spectrum of

solutions that powers the planet

IEEMA

Website: http://elecrama.com,

http://ieema.org

Since this information is subject to change, all those interested are advised

to ascertain the details from the organisers before making any commitment.