Since its inception in 1983, IXYS Corporation (Nasdaq: IXYS), a Silicon Valley power semiconductor company, has been developing technology-driven products to improve power conversion efficiency, generate clean energy, improve automation and provide advanced products in the transportation, medical and telecom industries. IXYS is a pioneer in the development of power semiconductors, integrated circuits and RF systems that effectively monitor electrical voltage to produce maximum effect with least expenditure of energy. Diminishing natural resources, demand for cheap energy and environmental directives for energy efficiency represent a significant challenge. IXYS’ technologies play a vital role in reducing energy costs and consumption by optimizing the energy efficiency of everyday products. IXYS continues to invest in new technologies through acquisition and internal R&D aimed at complementing IXYS’ strengths in power, as well as expanding its market opportunity into emerging high growth markets, including energy management and power quality. Today, IXYS offers products and technologies that span the entire power spectrum, addressing more than 90% of the overall power market ranging from high power semis and refined power MCUs to inverter components for wind/solar energy. IXYS is a worldwide provider of semiconductor technologies.

Tuev Sued is a premium quality, safety, and sustainability solutions provider that specialises in testing, inspection, auditing, certification, training, and knowledge services. Since 1866, the company has remained committed to its founding principle of protecting people, property and the environment from technology-related risks. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, Tuev Sued is represented in more than 800 locations worldwide. T?V S?D operates globally with a team of more than 22,000 multi-disciplinary experts recognised as specialists in their respective fields. By combining impartial expertise with invaluable insights, the company adds tangible value to businesses, consumers and the environment. The aim of Tuev Sued is to support customers with a comprehensive suite of services worldwide to increase efficiency, reduce costs and manage risk

Founded in 1927, Littelfuse, the worldwide leader in circuit protection, offers the industry’s broadest and deepest portfolio of circuit protection products and solutions. Littelfuse devices protect products in virtually every market that uses electrical energy, from consumer electronics to automobiles to industrial equipment. In addition to its Chicago, Illinois, world headquarters, Littelfuse has more than 40 sales, distribution, manufacturing and engineering facilities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Littelfuse offers a comprehensive line of highly reliable technologies. Products include Fuses; Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs); Positive Temperature Coefficient Devices (PTCs); Protection Relays; PulseGuard® ESD Suppressors; SIDACtor® Devices; TVS Diode Arrays (SPA™ Family of Products); Switching Thyristors; TVS Diodes and Varistors. The company also offers a comprehensive line of highly reliable Electromechanical and Electronic Switch and Control Devices for commercial and specialty vehicles and Sensors for automobile safety systems, as well as underground Power Distribution Centers for the safe control and distribution of electricity in mining operations.

Condition-based monitoring for the process industry.

Condition Monitoring Whilst RS Components has accumulated internal capabilities to accommodate and properly deploy condition monitoring techniques individually, it has also focused on the development of a decision making process for the selection of a Condition Monitoring technique (or a combination of techniques) which are tailored to the condition and requirements of an asset. Easy to install, permanent safe mounting and free software, our online system uses powerful electronics where space is extremely restricted. Each system continuously monitors machine condition, automatically evaluating the data and alerts you when damage begins to take place. This is more than a vibration monitoring system, it not only detects vibration data, but also carries out signal analysis and machine diagnosis directly on the machine using both digital and 4-20ma signals.