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Moore's Law creator Gordon Moore has died, aged 94

29 March, 2023

Intel co-founder and philanthropist Gordon Moore has died, aged 94, in Hawaii; Moore was known for his 1965 prediction about rapid advances in computer chip technology.


Three reasons to incorporate proper ergonomics

21 February, 2022 by Derrick Teal and Megan Farell

Posture has become an important part of ergonomics, which is the concept of using items to position the body in a more efficient and safe manner.


Internet of Things Alliance of Australia appoints new Chairman

26 June, 2020

The Internet of Things Alliance Australia (IoTAA) has announced businessman and senior executive David Spence as its new Chairman.


Omron appoints new Managing Director for Oceania

05 March, 2020

Henry Zhou, who has been Director and General Manager of Omron Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) since 2017, will take up his new position from 1 April.


congatec appoints Thomas Schultze as Chief Operating Officer

24 October, 2019

With a business engineering degree and a General Management Master from the SGMI Management Institut St. Gallen, Schultze offers more than 20 years of experience in operations management.


Weidi Zhu promoted to Business President of element14

04 July, 2019

Development distributor Farnell has appointed Weidi Zhu to the role of Business President of element14, its distribution business in APAC.


Universal Robots appoints ANZ Country Manager

20 February, 2019

Universal Robots, a pioneer in collaborative robot technology, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Peter Hern in the role of ANZ Country Manager.


Quantum computing pioneer elected to Royal Society

11 May, 2018

Less than four months after being named 2018 Australian of the Year, Professor Michelle Simmons has another significant string to add to her bow.


STMicroelectronics announces changes to leadership team

29 January, 2018

STMicroelectronics has announced the retirement of Carlo Bozotti as sole member of the managing board, as well as president and CEO of the company.


RS Components appoints Chris Poullaos as ANZ country manager

29 November, 2017

RS Components, the trading brand of Electrocomponents, has appointed Chris Poullaos as its country manager for Australia and New Zealand.


Omron appoints new director for Oceania

21 August, 2017

Automation company Omron Asia Pacific has appointed a new director for its operations in the Oceania region.


Allied Electronics welcomes new president

07 February, 2017

Electronics distributor Electrocomponents has announced the appointment of Steve Newland as president of its subsidiary, Allied Electronics.


Southco appoints MD for Asia Pacific

31 January, 2017

Southco, a provider of engineered access hardware solutions, has announced the appointment of Jay Lu as managing director of Southco Asia Pacific.


Rockwell Automation elects new CEO

26 April, 2016

Rockwell Automation has announced the election of Blake D Moret, a 30-year veteran of the company, as its president and CEO, effective 1 July 2016.


Renesas announces new representative director, president and CEO

18 April, 2016

Renesas Electronics has announced changes to its representative directors, in line with the company's new growth strategy to thrive in the global marketplace.


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