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RICHARDSON, TX -- Asset InterTech has issued a white paper describing a new method for validating, testing and debugging printed circuit boards by embedding a board-tester-in-a-chip.

CLEVELAND, OH – A new CD published by Keithley Instruments offers application notes and tutorial information on using source measurement units in a host of applications.

“Configuring Cost-Effective, High Performance Sourcing and Measurement Solutions” is aimed at users of high-power, high-brightness LED test, solar cell characterization, and high-resistance measurements.

SMUs combine the capabilities of DC voltage and current sources and a digital multimeter. These instruments are suitable for standalone benchtop use and as building blocks in highly scalable system solutions, combining wide I-V dynamic range with synchronized operation, says Keithley. A selector guide simplifies identifying the most appropriate SMUs for a particular application.

A free copy of the CD is available at www.keithley.com/promo/pr/092.

WASHINGTON – The National Association of Manufacturers today issued a strong statement in support of the Obama administration’s latest growth initiatives.

The President’s Jobs Council has recommended five major initiatives to facilitate corporate expansion, upgrade infrastructure and cut government red tape. Government policies have come under fire for hindering job growth and prolonging the economic recession.

NAM said it would support efforts to improve the communications between government and businesses, and applauded the policy shifts proposed by the Jobs Council.

In a statement NAM president and CEO Jay Timmons said, “Manufacturers wake up each day focused on finding opportunities to grow, create jobs and thrive in the global marketplace. Unfortunately, irresponsible policies have chipped away at our competitive edge, and it is now 20% more expensive to do business in the US. The President’s Jobs Council, led by Jeff Immelt, has taken a hard look at this environment and targeted a number of pro-growth initiatives to get our economy back on track and people back to work."

WASHINGTON -- A pair of amendments proposed today to the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 would create new protections for the intellectual property of US companies and citizens.

RICHARDSON, TX ― Electronics manufacturing services company ACD reported a record third quarter, with sales currently up 17% year-over-year, and up 32% year-to-date over 2010.

Seven out of the first nine months in 2011 have been record months, the firm says.

The firm has added two Juki lines this year, and has more than tripled its capacity with the expansion of its plant here.

ACD has hired an additional 30 employees in the last year.

CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY's feature article on ACD this month: http://www.circuitsassembly.com/cms/component/content/article/159/11752-out-of-the-fire-acd-heats-up.