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January 23, 2019
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EPTECH 2019

Pay gap remains high between sexes in Canadian tech jobs

Women in Canadian tech jobs, with a bachelor’s degree or higher, earn nearly $20,000 less a year than their male counterparts – and that pay gap can be just as stark for visible minority and Indigenous tech workers, a new study says.


First battery-free Bluetooth sticker sensor tag demonstrated

Wiliot, a semiconductor developer and innovator, demonstrated the first-ever sticker-sized Bluetooth sensor tag that incorporates an ARM processor powered solely by scavenging energy from ambient radio frequencies.


Huawei to grow Canadian R&D budget

Canada will be getting a piece of the US$2 billion that its global Chinese parent will spend over five years to hire more software engineers to make its equipment more secure, resilient and efficient, the company said last week.
 
Sponsored Spotlight 
 
MOUSER

Quick Disconnect Termination Solution at Mouser.

TE Connectivity's Standard FASTON Receptacle Terminals include high temperature nickel-plated steel receptacles and tin-plated brass receptacles using the new 2D crimp technology. The dogbone-shaped front end of the receptacle features improved ergonomics for a lower insertion force for easy assembly. The new Standard tin-plated steel receptacles are UL rated to 250˚C, and the tin-plated brass receptacles are UL rated to 125°C. The 2D crimp technology allows engineers to standardize on four receptacles to cover their full wire range, allowing them to replace hundreds of other receptacles for better productivity and pricing while reducing change-overs. » Learn more
 
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Arcades

Vancouver’s powerhouse film, gaming industries yields VR arcades

Hardware advancements has led YDreams to launch a location-based, entertaining VR solution called Arkave VR » Read More
 
Products 
 
X Tronics

Pcb rocker switch solution is IP67 sealed

X TRONICS APEM Rockermec printed circuit board rocker switch solution consists of two Multimec 5E switches, a sealing that also provides functionality and a rocker cap called 10A. » Learn more
LEDDARATECH

System-on-chip supports automotive LiDARs

LEDDARATECH LeddarCore LCA2 system-on-chip (SoC) provides enhanced LiDAR performance and resolution in automotive design that conforms to functional safety requirements. » Learn more
SCHLEUNIGER

Coaxial cable stripping machine boosts production

SCHLEUNIGER CoaxStrip 6480 semi-automatic stripping machine increases production by an average of 15%, reduces operating costs and delivers high processing flexibility and quality. » Learn more
RRC POWER SOLUTIONS

Lithium-ion smart battery pack delivers 8mm thickness

RRC POWER SOLUTIONS RRC2130 FlatPAQ lithium-ion smart battery pack is thin, coming in an 8mm thickness. » Learn more
 
Events 
 

EPTECH Montreal

March 5
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites Pointe-Claire
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EPTECH Mississauga

March 7
Location: International Centre
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Hannover Messe

April 1 - 5
Location: Hannover Germany
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