Lifecycle Forecasting and Bill of Materials Management Added to PartMiner's CAPS Component Database.Business Editors MELVILLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 3, 2003 PartMiner, Inc. Partners with the University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
Risk and Obsolescence ob·so·les·cent adj. 1. Being in the process of passing out of use or usefulness; becoming obsolete. 2. Biology Gradually disappearing; imperfectly or only slightly developed. Analysis for Semiconductor Devices in CAPS(TM) Research Products! PartMiner, Inc., a leading global provider of electronic components and information services See Information Systems. for the electronics industry, announced today that it has released two new additions to the CAPS(TM) electronic component database product line. CAPS(TM) Forecast adds risk and obsolescence analysis on semiconductor devices in the CAPS(TM) Database that are not already "discontinued", "end-of-life", or "not recommended for new design". Both technical and market data are utilized in a forecasting algorithm developed in conjunction with Dr. Peter Sandborn and the University of Maryland, leading experts in the field of lifecycle forecasting. CAPS(TM) Forecast provides a risk factor rating, a lifecycle stage identifier, and a "zone of obsolescence" timeframe. It is an excellent tool with valuable information for those who need to find and approve components for both design and procurement activities. Dr. Peter Sandborn states that "The new algorithm represents a significant improvement over previously developed methods of modeling lifecycle curves and incorporates the determination of windows of obsolescence based on both current demand and PartMiner's extensive databases of historical part information." CAPS(TM) BOM Manager adds the capability to upload files or spreadsheets of parts, in order to "scrub" a BOM with validated part numbers and standardized manufacturer names and part descriptions from the CAPS(TM) database. Validated parts are then monitored for lifecycle status changes, so that e-mail notifications can be sent to inform users of any changes to the parts on their BOMs. Chris Meyer, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of PartMiner(R), explained that "We are delighted to be able to offer our customers the CAPS BOM Manager and Lifecycle Forecast tools, which will help them improve the data quality of their BOMs immediately, as well as manage the risk of component obsolescence on an ongoing basis." These new content products are based on the CAPS(TM) Database, the world's largest and most comprehensive technical database of electronic components with over 25 million components. More information--including product descriptions, demos, and a free trial offer--is available at www.partminer.com. About University of Maryland Lifecycle forecasting technology was licensed through the University of Maryland's Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC OTC See: Over-the-counter. OTC See over-the-counter market (OTC). ). OTC was established in 1986 to facilitate the transfer of life, information and physical science inventions developed at the university to business and industry. Over the past 17 years, OTC has recorded more than 1200 technologies and more than 700 license agreements, generating more than $20 million in technology transfer income to the university. In addition, 29 high-tech start-up companies have been formed based on technologies developed at the university. The CALCE CALCE Center for Advanced Life Cycle Engineering CALCE Computer-Aided Life Cycle Engineering Electronic Products and Systems Center at the University of Maryland develops methodologies, models, and tools that address the design, manufacture and analysis of electronic products. CALCE is now recognized as a founder and driving force behind the development and implementation of physics-of-failure approaches to reliability and life cycle prediction, as well as a world leader in accelerated testing, failure analysis, and electronic parts selection and management. The CALCE Center includes a consortium of over 40 organizations worldwide who sponsor and direct original research projects. About Dr. Peter Sandborn Dr. Sandborn is a Professor and the Research Director for the CALCE Electronic Products and Systems Center at the University of Maryland. In addition to developing obsolescence forecasting models, Dr. Sandborn is a primary developer of the tools for design refresh planning of systems subject to obsolescence, life time buy forecasting models, and probabilistic (probability) probabilistic - Relating to, or governed by, probability. The behaviour of a probabilistic system cannot be predicted exactly but the probability of certain behaviours is known. Such systems may be simulated using pseudorandom numbers. decision support tools for obsolescence management. He also does work in decision support tools for prognostic health monitoring and manufacturing test optimization. Dr. Sandborn has a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering electrical engineering: see engineering. electrical engineering Branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity in all its forms, including those of electronics. from the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. and is the author of over 80 technical publications and several books on multichip module See MCM. design and electronic parts. About PartMiner, Inc. PartMiner, Inc. is a leading global provider of component research tools as well as spot and excess market-maker services. The Company's Web site currently has over 180,000 registered users, and offers real-time Open Market views of component price and availability, online access to the industry-leading CAPS(TM) database, and user-friendly RFQ RFQ Request For Quote RFQ Request For Quotation RFQ Request for Qualifications (part of a potential client's preliminary selection process) RFQ Radio Frequency Quadrupole (accelerator technology) submission and management tools. The CAPS(TM) database is a comprehensive resource, providing detailed, searchable technical data on over 25 million components from over 1,800 manufacturers. The database offers more than 50 years of data history, and is continuously being updated with new product introductions, changes, and discontinuations. The world's leading component manufacturers, OEMs, contract manufacturers, and component distributors subscribe to Verb 1. subscribe to - receive or obtain regularly; "We take the Times every day" subscribe, take buy, purchase - obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction; "The family purchased a new car"; "The conglomerate acquired a new company"; the CAPS(TM) database. PartMiner(R) corporate headquarters are located at 80 Ruland Road, Melville, New York Melville is a hamlet and census-designated place in the town of Huntington in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, 14,533 people resided there. 11747, with offices in Asia, Europe, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and the Middle East. Additional information about PartMiner(R) is available at www.partminer.com PartMiner is a registered trademark and CAPS is a trademark of PartMiner, Inc. All other trademarks or registered marks are the property of their respective holders. |
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