The World's Leading Trade Fair for Electronic Components

Munich — The time is right to prepare for electronica 2008, November 11-14, in Munich, Germany. electronica is the largest and most significant trade show for electronic components, systems and applications worldwide–with an up-to-date, innovative program and information from more than 3,000 exhibitors on 1.7 million square feet of floor space. electronica 2008 showcases the entire complex world of electronics: from semiconductors, electromechanical components, servo technology to printed circuit boards or EMS; from displays, sensors, power supplies, electronic design (ED/EDA) all the way to software for electronics. The previous event attracted 78,000 trade visitors and 850 media representatives from 124 countries. electronica 2008 is THE venue for marketing your products. It provides the perfect opportunity to meet with decision makers from the electronics industry as well as potential distributors and buyers. Participation in this truly international event can help you expand your business abroad.

This year, the show organizer, Munich Trade Fairs International, puts a special emphasis on the latest industry trends by hosting four product-centered user forums:

• Automotive Innovations
• Embedded Systems
• Micronano Systems
• Business Life

Moreover, the show will be accompanied by the electronica automotive conference 2008 and the electronica wireless congress 2008.

electronica 2008 has once more received official certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce, underlining the importance of this trade fair as a venue for U.S. technology. The U.S. Commercial Service will be present throughout electronica 2008. We are available to assist you in finding suitable U.S. business partners, and can offer other customized services, all designed to give you first-hand access to U.S. products and services.

Your U.S. Commercial Service Contacts

At the show, commercial specialists Dagmar Winkler-Helmdach and Moritz Holst will be working the floor out of our Business Information Office (BIO) in the USA Pavilion in hall A6 (booth A6.165). To request additional support leading up to electronica 2008, or to receive advice on the German market, please contact:

Dagmar Winkler-Helmdach
U.S. Commercial Service Munich
Phone: +49-89/28 88-769
Dagmar.Winkler-Helmdach@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

Moritz von Holst
U.S. Commercial Service Munich
Phone: +49-89/28 88-754
Moritz.Holst@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov

For further information on electronica 2008, please see Information for Visitors.

Matching International Buyers with U.S. Electronics Companies

The below listed U.S. electronics companies are participating in the Exhibitor Support Program (ESP) and International Promotion Program (IPP) at electronica 2008. They are looking for buyers and partners from all over Europe. Please select the companies that you are interested in, provide your contact information below and the U.S. Commercial Service will help you to get in touch with them. If you would like to receive further assistance, we can also introduce you to these companies.

Concord Components, Inc., Wayne, Nebraska, booth A6.372
http://www.concordcomponents.com
Concord Components is a leading independent distributor of a wide variety of electronic components including: hard to find/obsolete integrated circuits, diodes, transistors, capacitors, resistors, connectors, connector assemblies, crystals and hardware. The company has one of the largest inventories of independent dealers, which allows for same day shipping. Concord Components is ISO9001:2000 certified, AS9120 and ESD compliant. They are looking to improve their market position throughout Western Europe.

Cooliance, Inc., Warwick, Rhode Island, booth B5.248
http://www.cooliance.com
Cooliance manufacturs heat sinks and thermal solution products for electronic and industrial applications. Mechanical attach snap-on BGA heatsinks, forged heatsinks, heat pipes, embedded coopper spreader plates, polymer-based heatsinks, fans and fan trays. The company is looking for sales representatives in Europe. Appointments can be made by calling 001-401-921-6500x525 or email sales@N0SPAM.cooliance.com .

D.L.S. Electronic Systems, Inc., Wheeling, Illinois
http://www.dlsemc.com
Large independent EMC/Safety/Environmental/Lightning/HIRF testing laboratory specializing in RTCA DO-160, Mil STD 461, Airbus, Boeing specifications. Some 13 testing chambers plus 3 open area test sites. State-of-the-art equipment plus several large chambers. NARTE certified engineers-NVLAP accredited. Experienced consulting and mitigation engineers on staff.

Endicott Research Group, Inc., Endicott, New York, booth A6.260
http://www.ergpower.com
Endicott Reserach Group (ERG) offers the industry's widest range of DC-AC inverters for powering backlit flat panel displays. They support all major manufacturers of CCFL- and EL- backlit LCDs, and offer a broad array of standard and custom solutions. They don't just sell display power supplies, they provide display power solutions. In addition, ERG now provides LED backlight solutions.

GrafTech International Holdings Inc., Parma, Ohio, booth B5.168
http://www.egraf.com
eGRAF thermal solutions offer a unique combination of flexibility, weight savings and performance improvement to the electronic thermal management industry. With a diverse, award-winning portfolio of active and passive thermal solutions, eGRAF products have pioneered natural graphite technology for thermal management. Moreover, natural graphite has a substantially lower carbon footprint than aluminum or copper. By providing excellent thermal conductivity at a fraction of the weight, every eGRAF solution is designed to challenge and expand the constraints of today's thermal design capabilities. Their highly skilled team of thermal engineers offers an unrivaled expertise in creative thermal solutions.

Grayhill, Inc., La Grange, Illinois, booth B4.247
http://www.grayhill.com
Grayhill, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of customized user interface solutions, switches, rugged mobile computers, and electronic components. Since its founding in 1943, the privately held company has been committed to providing top-quality solutions for a wide range of applications in the defense, aerospace, medical, agriculture, construction, automotive, and electronics industries. With headquarters just outside of Chicago, and multiple state-of-the-art facilities around the world, Grayhill's team has the engineering, development and manufacturing expertise to deliver both standard and customized products quickly and cost-effectively.

Kepco Inc., Flushing, New York, booth B2.512
http://www.kepcopower.com
Kepco Inc., an ISO 9001:2000 company, offers fast analog and digitally programmable instrumentation DC power supplies capable of producing one, two, or four quadrant (bipolar) outputs. The company's KLP series provides 1.2 KW of programmable power in a 1U package with LXI approved Ethernet control. N + 1 redundant, hot swappable power products and industrial grade battery chargers are also offered. Markets of interest are North America, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, Middle East, Australia.

MAJR Products, Saegertown, Pennsylvania, booth B5.553
http://www.majr.com
MAJR Products is an internationally recognized manufacturer of Electromagnetic Interference / Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) Shielding Products. The company serves the electronics industry, specifically, telecommunications, aerospace, computers, medical devices, instrumentation, commercial electronics, government and military. Their product line consists of gaskets, elastomers, fingerstock, EMI windows, board level shielding, and air ventilation/filtration panels. These products reduce or eliminate EMI/RFI "noise" associated with electronics. High quality and speed to market differentiate MAJR as a leading supplier of EMI Shielding Products. MAJR is interested in the expansion of its presence in all of Europe with emphasis on Germany and the UK.

Total Parts Plus (TPP), Fort Walton Beach, Florida, booth A6.370
http://totalpartsplus.com
TPP offers an obsolescence and materials management tool designed to help users institute a proactive process for managing the production availability of electronic components and comply with various environmental legislations, such as WEEE and RoHS. The TPP database contains detailed information such as part status, predictive availability, Product Change and Discontinuation notifications (PCN/PDN), full material content disclosure and a cross reference of form, fit and function alternates which enable users to quickly identify replacements.