CONNECTED magazine n°10

LEMO winner of the Best International Company Award in the canton of Vaud
This prize recognizes companies with a significant worldwide presence who are also major contributors to the canton’s economy.The award was presented to Mr Alexandre Pesci, CEO on 23rd November, 2017 by Mr Philippe Leuba, Minister of Economy in front of over 300 attendees.

Electronic Connector Counterfeits and Copies
Knock-offs of electronic components, such as connectors, can cause big problems for purchasers, particularly if the purchasers are inaccurately informed as to what they are buying.Indeed, these parts are often deliberately designed to superficially resemble or imitate premium parts that have been manufactured with more stringent design specifications and that offer greater ultimate performance.Thi

SUN, CARS AND STUDENTS
The 2017 edition of the prestigious World Solar Challenge will be held in October. The Dutch team Solar Team Twente have been getting ready to win.

FROM NANOTECHNOLOGY TO ASTRONOMY
It is impossible to observe outer space through a telescope with a deformed mirror. How can you ensure ultra-precision positioning and compensate for any deformation?

LEMO Opens New Nursery School in Switzerland
The nursery school for LEMO employees' children is located near the factory site in Ecublens. It will have space for 22 children including 5 babies, 7 toddlers and 10 pre-schoolers. It is open Monday to Thursday from 6:30 to 17:00 and Friday from 6:30 to 15:30. The name "Les m?mes" sounds like "LEMO" and stands for "the kids" in French

LEMO - NORTHWIRE: the timing was right
LEMO acquired NORTHWIRE this summer. Together, the two companies will be able to provide their mutual customers with high-quality complete cable connector solutions