LaBarge, Inc., a contract manufacturer, provides electronic and electromechanical systems and devices, and interconnect systems for customers in the defense, government systems, medical, aerospace, natural resources, industrial, and other commercial markets in the United States. The company manufactures, engineers, and designs interconnect systems, printed circuit board assemblies, high-level assemblies, and electronic systems. It produces electronic equipment for use in various high-technology applications, including military communication, radar, and weapons systems; industrial automation; military and commercial aircraft; satellites; space launch vehicles; oil and gas wells; mine automation equipment; and medical devices. The company was founded in 1950 and is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Nichiab company, founded in 1956, also produces a wide range of materials, such as phosphors, coating materials, transition material catalysts, organometallic compounds, and fine chemicals. Nichia's other products include compound semiconductor materials, such as high-purity metals, single-crystal materials, and LED infrared epitaxial wafers. The company's products are used by companies in such industries as electronics equipment manufacturing, pharmaceutical materials, and food additive production.

VIA found viable businesses both inside and outside the PC. VIA Technologies took on Intel for market leadership in PC chipsets -- clusters of components that connect a computer's microprocessor to its other parts. VIA's chipsets work with microprocessors made by both Intel and AMD, and can be configured to work with various types of memory chips. Meanwhile, VIA's graphics chip venture took it into the market for core logic chipsets used in graphics applications. The fabless semiconductor company also entered the networking chip niche with its introduction of Ethernet controllers and other devices, and it continues to develop low-budget microprocessors for use in inexpensive PCs.

O2Micro International was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in George Town, the Cayman Islands. O2Micro International Limited designs, develops and markets integrated circuits (ICs) for power management and security applications, as well as systems security solutions. The Company focuses its product design efforts on integrated circuits for consumer electronics, computer, industrial and communications products, including liquid crystal display (LCD) computer monitors, LCD televisions, notebook computers, Internet security devices, global positioning systems (GPS), mobile phones and portable digital versatile disc (DVD) players. O2Micro International Limited’s integrated circuit products manage and provide power for lighting of LCDs, provide connections between notebook computers and external plug-in cards, provide Internet security, control and monitor battery charging and discharging, and select and switch between power sources.

Satcon Technology Corporation company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. SatCon Technology Corporation (SatCon) is a clean energy technology provider of utility grade power solutions for the renewable and distributed energy markets. The Company delivers power conversion solutions and system design services for large-scale renewable energy plants. The Company's products are utilized by businesses and utility companies to convert renewable energy sources into electrical power. The Company also develops, designs and builds power conversion electronics, power management and distribution systems for a variety of defense and commercial applications through its Applied Technology division. The Company offers system design services and solutions for management, monitoring, and performance measurement. The Company operates through its two business segments: Renewable Energy Solutions and Satcon Applied Technology. On September 26, 2008, the Company completed the sale of its Electronics and Power Systems divisions.

Sypris Electronics, LLC, an aerospace and defense electronics company, provides electronics manufacturing and engineering services. It offers design, manufacturing, testing, and supply chain services. The company’s services include new product introduction, automated manufacturing, prototype and manual manufacturing, engineering design and development, electrical engineering, systems and software engineering, mechanical design and drafting, and information security and testing solutions. Its products include SECURE DTD2000 SYSTEM, a secure crypto fill system that receives data from various tier-two workstations and tier-three fill devices; DATA TRANSFER DEVICE, a rugged and compact fill device that manages and transfers cryptographic keys to secure communications and information handling systems; KIV-19A and KIV-19M, ruggedized trunk encryption devices, which perform digital data encryption and decryption; Integrated Central Office of Record, an electronic key management system that generates, manages, and distributes electronic key material; and Automated Communications Engineering System, which allows military users to perform fully automated cryptonet, SOI, CEOI, JCEOI, and EP planning, management, validation, and generation distribution. The company also offers rack mounts and ancillary devises; and biometric technology that enables secure tokens, as well as offers real-time identity capture, management, and authentication. It serves aerospace, avionics, defense, and intelligence industries, as well as government agencies and defense prime contractors.

Samsung TechWin Co., Ltd. is a Korea-based company engaged in consumer electronics, engine and defense business. Its consumer electronics business provides imaging systems such as information technology (IT) modules, digital recorders, optical modules and others; digital solutions (DSs) including metal lead frames, flex substrates and radio frequency identifications (RFIDs), as well as intelligent machinery & solutions (IMSs) including screen printers and inspection systems. Its engine products include gas turbines, engine equipment and electricity generators for airplane and power plants. It also produces self-propelled guns, ammunition cars and others for the defense industry. It was also engaged in camera manufacturing business. The Company completed spin-off of camera manufacturing business on February 1, 2009. The Company acquired Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.'s visual security system (VSS) business, on January 1, 2010.

Rexel company distributes 1.2 million kinds of electrical parts and supplies, including wiring devices, cabling systems, circuit protectors, lighting products, automation equipment, hand tools, climate control equipment, and electronic security components. Rexel's customers include contractors, industrial and service companies, and retailers. Subsidiaries include Conectis (voice and networking products), as well as North American units Rexel, Inc. and Rexel Canada Electrical.

Forge Europa is LEaDing the way in light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The company makes high-performance LEDs, including red, green, blue, and white LED lamps, backlights, and custom subassemblies. Forge Europa offers various types of displays, including seven-segment models (the kind that display numerals on digital alarm clocks). The company, which was founded in 1993 by managing directing Peter Barton, is the industrial partner in a research project with the University of Cambridge focused on developing improved blue and white LEDs. With a product catalogue of more than 2000 LED devices, the company serves customers from all over the world.

Ascent Solar Technologies was founded in 1996 and is based in Thornton, Colorado. Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a development stage company, focuses on commercializing flexible photovoltaic (PV) modules using its proprietary technology. It intends to manufacture thin-film copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) PV modules on plastic substrate. Ascent Solar Technologies thin-film PV technology is used for integrating solar power into various products and applications, including building integrated products (BIPV), electronic integrated and electronic portable power products (EIPV), defense, space, fabrics, and non-flat surfaces

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