One of the more famous of these devices is the 74181, a cascadable 4-bit arithmetic logic unit, or ALU. An ALU is the heart of a microprocessor, performing its operations. The 74181 appeared in ...

Chinese auto parts maker Dicastal is also turning to high-tech business processes to turn its fortunes. A deal with Toyota saw Dicastal build a state-of-the-art plant that receives orders in real ...