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  1. Chip revenues forecast to grow 31.5% in 2010, says GartnerFuture of the Semiconductor Industry to Be Discussed at Gartner Semiconductor Briefing, November 4 in San Jose, California STAMFORD, Conn., Sep(read...)
  2. Global FPCB market moving in positive direction, say sources (DigiTimes) (read...)
  3. New SDI Equalizer from National Semiconductor Delivers Industry&#39s Longest Cable Reach at Half the PowerPowerWise SDI Equalizer (LMH0394) Extends Reach of Broadcast Video Signals by Forty Percent SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 2 — (PRNewswire) &mdash(read...)
  4. Methode Electronics, Inc. Reports Fiscal 2011 First-Quarter ResultsCHICAGO, IL -- (MARKET WIRE) -- Sep 02, 2010 -- Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI), a global developer of custom engineered and application spec(read...)
  5. Zuken Introduces Free CADSTAR Express 12.1Fully Functional Evaluation Version of the Desktop PCB Design Software September 2, 2010 – Munich, Germany and Westford, MA, USA – The fr(read...)
  6. KEMET Institute of Technology Seminar Series Begins September 15-16 at Simpsonville Innovation CenterGREENVILLE, S.C., Sept. 1 — (PRNewswire) — KEMET Corporation (NYSE Amex: KEM), a leading manufacturer of tantalum, ceramic, aluminum, f(read...)
  7. New Keithley Switch Mainframes Boost System Throughput for Semiconductor Test ApplicationsCLEVELAND — (BUSINESS WIRE) — September 1, 2010 — Keithley Instruments, Inc. (NYSE:KEI), a world leader in advanced e(read...)
  8. Global Semiconductor Alliance Adds Four Members to Its Asia-Pacific Leadership CouncilSAN JOSE, Calif. — (BUSINESS WIRE) — September 1, 2010 — The Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA), the voice of the gl(read...)
  9. Intercept Newsletter: DFM, AutoInteractive Routing, Win7 (read...)
  10. Mentor Graphics Details Toshiba's Expanded Deployment of Catapult C for Complex ASIC DesignsWILSONVILLE, OR -- (MARKET WIRE) -- Sep 01, 2010 -- Mentor Graphics Corp. (NASDAQ: MENT) today announced that Toshiba Information Systems (JAPAN)(read...)

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  1. Global RFID Market Continues to GrowThe global RFID business has grown about five fold in the last ten years and analyst IDTechEx has detailed reasons for seeing the market grow 4.2 times in value over the next ten years.(read...)
  2. Cire Group Files for Insolvency"Since no positive conclusion has been reached in its attempts to renegotiate its debts and finance its last investments, Cire Group had to be filed for insolvency on August 3, 2010." (read...)
  3. IPC: July Flex Shipments up 38% YOYFlex shipments in July rose 38.2%, and bookings were up 28.8% compared to July 2009. Year-to-date, flexible circuit shipments increased 5.8% and bookings were up 17.5%. Compared to the previous month, flex circuit shipments went up 4.6% but bookings declined 4.9%. The North American flexible circuit book-to-bill ratio in July 2010 remained positive, but slipped to 1.06.(read...)
  4. Kyocera Tycom Purchases Remaining Share of Tycom CanadaKyocera Tycom Corporation, formerly one-third owner, is pleased to announce that Tycom Canada, Ltd. is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Kyocera Tycom Corporation. (read...)
  5. Polyonics Offers High Temp Substrates for Printed Electronics"By leveraging our years of experience in the printed circuit board label market, we are able to use our coated polyimide film that has established success in the surface mount and reflow process" notes Tom Rogers, Marketing Director at Polyonics.(read...)
  6. Electrolube Releases New Silicone Resin to the Australian MarketElectrolube, leading electro-chemical manufacturer, has added a new silicone resin to its long established encapsulation resin range. This innovative product, SC3001, will add to an already impressive portfolio and will be on display at Electronex, electronics design and assembly expo in Sydney, Australia from September 8-9.(read...)
  7. Methode Electronics Reports 9.5% Sales GrowthNet Sales Improve 9.5% Year Over Year; MDI Awarded Custom Sensor for Measurement of Linear Position(read...)
  8. Atotech Presents at IPCA ExpoAtotech will present "Potential Low-Cost Palladium-Alternatives for Activating Electroless Copper Deposition" during this year's show. (read...)
  9. BAE Systems Wins $16 Billion U.S. Army ContractBAE Systems has been approved to provide engineering and technical services to the U.S. Army and other federal customers under a $16.4 billion government-wide contract called Rapid Response - 3rd Generation (R2-3G). (read...)
  10. DEK Launches ProActiv at Exclusive WebinarThe DEK team is currently preparing for the launch of its new ProActiv technology, being billed as one of the company's most important technology breakthroughs of recent years. To support the launch, DEK will be highlighting ProActiv's ability to revolutionize paste transfer efficiency with an exclusive Webinar, September 24-27, 2010. (read...)
  11. Lockheed Martin Advancing Next-Gen GeoEyeThe Lockheed Martin team developing GeoEye's next-generation, high-resolution commercial Earth-imaging satellite system known as GeoEye-2, has successfully completed on-schedule a System Requirements Review (SRR), an important program milestone that precedes the Preliminary Design Review.(read...)
  12. Lockheed Martin Delivers Prototype JATAS to U.S. NavyLockheed Martin achieved a major milestone in the Joint and Allied Threat Awareness System (JATAS) Technology Demonstration program by delivering three prototype systems to the U.S. Navy for testing. (read...)
  13. LDK Solar Expands Vertical ManufacturingLDK Solar Co., Ltd., a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers and PV products, today announced that it has expanded its vertical manufacturing by successfully completing the installation and trial runs of the first production line of solar cells in its newly installed manufacturing facility in Xinyu City. (read...)
  14. SMTA Announces Capital Expo & Tech Program The SMTA is pleased to announce the upcoming SMTA Capital Vendor Day Expo & Technical Program at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab, September 21, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (read...)
  15. Renewable Energy Search Drives PV Markets Rising concerns about the need to reduce CO2 emissions and increase the use of renewable energy sources worldwide will stimulate the global photovoltaic market.(read...)
  16. Foxconn Shares Tumble After Earnings Miss EstimatesHon Hai Precision Industry Co., the largest contract manufacturer of electronics, and unit Foxconn International Holdings Ltd. fell in Asian trading as earnings missed estimates after wage increases at their China factories.(read...)
  17. EMRISE Completes Sale of ACC SubsidiaryEMRISE Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Carmine T. Oliva said closing these transactions is the final step in the Company's strategy to divest non-core, non-performing and other businesses, significantly reduce its debt, strengthen its balance sheet and return to focusing on growing the business and enhancing stockholder value.(read...)
  18. Mexitronica 2010 CancelledA statement from ROC Exhibitions reads: "Mexitronica 2010 will not take place as planned this October. The exposition failed to win the support of a representative mix of industry suppliers."(read...)
  19. TECHWISE Improves Product OfferingsAs part of its technology roadmap, the company has improved its minimum line width and spacing (inner etching) to 2mil, down from 2.5mil last year, with line width tolerance of ±5%, down from ±8%.(read...)
  20. Stadium's 1H Revenues Up 37% YoY Nick Brayshaw OBE, Chairman, said, "The Group benefited from broad recovery in customer demand across most industrial and geographical segments, and increased market share through further new business wins in key target markets." (read...)
  21. Gartner: Global Semicon Revenue to Grow 31.5% in 2010Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2010 is forecast to reach $300 billion, a 31.5% increase from 2009 revenue of $228 billion, according to the latest outlook by Gartner, Inc. Analysts project worldwide semiconductor revenue to total $314 billion in 2011, a 4.6% increase from 2010.(read...)
  22. ZESTRON Joins Assemblies Cleanliness Panel DiscussionMajor topics discussed were: Reasons for cleaning, cleaning challenges, cleaning media, cleaning equipment, measuring cleanliness and new cleaning trends.(read...)
  23. LaBarge: Q4 Net Earnings Up 85%"Outstanding operational performance and increased customer demand across most key market sectors propelled LaBarge’s sales and earnings to record levels in the company’s fiscal 2010 fourth quarter and full year," said Craig LaBarge, CEO and President. (read...)
  24. BTU Appoints Bruce Quigley as Global Service ManagerBruce will work from the company's U.S. and Shanghai facilities and will be responsible for BTU's entire global service organization. (read...)
  25. Zuken Introduces Free CADSTAR Express 12.1The free evaluation version of CADSTAR 12.1 with all the latest functionality, is now available to download from Zuken.com. The Express version allows designers to see for themselves how easy it is to use CADSTAR and experience its powerful technology enabling capabilities.(read...)
  26. Heraeus PV Expands Capacity; Reaches Production MilestoneHeraeus Global Business Unit Manager Andy London announced the recently implemented capacity expansion has already resulted in major production enhancements.(read...)
  27. Aprogreen Tech Launches Web SiteAprogreen Tech today announced the launch of its official business Web site featuring innovative solutions and products.(read...)
  28. Enthone Introduces ENTEK OM PWB Final FinishEnthone Inc., a business of Cookson Electronics, has introduced ENTEK OM. The patented Organic Metal process delivers a visible, highly conductive PWB final finish that offers both ease of inspection and in-circuit testing (ICT). (read...)
  29. JJS Electronics Announces New Business WinsFollowing recent reports of high growth fuelled by continuous investment at JJS Electronics Ltd., the contract manufacturer has now revealed a raft of recent new business wins. Spanning diverse technology requirements in Fire Security, Optical Inspection and Railway sectors, the new contracts have added £2 million to the company's annual turnover.(read...)
  30. TT electronics Names Sinfield UK Sales Director Sinfield will be responsible for designing and executing sales strategies across Europe while overseeing the regional Business Development team. (read...)
  31. Sony Boosts Outsourcing to TaiwanJapanese consumer electronics giant Sony Corporation is increasing outsourcing of television manufacturing to contract makers, primarily its Taiwanese partners, to boost its market share.(read...)
  32. Global FPCB Market Moving in Positive DirectionFlexible PCB makers both in Taiwan and Japan recorded strong performance in the second quarter indicating that the global FPCB industry is moving forward in a positive direction, according to industry sources.(read...)
  33. Compal to See NB Shipment Drop in 3Q10Compal Electronics has reduced its third-quarter 2010 notebook shipment forecast from a growth of 5% originally to a single-digit percentage drop on quarter.(read...)
  34. Taiwan Targets Business Opportunities in IndiaTaiwan is eyeing the fast-growing Indian economy in which electronics, communications, auto and vehicle components and machinery sectors are doing particularly well, the MOEA said in a statement. (read...)
  35. Maxed Out: Back to School With MaxI've been busier than a one-armed paper-hanger lately, and I wanted to give you all an update: Great books, cool electronic projects and more Grammar 4 Engineers. Can you think of a better way to lead into Labor Day? I certainly can't! Then again, I am an engineer ... regardless, read on! (read...)
  36. Solar Module Makers Brace for Further Price DeclinesSolar module manufacturers are now bracing themselves for further price declines and stiffer competition.(read...)
  37. Lockheed Martin to Upgrade U.S.A.F. Intelligence WorkstationsThe U.S. Air Force has awarded a $4.4 million initial task order to Lockheed Martin for upgrades to Distributed Common Ground System workstations.(read...)
  38. SAIC to Help Develop U.S. DOT's IntelliDrive ProgramSAIC was awarded a new contract from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to help demonstrate real-world applications and support development of the DOT's IntelliDrive Program, the department's planned new communications infrastructure.(read...)
  39. IntriCon Partner AME Receives Two Research GrantsIntriCon's strategic partner, Minneapolis-based Advanced Medical Electronics Corporation (AME), is participating in two new research grants from the U.S. Government.(read...)
  40. Mirco-Supercapacitor with Remarkable PropertiesA team of researchers from the U.S. and France report the development of a mirco-supercapacitor with remarkable properties. These micro-supercapacitors have the potential to power nomad electronics, wireless sensor networks, biomedical implants, active radiofrequency identification (RFID) tags and embedded microsensors, among other devices.(read...)
  41. Researchers Break New Ground in NanotechnologyA pioneering study by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has shown that sandwiching a simple layer of silver nanoparticles can significantly improve the performance of organic transistors which are commonly used in consumer electronics. (read...)
  42. Camtek to Present at Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment ConferenceCamtek Ltd. announced that its CEO, Roy Porat and CFO, Mira Rosenzweig will present at the Annual Rodman & Renshaw Global Investment Conference in New York.(read...)
  43. Role of Solder Paste in New Decade of Packaging and Assembly, Part IISolder paste printing is a critical step in surface mount manufacturing, as printing results directly affect the quality and yield of assembly. Good printing results rely on the "proper" solder paste theology in addition to the printing equipment and the printing operating process, including printer set-up and stencil design and selection. (read...)
  44. Assembléon Launches European Web Shop"The shop will allow our customers to maintain the levels they need of high-quality spare parts, accessories and consumables," said Ton Cornelissen, General Manager for Sales in Europe.(read...)
  45. BAE Systems Receives $123 Million Thermal Weapon Sights ContractThe U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $123 million contract for continued production of thermal weapon sights that improve situational awareness and survivability for men and women in combat.(read...)
  46. CSC Wins DoD Subcontract for Analytics ModernizationCSC announced today that Northrop Grumman Corporation, of Los Angeles, California, awarded the company a subcontract to provide analytics modernization services to the Department of Defense. (read...)
  47. Electrolube: New Reflow Oven Cleaner at ATE ChicagoElectrolube will be showcasing its newest product, Reflow Oven Cleaner, a specially-formulated micro-emulsion for cleaning reflow ovens and wave solder machines, at Assembly and Automation Technology Expo in Chicago, September 28-30, 2010.(read...)
  48. SMT Vision Awards Cancelled"We have to move away from awards programs which carry little meaning and have little value to the industry," said Dan Feinberg. "Our goal is to develop an objective program which rewards companies and even individuals for exemplary work on behalf of the industry."(read...)
  49. Nihon's SN100C Wets and Spreads Faster than SAC305An evaluation of solder wettability and spreadability was conducted with lead-free flux cored solder wire of SN100C and SAC305 alloys on stranded wire used for speakers. SN100C wets and spreads faster than SAC305. (read...)
  50. Consumer Confidence Index Slightly Up in AugustThe Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® which had declined in July, improved moderately in August. The Index now stands at 53.5 (1985=100), up from 51.0 in July. (read...)
  51. FindChips.com Inventory Search Acquired by SupplyFrameSupplyFrame, Inc. today announced that it has acquired FindChips.com. The site brings new capabilities to SupplyFrame Media's proven online advertising products. (read...)
  52. Delphi to Examine the Impact of Tin Whiskers"There are a lot of misconceptions about what tin whiskers are, what causes them and what impact they have. The term evokes terror in electronics circles, it's almost like bird flu or swine flu, something that's going to wipe out the free world as we know it," said Sam Platt of Delphi.(read...)
  53. P. D. Circuits Hires Lingley as Customer Service ManagerIn her new role at P. D. Circuits, Lingley will manage the staff of Customer Service Representatives to ensure that the department meets or exceeds the expectations and requirements of P. D. Circuits' customers. (read...)
  54. Efore Posts 26% Sales Increase in Q3Net sales for the third quarter totaled EUR 19.0 million (EUR 15.0 million). The increase compared with the previous quarter was EUR 3.3 million. (read...)
  55. August Manufacturing ISM Report; PMI at 56.3%Manufacturing continued to grow in August as the PMI registered 56.3%, an increase of 0.8% point when compared to July's reading of 55.5%. (read...)
  56. Catalyst Manufacturing Earns NADCAP AccreditationCatalyst Manufacturing Services Inc., an electromechanical contract manufacturing organization, announced that it has received NADCAP accreditation for its Tijuana, Mexico facility.(read...)
  57. DYCONEX Names New Sales Rep; Sponsors SymposiumJay Trott of dBm Marketing has recently joined DYCONEX's sales force; the company is a corporate sponsor of the upcoming 2010 Medical Electronics Symposium at Arizona State University. (read...)
  58. FKN Systek Launches Manual Circular Blade DepanelizerAvailable off the shelf from FKN Systek, the K1000 manually operated circular blade depanelizer is the safe and easy way to separate pre-scored PCBs without dust or scrap.(read...)
  59. MFLEX's Ligouri to Present at Investor ConferenceMulti-Fineline Electronix, Inc. announced today that the company's CFO, Tom Liguori, will be presenting at the Kaufman Bros. 13th Annual Investor Conference. (read...)
  60. DYMAX President Appointed to Manufacturing CouncilGreg Bachmann, president of Torrington, Connecticut-based DYMAX Corporation, is among 24 manufacturing leaders appointed to the 2010 Manufacturing Council by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke.(read...)
  61. NEPCON South China 2010 to Feature Over 500 CompaniesThe 16th edition of NEPCON South China kicked off at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center August 31, 2010. The large-scale exhibition brought together more than 500 leading companies from 22 countries and regions. (read...)
  62. Flextronics Raises Basic Wages in Southern ChinaFlextronics International has raised basic wages for employees at its production base in Zhuhai, southern China, from an average of 960 yuan (US $141) to 1,100, the same as paid in Shenzhen, where wage levels are the highest in southern China. (read...)
  63. Quanta Reports 58% On-Year Revenue Increase in 1H10Quanta Computer has published consolidated revenues of NT $547.64 billion (US $16.67 billion), a growth of 58% on year; net profit of NT $10.43 billion, a growth of 12% on year; and EPS of NT $2.76 for the first half of 2010.(read...)
  64. Gartner: PC Shipments to Increase 19% in 2010Worldwide PC shipments are projected to total 367.8 million units in 2010, a 19.2% increase from 308.3 million units shipped in 2009, according to the latest preliminary forecast by Gartner, Inc.(read...)
  65. Chunghong to Raise Funds in Taiwan Via TSE ListingChina-based PCB maker Chunghong is seeking to raise funds in Taiwan through a primary listing on the Taiwan Stock Exchange.(read...)
  66. CERDEC Developing Advanced Battery TechnologiesThe U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center's Army Power Division, is collaborating with other Army science and technology agencies to develop a conformable battery that Soldiers can wear on their front protection plate.(read...)
  67. EIPC Speednews: News from the European PCB MarketEIPC extends an invitation to researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders around the world to submit abstracts for the 12th Electronic Circuits World Convention taking place November 9-11, 2011, at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre, Taiwan.(read...)
  68. Northrop Grumman Hosts Event for Small BusinessesNorthrop Grumman and the San Diego chapter of the National Defense Industry Association hosted an event for approximately 100 small businesses to provide them with valuable information about how they might play a role in future opportunities. (read...)
  69. OSI Systems Receives ERP Contracts from DNDOOSI Systems' security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded multiple Exploratory Research Program (ERP) contracts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO).(read...)
  70. Smiths Detection to Upgrade WMATA Threat Detection SystemsSmiths Detection announces the award of an additional five-year contract by the Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) to upgrade and maintain the company's PROTECT and FirstView anti-terrorism detection and software systems.(read...)
  71. RELM Wireless to Deliver P25 Radios to DoDRELM Wireless has been awarded orders totaling approximately $1.1 million from the U.S. Department of Defense for its P25 KNG portable radios and accessories. It is anticipated that the orders will be fulfilled during the third and fourth quarters of 2010.(read...)
  72. Morpho Detection Brings CT Technology to IndiaMorpho Detection has installed six CTX 9400 DSi explosives detection systems at India's newly constructed Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), one of the largest airport terminal buildings in the world.(read...)
  73. DuPont Recognized for Electronics LeadershipDuPont offers a broad and growing portfolio of innovative materials technologies for both semiconductor packaging and circuit applications.(read...)
  74. Raytheon Receives $120 Million NASA Contract"The Raytheon team places a premium on safe operations, working closely with our customer and, ultimately, providing astronauts and their flight support teams with the skills and solutions needed to achieve mission success," said Bill Toti, VP of RTSC's Mission Support Operations.(read...)
  75. BEST Inc. Develops Leadless Device Rework Class BEST Inc., based on its leading edge leadless device services business has now developed a class for rework technicians on how to rework these leadless devices.(read...)
  76. LaBarge to Release Fiscal 4Q10 Results September 2, 2010LaBarge, Inc., a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), announced today that it plans to release its financial results for the fiscal 2010 fourth quarter and year before the market opens on September 2, 2010.(read...)
  77. Matrix: New Center; Names Bosetti Business ManagerMatrix is delighted to announce the appointment of Edson Bosetti as Business Manager for its New Drill Resharpening Center. Bosetti has more than 15 years of experience with PCB cutting tools. (read...)
  78. Compal Chairman: NB Demand Not Turning Weak in 2HTaiwan-based notebook maker Compal Electronics chairman Rock Hsu at a meeting with Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) on August 30 pointed out that notebook demand in the second half of 2010 is not turning weak, but instead the shipment ratio in the third quarter is dropping, according to a Chinese-language Commercial Times report.(read...)
  79. Ionic Cleanliness Testing of PWBs for Process Control, Part IIIn this study, the authors research low-residue and lead-free flux structures, identify solvent compositions that will dissolve these residue types and offer options for performing both bulk and site-specific ionic cleanliness testing methods. Don't miss Part II of this exciting research.(read...)
  80. Manncorp Revamps Entire Line of Rework SystemsA new line of rework systems, ranging from manually assisted models for video game repair to versatile, fully automatic versions with split vision, can now be seen at manncorp/smt/rework.com. (read...)
  81. AWR Releases Visual System Simulator 2010This release offers new capabilities that increase productivity for RF system designers, including time delay neural network (TDNN) advanced amplifier behavioral models for capturing memory effects and measurement data interchange format (MDIF) model support.(read...)
  82. Nordson ASYMTEK Introduces S-920N-C Nordson ASYMTEK introduces its S-920N-C stainless steel dispensing system that is third-party certified for Class 100 cleanroom use. It is specifically designed for applications that are extremely sensitive to contamination by submicron-sized particles, such as wafer-level packaging and disk drive assembly. (read...)
  83. DYCONEX Enhances Qualification Testing Capability DYCONEX has now further enhanced its qualification testing capability by purchasing the latest model IST HC test equipment supplied by PWB Corporation.(read...)
  84. Celestica Completes Allied Panels AcquisitionThe acquisition of Austria-based Allied Panels significantly expands Celestica's capabilities in the healthcare diagnostics and imaging market, and broadens its healthcare global network to include a centre of excellence in Europe. (read...)
  85. Report: Indian Consumer Electronics SectorThis industry profile is an essential tool to help your company gain an in-depth knowledge and competitive advantage in the industry.(read...)
  86. 3M to Acquire Cogent Inc.3M, and Cogent Inc. announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement for 3M's acquisition of Cogent Inc. for $10.50 per share.(read...)
  87. DYMAX 9481 Mitigates Tin Whisker FormationDYMAX Dual-Cure 9481 cures in seconds to protect delicate circuitry on tin solder joints. Conformal coatings are recommended for retarding whisker growth, which can lead to catastrophic device failure. DYMAX 9481, with a high-cured durometer, is especially useful for prolonging device longevity.(read...)
  88. Ellsworth Adhesives Launches New Web Site in FinlandEllsworth Adhesives AB, the Nordic/Baltic branch of Ellsworth Adhesives Specialty Chemicals Distribution, recently announced the launch of a new Web site in Finnish. (read...)
  89. Heraeus Announces New SOL9400 Series Silver PastesThe Heraeus Photovoltaic Business Unit has begun introduction of a new line of front side silver pastes, the SOL9400 Series, that provide greater performance over Heraeus' current industry leading pastes for crystalline photovoltaic cells.(read...)
  90. IEC Electronics Receives Missile Launch Platform ContractIEC Electronics Corporation has received an order valued at more than $5.1 million from one of its military and defense customers. This is an exclusive program for the helicopter missile launch platform slated for use by the U.S. Department of Defense. (read...)
  91. EMS Providers Face Supply Chain Pile-UpComponent shortages have led to a traffic pile-up in the global electronics supply chain, with major contract manufacturers facing a challenging supply imbalance characterized by tight inventories of parts and finished products and a glut of raw materials.(read...)
  92. Quanta to Establish Production Lines in TaiwanQuanta Computer is preparing to establish four production lines at the building across from the company's headquarters in Taiwan where it aims to produce high-end IT products.(read...)
  93. Nan Ya Plastics' Q2 Income Doubles; Sales Up 69%Second-quarter sales climbed 39% from a year earlier to NT $55.5 billion, slower than the 69% increase in the previous three months, according to monthly exchange filings.(read...)
  94. Foxconn Reports 47.6% Revenue Increase in 1HFoxconn Electronics published consolidated revenues of NT $1,198 billion (US $36.5 billion) for the first half of 2010, hiking by 47.6% on year, with gross margins down 0.99 percentage points on year to 8.35%.(read...)
  95. TUC Ramping-Up Halogen-Free CCL ShipmentsTaiwan Union Technology expects its shipments of halogen-free copper-clad laminates to account for 30 to 35% of its total CCL shipments by year-end, up from 24% at the end of July 2010 and 7% last year.(read...)
  96. New Silver Paste Introduced for N-Type CellsHeraeus has released SOL9383, specifically formulated for n-Type monocrystalline cells. This new silver paste is specially formulated and designed to make excellent contact on P+ surface of N-Type Cells. (read...)
  97. IEEE Members Globally Work on the Development of Intelligent, Vehicular Transport SystemsIEEE, the world's largest technical professional association, and its members are advancing the way technology is deployed in mass transit and road traffic computing and communications systems.(read...)
  98. Philips Launches Enhanced Cardiac Ultrasound SystemRoyal Philips Electronics' enhanced iE33 xMATRIX cardiac ultrasound system enables expanded cardiac-related diagnostic capabilities related to ischemic disease detection, structural heart disease assessment, as well as systolic and diastolic heart failure and arrhythmia.(read...)
  99. Raytheon Awarded Next-generation Excalibur Ib ProgramRaytheon has won the competition for the next phase of Excalibur Ib and has been awarded a $23 million U.S. Army contract to finalize the next-generation 155mm precision-guided projectile's design. (read...)
  100. EIPC Workshop to Focus on Rigid/Rigid-Flex PCBsThe workshop aims to discuss new design options for improved technologies, new basic materials for higher reliability, new components and component types for miniaturization and future developments and trends in the rigid and rigid-flex PCB industry.(read...)
  101. Agfa's PCB Film Sales Up in Q2 The revenue for Printed Circuit Board (PCB) film continued to increase due to the growth of the electronics industry in Asia.(read...)
  102. Piezoelectric Effect Could Enable Atom-Scale ProductsResearchers at McGill University's Department of Chemistry have now discovered how to control the piezoelectric effect in nanoscale semiconductors called "quantum dots," enabling the development of incredibly tiny new products.(read...)
  103. L-3 Nova Engineering Awarded $52.8 Million TRSS ContractL-3 Communications announced today that its Nova Engineering subsidiary has been awarded a $52.8 million follow-on contract by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support the United States Marine Corps' Tactical Remote Sensor Systems (TRSS) program. (read...)
  104. Nano Antenna Directs LightA new optical antenna could improve the efficiency of devices that handle just a few photons at a time, such as quantum computers and quantum cryptography circuits.(read...)
  105. OSI Systems Receives Optoelectronic Sensors OrderOSI Optoelectronics has received orders valued at approximately $4 million from a major aerospace company for optical sensors used in inertial guidance systems. These systems are utilized for precision guidance and control for military and commercial aircrafts, helicopters, cruise missiles, satellites, space launch and military ground vehicles.(read...)
  106. CACI Receives U.S. Army Rapid Response Program Contract CACI International Inc. has been awarded one of 17 prime contracts to support the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) Rapid Response - Third Generation (R2-3G) program. (read...)
  107. Intel's Q3 Below ExpectationsIntel Corporation announced that third-quarter revenue will be below the company's previous outlook. The company now expects third-quarter revenue to be $11.0 billion, plus or minus $200 million, compared to the previous expectation of between $11.2 and $12.0 billion. (read...)
  108. DEK Exhibits at Blundell Tech Week, Mini ExhibitionDEK will be the resident screen printing technology expert at the upcoming Blundell Technology Week and Mini Exhibition 2010. (read...)
  109. New World Record with Efficient CIGS Solar CellThe new record-breaking solar cells from ZSW are made of extremely thin layers of copper, indium, gallium and diselenide (CIGS). This saves materials and costs. The new results should significantly improve the cost-effectiveness of CIGS thin-film photovoltaics over the medium term. (read...)
  110. E-Ton 1H10 Net Loss Topped NT$3 BillionSilicon solar cell maker E-Ton Solar Tech incurred net losses of NT$3.011 billion ($91.6 million) for the first half of 2010, equivalent to a net loss per share of NT$12.65.(read...)
  111. Lockheed Martin Inks F-22 Raptor Modification ContractLockheed Martin Corp. has received a $111.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Air Force for sustainment of the F-22 Raptor fleet, resulting in a contract value of $709 million.(read...)
  112. E-System Design: Platinum Sponsor for Bogatin's Boot Camp E-System Design, Inc. is proud to be a Platinum sponsor of Eric Bogatin's Differential Signal Boot Camp event, taking place October 4, 2010 in Santa Clara, California. (read...)
  113. It's Only Common Sense: Something to Think AboutThis week, Dan Beaulieu asks: "Are you spending enough time thinking about your business?" Listen to his newest column and find out what needs to be done to keep your business booming. After all, thinking may be the most important element of your job. (read...)
  114. July Chip Sales Up 37% YoYGlobal sales of semiconductors grew to $25.2 billion in July, an increase of 1.2% from June when sales were $24.9 billion and an increase of 37% from July 2009 when sales were $18.4 billion, the SIA reported. Year-to-date sales total $169.2 billion, an increase of 46.7% from the $115.3 billion reported for the first seven months of 2009.(read...)
  115. IPC: PCB Industry Results for July 2010IPC has announced the July findings from its monthly North American PCB Statistical Program. Rigid PCB shipments were up 23.9% while bookings increased 34.4% in July 2010 from July 2009. Flexible circuit shipments in July 2010 were up 38.2%, and bookings were up 28.8% compared to July 2009. (read...)
  116. ETL Elektrotechnik Acquires JUKI KE-2070JUKI supports the rapid growth of the EMS company ETL Elektrotechnik with the fastest machine shipment in company history. (read...)
  117. Researchers: Silicon Nanowire-Based Circuits Inspired by BrainThe Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, has announced a collaborative partnership with Stanford University to develop silicon nanowire-based circuits that are inspired by the brain. (read...)
  118. Quantum Zeno Effect Allows "Interaction-Free" SwitchingExploiting one of the quantum world's strangest effects could lead to a new generation of switches that can handle quantum information. The quantum zeno effect offers a surprising and counter-intuitive way of controlling quantum systems that are changing from one state to another.(read...)
  119. Lockheed Martin Receives Order for Desert Hawk IIIThe United Kingdom's Ministry of Defence awarded Lockheed Martin a $5.1 million contract for additional Desert Hawk III unmanned aircraft vehicles.(read...)
  120. OLED Drives Encapsulation and Barrier Technologies"The commercialisation of OLED technology is driving the growth of sealing, barrier and encapsulation technologies, and more than 90% of the patents since according to the latest Encapsulation and barriers."(read...)
  121. Tim Estes Honored by Sandia for InnovationsTim Estes received the award from Sandia for innovations beyond the Laboratories. He was Sandia's first ESTT entrepreneur. He left in 1994 to found Conductor Analysis Technologies Inc., a global provider of market critical data for printed circuit boards that is still prospering after 16 years.(read...)
  122. ORNL Scientists Help Explain Graphene MysteryNanoscale simulations and theoretical research performed at the Department of Energy's ORNL are bringing scientists closer to realizing graphene's potential in electronic applications. A research team led by Bobby Sumpter, Vincent Meunier and Eduardo Cruz-Silva has discovered how loops develop in graphene, an electrically conductive high-strength low-weight material that resembles an atomic-scale honeycomb.(read...)
  123. IMI to Open European PlantAYALA’s electronics unit, Integrated Microelectronics Inc. (IMI), is close to opening a manufacturing plant in Europe.(read...)
  124. BBG Earns 4th Consecutive Placement on Inc. 5000 ListInc. magazine today ranked The Bare Board Group, Inc. (BBG) No. 4329 on its annual list of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. This is the 4th year in a row that BBG has been honored with a spot on the exclusive business list. (read...)
  125. Pegatron Reinvests to Boost CapabilitiesThe reinvestments, seen as a milestone in the firm's history, will help to sharpen its competitiveness to catch up with Hon Hai Group.(read...)
  126. PCBUniverse.com Improves PCB Quoting, OrderingPCBUniverse.com has improved the efficiency of quoting and ordering custom PCBs online by allowing users to obtain a quote with no advance registration or required contact information. (read...)
  127. ECS 1H10 Net Profits Hit NT $372 MillionElitegroup Computer Systems has announced revenues of NT $23.11 billion for the first half of 2010, down 11.89% on-year.(read...)
  128. Flexium Sees Higher Gross Margin in 3Q10Flexium Interconnect expects its consolidated gross margin to continue to move upward in the third quarter of 2010 after its gross margin advanced 4.7 percentage points sequentially to 26.18% in the second quarter. (read...)
  129. Tablet PCs, e-Books Fuel 2H10 Growth for QisdaQisda expects its new businesses including e-book readers, smartphones and tablet PCs to account for 20% of its total revenues in the second half of 2010.(read...)
  130. Rising Wages Reduce China's Advantage Over MexicoChina's rising wages are cutting the country's cost advantage over other manufacturing centers such as Mexico, according to Flextronics.(read...)
  131. Intel to Acquire Infineon's Wireless Solutions BusinessInfineon Technologies AG and Intel Corporation have entered into a definitive agreement to transfer Infineon's Wireless Solutions (WLS) business to Intel in a cash transaction valued at approximately $1.4 billion.(read...)
  132. Mentor's Technology Leadership Awards Deadline ApproachingThe deadline for the Technology Leadership Awards is September 24, 2010. The TLA recognizes engineers and CAD designers who use Mentor's innovative technology to address today's complex PCB systems design challenges and produce industry-leading products.(read...)
  133. PartMiner Announces New Environmental Compliance Information ToolsPartMiner WorldWide, the global leader of electronic component intelligence, today announced the availability of environmental compliance data with its comprehensive CAPS database to help users reduce compliance risks. (read...)
  134. CJ. Salvitech Releases New ProductsCJ Salvitech S.L.'s collaboration with Four Stars-ES and Micronic Enterprise Co. Ltd has resulted in two new products to be released by the company. The upcoming 4-wire Kelvin feature of CJ Salvitech's Flying Probe Tester Evolution-2 is made possible with the R&D for the 4-wire Kelvin done by Four Stars-ES.(read...)
  135. PCB Asia Week: Growth and Strategies3CEMS Group plans to list its shares on the Taiwan Stock Exchange in 2013; TPT plans to acquire 51% share of Yeu Hwan, as well as demand from customers to start picking up in mid-September; Cicor's PCB and EMS segments post revenue growth in 1H2010; and Career expects 10% revenue growth in Q3. (read...)
  136. DARPA Announces Robotics ProgramDARPA's latest effort, the Autonomous Robotic Manipulation (ARM) program, envisions robots with a high degree of autonomy requiring only high-level supervision by an operator. (read...)
  137. EMS Asia Week: MilestonesJust one month after acquiring SMT Magazine, I-Connect007 publishes its first issue of the magazine, which is well-received (mostly) by readers; Flextronics and Beijing's Tsinghua University collaborate on a CSER curriculum; AUO sets up a JV with Wistron; and Pegatron will acquire China-based Rih Li International, ensuring its components supply.(read...)
  138. Local Sourcing Mandate Could Limit Growth of Ontario Solar MarketAggressive government incentives are set to trigger booming growth in solar installations in Ontario, Canada, in 2010-but regulations requiring the use of locally sourced photovoltaic (PV) products will cause the expansion to slow dramatically in 2011, according to market research firm iSuppli Corp.(read...)
  139. TTCI Showcases Latest Test Tools at 2010 SMTAITTCI will be featuring a stand-alone and joint test solution - the Flying Probe & In-Circuit Test - at the upcoming SMTAI 2010 exhibition and conference in Orlando, Florida.(read...)
  140. Sparton to Discuss Fiscal 2010 Results September 10, 2010Sparton Corporation today announced it will host a conference call with investors and analysts on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. EST to discuss its fiscal year 2010 financial results, provide a general business update and respond to investor questions.(read...)
  141. San Francisco Circuits Achieves ITAR RegistrationAlex Danovich, President of San Francisco Circuits, announced today that his company has achieved ITAR registration from the United States Department of State.(read...)
  142. ISQED Announces Call for PapersThe International Symposium on Quality Electronic Design (ISQED) is accepting papers, panel and speaker proposals, and exhibitor and sponsorship applications for its 12th annual event on March 14-16, 2011.(read...)
  143. Schweizer Electronic Posts Revenue of Euro 51.7 Million Schweizer Electronic AG, one of the top three PCB manufacturers in Europe, posted revenues of Euro 51.7 million for the first half of 2010--an increase of 80% from the same period last year.(read...)
  144. MIRTEC Offers Online Product PresentationsMIRTEC, the "Market Leader in Inspection Technology," has released PowerPoint presentations for each product series featured on its Web site. (read...)
  145. Flextronics' FLEXpledge an Improvement Catalyst Flextronics issued its 2009 Corporate Social and Environmental (CSER) report at its first annual CSER conference, which took place today in Shenzhen, China to update stakeholders on the company's key social, ethical and environmental achievements. (read...)
  146. ATE China Offers Broad Platform for ManufacturersATE China 20010 will provide a fully comprehensive platform for electronics manufacturers to obtain technology solutions needed for assembly production and will provide invaluable opportunities to meet potential suppliers to enhance industry competitiveness. (read...)
  147. L-3 GCS Receives U.S. Special Operations Command ContractL-3 Communications announced today that its GCS subsidiary (L-3 GCS) has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for its PantherTM Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) manpack satellite communications systems and associated equipment.(read...)
  148. Cicor's PCB Segment Posts 27% Revenue Growth in 1HCompared to the previous year, the PCB Division increased its net proceeds during the period by 27.3% to CHF 17.8 million (first half of 2009: CHF 14.0 million); During the period, the ES Division achieved net proceeds of CHF 44.8 million (first half of 2009: CHF 41.5 million). (read...)
  149. New GE Flight Path Marks New Era in U.S. Airspace ModernizationAs American Airlines Flight 1916 touched down at Bradley International Airport this afternoon, it became the first-ever United States flight to use a publicly available, commercially designed instrument flight path. The event heralds an acceleration of airspace modernization efforts that use precise "highways in the sky" to reduce delays, slash aircraft CO2 emissions and improve airline operating efficiency. (read...)
  150. Report: 2010 Global PV Demand Analysis and ForecastBetween 2000 and 2009, global PV demand grew at an average annual rate of 51 percent, rising from 170 MW to 7,059 MW. Despite this impressive rate of growth, the past two years have witnessed a fundamental and difficult market shift for manufacturers. (read...)
  151. Effect of Deflation to the Auto Industry"Deflation is rearing its ugly head, now menacing the economy at large, and already has a strong hold on major sectors such as housing. But a tangible broad-scale appearance of deflation in the U.S. economy could prove a mixed blessing for the American automotive industry," reported Edmunds' AutoObserver.com(read...)
  152. TPT Plans to Acquire 51% Share of Yeu HwanTaiwan PCB Techvest (TPT) plans to take up a 51% stake in peer company Yeu Hwan Technology for NT $280 million (US $8.74 million), or NT $9.50 per share, through an open tender to be held August 27-September 6, 2010.(read...)
  153. Career Expects 10% Revenue Growth in Q3Flexible PCB maker Career Technology expects its revenues to grow 10% sequentially in the third quarter on demand from the table PC and touch-panel sectors.(read...)
  154. Flextronics Expected to Ship 15 Million Notebooks in 2011EMS provider Flextronics International is expected to see its notebook orders in 2011 increase from only six million units in 2010 to 12 to 15 million in 2011.(read...)
  155. Pegatron Experiencing Reduced Orders from AsustekAsustek Computer continues to lower OEM orders to Pegatron Technology and has shifted some graphics card OEM orders to Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS). (read...)
  156. Semicon Inventories Rise, Demand Expected to IncreaseChip suppliers are reporting rising inventory, but the swelling stockpiles do not represent a cause for concern in the industry at present with demand expected to increase during the coming months.(read...)
  157. Computrol Provides Cost-Efficient Contract ManufacturingComputrol, Inc. announces that it provides a host of advanced capabilities to deliver precise execution on every product it builds. (read...)
  158. Electronics Manufacturing Boosts Hungarian EconomyThe electronics manufacturing industry contributes more than 24% of Hungary's national industrial manufacturing output, up to an estimated total 15% of GDP and over 33% of the nation's exports in 2009 and early 2010.(read...)
  159. Eric Bogatin: Diff Pair Design for 1-10 Gbps and BeyondDesigning differential pairs is challenging enough, and the "alphabet soup" of high-speed serial links such as SATA, SAS and XAUI create more problems as you move from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps and beyond. Eric Bogatin discusses some of the cutting-edge design techniques he'll be teaching at his "Differential Pair Boot Camp" in Santa Clara on October 4. (read...)
  160. CST Webinar Series Focuses on E-Mag System DesignCST is hosting a series of technical Webinars focusing on the benefits that full-wave simulation brings to high-frequency/high-speed design. The events will focus on challenging applications and how advances in numerical techniques and computing technology have enabled fast turnaround and reduced prototyping costs.(read...)
  161. Boeing and Bolduc to Build Navigation Kits for Ground VehiclesBoeing has teamed with Bolduc Technology Group to design, develop, integrate, test, manufacture and sustain agnostic autonomous-navigation kits for ground vehicles. The kits would enable human-driven vehicles to be converted into autonomous or remotely operated vehicles for commercial or military use.(read...)
  162. General Dynamics Antennas Now Certified for WGS NetworkTwo General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies' Warrior antenna terminals are now certified by the U.S. Army to use the Ka-band frequency to access the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) network.(read...)
  163. OSI Systems Bagged $5 Million Order for Eagle SystemsOSI Systems' security division Rapiscan Systems has been awarded a contract for approximately $5 million to provide a state of the art Eagle Rail Inspection Scanner and associated construction and civil works to an Eastern European customer.(read...)
  164. FlexTech Alliance Taps Nyx to Develop Flexible DisplaysThe FlexTech Alliance has announced a contract award to Nyx Illuminated Clothing Co. to develop a foldable display constructed from a panel of multiple e-paper screens. This research will demonstrate the capability to reliably fold and unfold multiple e-paper screens.(read...)
  165. Heilind Receives 2010 Distributor of the Year from MolexHeilind Electronics Inc., the largest interconnect distributor in North America, has been awarded 2010 Distributor of the Year by Molex Inc.(read...)
  166. Effect of Doping on Lead-Free Solder JointsEMS007 Guest Editor Jasbir Bath grills Indium Corporation Vice President of Technology, Dr. Ning-Cheng Lee on what effects Mn or Ce doping has on the reliability of SAC lead-free solder joints. Find out what the latest cost and reliability results are when adding these doping agents to SAC alloy.(read...)
  167. General Dynamics to Deliver Antennas for GOES-R SystemsGeneral Dynamics received an $80 million contract from Harris to design, manufacture and install six new 16-meter antennas and upgrade four 9-meter satellite communications antennas for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's new GOES-R systems.(read...)
  168. Industrial Ethernet Patch Cords: New Cable Jacket OptionsSiemon has expanded its Industrial MAX line of modular outlets and patch cords with the release of category 5e cords that feature new cable jacket options.(read...)
  169. Training Media Now Features Automated TestingThe automated testing feature, which can be used in conjunction with any of IPC's extensive library of electronics assembly training videos to verify understanding in key subject areas, can print out a certificate of completion that indicates the training module name, participant's name, date of evaluation and test score.(read...)
  170. IPC: Call for Participation at ECWC12IPC is inviting researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders worldwide to submit abstracts for the 12th Electronic Circuits World Convention taking place November 9-11, 2011, in conjunction with TPCA Show 2011, in Taiwan.(read...)
  171. Construction of World's Largest Solar Cell Plant CommencesNeo Solar Power recently held a ground-breaking ceremony for a 3.4GWp solar cell production plant, which, when completed, is expected to be the world's largest solar cell facility.(read...)
  172. HEI Purchases Pluritec Inspecta Combo HPL X-Ray SystemWith its high-end drilling/routing software, the system can mechanically drill, route, micro drill, drill two stacks of panels, drill to specific panel dimensions, detect broken or chipped tools and operates using various pressure systems for drill or route. (read...)
  173. Flextronics, TU Create CSR CurriculumFlextronics has announced a newly formed partnership with Tsinghua University (TU), whereby it will fund the development of a comprehensive Corporate Social and Environmental curriculum within the School of Economics and Management.(read...)
  174. Ryder Opens European Sales Office in GermanyRyder Industries Ltd., a Swiss-owned group of companies headquartered in Hong Kong with production facilities in China, expands its activities in Europe: The company established a sales office in Waldkraiburg (65 kilometres southeast of Munich). (read...)
  175. V-PS Seeks New Sales DirectorPCB manufactuer V-PS is now looking for a new sales director, as Dick Prinse leaves the company effective September 1, 2010. (read...)
  176. Wistron, AUO Create JV for LCD TV Panel ProductionAU Optronics recently created a joint venture for making LCD TV panel modules with EMS provider Wistron.(read...)
  177. Rih Li Acquisition Ensures Component Supply for PegatronPegatron Technology will be spend approximately $220 million to acquire China-based Rih Li International.(read...)
  178. Inventec to See Weak 3Q10 PerformanceInventec's third-quarter revenues are expected to stay flat on quarter compared to $2.72 billion in the second quarter or may even drop slightly with quarterly gross margin to drop below 4%.(read...)
  179. Wistron NeWeb Shifts Focus to SmartphonesWistron NeWeb suspended the production of PHS dual-mode handsets in June and will shift its focus to smartphones starting in the second half.(read...)
  180. Inventec Appliances Post 40% Growth in 1H2010 RevenueInventec Appliances has reported $684.2 million in consolidated revenues for the first half of 2010, up 40% on year.(read...)
  181. Consumer Confidence in Technology Down in AugustConsumer confidence in technology decreased slightly this month. The CEA-CNET Index of Consumer Technology Expectations (ICTE), which measures consumer expectations about technology spending, is down 2.2 points from July but is still 2.1% higher than this time last year. (read...)
  182. Meadville Holdings Financial, Strategic Analysis ReviewThis comprehensive, SWOT profile of Meadville Holdings Limited provides you an in-depth strategic analysis of the company's businesses and operations. (read...)
  183. Printed Oxide Diodes and MemoryImagine building cheaper electronics on a variety of substrates--materials like plastic, paper or fabric. Researchers at Taiwan's National Chiao Tung University have made a discovery that opens this door, allowing them to build electronic components like diodes on many different substrates. (read...)
  184. New Energy to Unveil Working Prototype of SolarWindowNew Energy Technologies researchers developing the Company's first-of-its-kind SolarWindow, capable of generating electricity on see-thru glass, are targeting new methods of applying its electricity-generating coatings in order to cut future production costs. (read...)
  185. DuPont Ups Tedlar ProductionUnderscoring its ongoing commitment to developing and delivering cleaner, more efficient energy solutions, DuPont announced that production of polyvinyl fluoride polymer resin, a critical raw material used to make high-performance DuPont Tedlar polyvinyl fluoride film, has begun at the DuPont Fayetteville Works facility.(read...)
  186. Section 13: SMT PWB PadsThese images of SMT defects and attributes were compiled by consultant Tom Clifford. Section 13 includes images of plating upset, irregular plating, poorly-plated margins, unplated margins, compromised lands, SMT gull-wing fingers and more. These images of SMT defects and attributes provide resources for training, quality control specs and standards and research. (read...)
  187. GOEPEL's VarioTAP Targets Freescale ColdFire ArchitectureGOEPEL electronic has developed a dedicated model library for the Freescale MCF5225x microcontroller with ColdFire V2 architecture to support the innovative emulation technology VarioTAP.(read...)
  188. EMS Market Recovery Boosts Neways' Growth 25% Neways Electronics International N.V. (Neways) recorded a fully organic increase in net turnover of approximately 25% in the first half of 2010 compared to the first half of 2009. This strong increase was due to a clear and broad-based rise in demand in the EMS market.(read...)
  189. Scanfil EMS Acquires 40% Share of Greenpoint OyScanfil plc's subsidiary Scanfil EMS Oy has acquired 40% of the shares of Greenpoint Oy and signed a supply contract with the company. (read...)
  190. Western Europe 2Q2010 PC Market Up 19.6% PC shipments in Western Europe totaled 15.6 million units in the second quarter of 2010, a 19.6 percent increase from the same period in 2009, according to Gartner.(read...)
  191. Effects of Storage Procedures and Bake Out on Solderability of Immersion Silver-Coated PCBs Authors from Sandia National Laboratories investigate the solderability of current immersion Ag technology after exposure to conditions that simulate long-term storage followed by bake out environments prior to actual reflow assembly.(read...)
  192. EnSol Develops Novel Thin-film PV CellEnSol AS has patented a novel, prototype thin film photovoltaic cell design based on nanocrystal technology.(read...)
  193. OSI Systems Reports 19% Revenue Growth in Q4 Deepak Chopra, OSI Systems President and CEO, stated, "We are extremely pleased with the results of our fourth quarter in which we reported strong sales growth and profitability in each of our divisions leading to record annual profits and cash flows."(read...)
  194. Arrow Electronics Presents at Upcoming Investor ConferencesArrow Electronics' J. Reilly, Executive Vice President, Finance and Operations and CFO, will present at the upcoming 17th Annual Citi Global Technology Conference, and Raymond James 6th Annual European Investors' North American Equities Conference in September.(read...)
  195. Raven Industries Names West Chief Technology Officer"These moves help to realign our talent to better support and utilize the technology base developed by Raven," explained Daniel A. Rykhus, president and chief executive officer.(read...)
  196. Kyzen Names Miller VP and GM of AsiaKyzen, a world leading provider of environmentally responsible precision cleaning products for the electronics and high-technology manufacturing operations, has appointed R. Erik Miller to the position of Vice President and General Manager - Asia.(read...)
  197. Closed-Form, Strain-Energy-Based Acceleration Factors for Thermal Cycling of Lead-Free AssembliesA framework has been developed for a new type of closed-form AF model for thermal cycling of soldered assemblies. The AF model is strain-energy-based, and was applied to SAC305, SAC387/396/405 and near-eutectic SnPb assemblies. The advantages and limitations of this model compared to other approaches in the reliability engineer's toolbox are also discussed. (read...)
  198. Materials and Supplier Declarations UpdatedMaterials Declarations and Supplier Declarations are very important to OEMs. Texas Instruments' Mark Frimann delivers specifics on the latest Materials Declaration updates, while NIST's Eric Simmon does the same on his committee's Supplier Declaration work. Both offer insight into what work still needs to be done.(read...)
  199. Global Server Market Grew 11% in 2Q2010Factory revenue in the worldwide server market increased 11 percent year over year to $10.9 billion in the second quarter of 2010 (2Q10) - the second consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue growth and the fastest quarterly revenue growth since 2003, according to IDC.(read...)
  200. Electronics Midwest Tackles Changes in StandardsIndustry experts will shine a spotlight on recent revisions to key electronics manufacturing industry standards and guidelines during IPC's professional development program at Electronics Midwest. (read...)
  201. Mouser Presents "Best in Class" Awards to Partners Mouser Electronics has presented its Best in Class award to those individuals representing its suppliers who performed at the highest level to support ongoing marketing programs and initiatives for 2010.(read...)
  202. STI Electronics Named on Inc. 5000 ListSTI Electronics has earned position #3497 on the 2010 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. (read...)
  203. Flextronics Opens Power Facility in ChinaFlextronics today announced that it has completed phase one of a two-phase build-out in Ganzhou, Jiangxi China to support its Power operations. (read...)
  204. Rockwell Collins Achieves New Heights in UAV TestingRockwell Collins today unveiled the results of successful tests with dramatically increasing levels of damage on an unmanned F/A-18 subscale model air vehicle. (read...)
  205. Apple Poised to Dominate Tablet Market Through 2012Even with a flood of rival products in the works, Apple Inc.'s iPad is unlikely to face a viable competitor until 2011, allowing the company to maintain a dominant share in the tablet market at least through 2012.(read...)
  206. Rockwell Collins, DARPA Demonstrate UAV AerobaticsAs part of its ongoing damage tolerance research contract with the Defense Advance Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Rockwell Collins has demonstrated the first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to fly aerobatics with position tracking.(read...)
  207. Rockwell Collins Successfully Demonstrates CBM SystemIn recent flight tests on the Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS), Rockwell Collins demonstrated a new technology that is able to perform real-time data monitoring and analysis while in flight to alert UAS operators of impending maintenance needs.(read...)
  208. Camtek Appoints New CEORoy Porat, who has been with Camtek since 2001 serving in various positions in the United States and Asia, and for the past two years as General Manager of the company, is to succeed Rafi Amit as CEO. Amit will become Active Chairman of the Board of Directors. (read...)
  209. Rogers Features Circuit Solutions at Electronics MidwestRogers Corporation will be highlighting the benefits of its new 6.15 dielectric constant RO4360 laminate and RO4460 prepreg system at the upcoming Electronics Midwest 2010 exhibition. (read...)
  210. Electronic Interconnect Exhibits at Design-2-Part ShowElectronic Interconnect (EI) will exhibit at and participate in the upcoming Design-2-Part Show at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, September 14-15, 2010.(read...)
  211. TPT Expects Recovery in SeptemberPCB maker Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT), which focuses on optoelectronics boards, expects demand from customers to start picking up in mid-September. (read...)
  212. Hon Hai Aims for 30% Annual Growth in 2011Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. is likely to see its consolidated sales revenue resume an annual growth of over 30% to break the NT $3 trillion mark in 2011, a new high revenue figure among private enterprises in Taiwan.(read...)
  213. DDi's Earnings Expected to Grow 800% in 2010Analysts forecast PCB manufacturer DDi Corporation's 2010 earnings to grow 800%, driven by the continually strong demand from electronics manufacturers. (read...)
  214. Ellsworth Adhesives Expands to ThailandEllsworth Adhesives announced today it has created and launched a new company, Ellsworth Adhesives (Thailand) Ltd., in Bangkok, Thailand. (read...)
  215. Nanoribbons for Graphene TransistorsScientists from Empa and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research report how they have managed, for the first time, to grow graphene ribbons that are just a few nanometres wide using a simple surface-based chemical method.(read...)
  216. U.S. to Lead Global Medical Devices Market in 2010At an estimated $94.9 billion in 2010, the US medical device market is the world's largest. (read...)
  217. Albemarle to Hike Prices of Brominated Flame RetardantsAlbemarle it will increase prices of SAYTEX flame retardants on shipments beginning October 1, 2010.(read...)
  218. Glucose Monitoring Devices Market to Reach $16 Billion by 2014MarketResearch.com has announced the addition of Renub Research's new report "Glucose Monitoring Devices Market Worldwide (2010 - 2014)" to their library of Medical Devices market reports. The report is an essential source of data and analysis on the blood glucose monitoring devices market.(read...)
  219. Rockwell Collins to Systems to Guide STUAS VehicleRockwell Collins' flight control and navigation systems will play a critical role in the Small Tactical Unmanned Air System (STUAS) program, which promises to provide the warfighter with greatly enhanced levels of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities.(read...)
  220. General Dynamics to Supply Smart Displays for U.S. ArmyGeneral Dynamics Canada received an order to supply more than 1,000 Smart Display Units for installation in U.S. Army Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles.(read...)
  221. Magal to Supply PIDS to Nanchang Airport in ChinaMagal Security Systems will be supplying its fence mounted fiber sensors to protect the perimeter of Nanchang airport in China.(read...)
  222. ORC to Supply SmartCard Management Console to U.S. NavyWidePoint's Operational Research Consultants subsidiary received a $3 million order from its reselling partner, Conquest Security in support of a deployed cybersecurity solution for a Department of the Navy mobile environment.(read...)
  223. Omnivox Receives $33 Million Medical Technology ContractThe Joint Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) has awarded Omnivox a contract to design, develop and prototype medical technologies to assist in the prevention, mitigation and treatment of blast injuries, the leading cause of casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan.(read...)
  224. RFID Consortium Adds ETRISisvel US and the RFID Consortium today announced that ETRI has joined the RFID Consortium and will participate in the Consortium's joint licensing program for patents essential to the UHF RFID standard. (read...)
  225. Dow to Exhibit Latest PV Technologies at PVSEC 2010Dow's photovoltaic solutions can help increase solar cell efficiency and solar module durability, improve device performance at lower cost and enable widespread adoption of solar energy.(read...)
  226. Boeing Receives Contract from Intelsat S.A.Boeing today announced it has received a contract from Intelsat S.A. to provide a second ultra-high frequency (UHF) hosted payload on another of the four commercial communications satellites that Intelsat ordered from Boeing last year.(read...)
  227. U.S. Medical Device Market to Reach $94.9 Billion in 2010At an estimated US$94.9 billion in 2010, the US medical device market is the world's largest. (read...)
  228. Ultra-Thin 3-D ACA Flip-Chip-in-Flex TechnologyDie thickness of common, high-volume chip stacks range from 50 to 100 um while thinning industry aims for ultra-thin chips of 10 um thickness, or less. For the first time, the required interconnect length between vertically arranged adjacent chip layers has reached dimensions that can be reasonably realized by anisotropic conductive adhesives layers (ACA). (read...)
  229. SMTAI Debuts Promo Video Produced by I-Connect007The SMTA is pleased to announce the release of a promotional video produced by I-Connect007. The video summarizes important details of the SMTA International Conference and Electronics Exhibition taking place October 24-28, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. (read...)
  230. Avnet, Panduit Celebrate 35-Year PartnershipAvnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc., and Panduit, a global leader in electronic cable and connector products, are celebrating their 35-year partnership.(read...)
  231. Tyco Electronics Extends Tender Offer for ADCTyco Electronics announced today that it has extended the expiration of its tender offer to purchase all of the outstanding common shares of ADC, at a price of $12.75 per share in cash, to midnight, New York City time on Monday, September 20, 2010. (read...)
  232. Eltek's Q2 Revenues Below ExpectationsArieh Reichart, President and CEO, commented, "Our disappointment with this quarter's results is mainly due to our revenues, which were lower than our expectations and internal forecasts. We are working hard to improve our sales performance and hope to see improvement in the future." (read...)
  233. Intel, Nokia Create First Joint LaboratoryIntel Corporation, Nokia and the University of Oulu have announced the establishment of their first joint research center. One of the first objectives of the new lab is to create new and compelling mobile user experiences that leverage the rapidly increasing capabilities of mobile devices. (read...)
  234. Balver Zinn Offers Complete Soldering SolutionsBalver Zinn specialises in the production of solders, high-quality anodes of various alloys and specialty wires for applications in the electronics industry and surface finishing. (read...)
  235. Mectronics Exhibits EVS 7000 at Electronica, IndiaEVS International, the leader in solder recovery, has announced that its distributor, Mectronics, will exhibit the EVS 7000 in Hall 1, booth #1540 at Electronica, India. The system provides a self-contained process to reduce the handling of dross and uses no chemicals or additives. (read...)
  236. Morey Corporation to Manufacture for tattletaletattletale, a portable alarm systems company, selected The Morey Corporation, a leading EMS provider, to manufacture and fulfill the world's first portable, cellular-based security system for consumers. (read...)
  237. ANSYS Ranked on FORTUNE 100 Fastest-Growing CompaniesANSYS has been ranked number 39 on the 2010 FORTUNE 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list. The ranking includes ANSYS as the sole provider of product development software, a recognition that underscores the strategic value of engineering simulation, as well as the ANSYS leadership position in this growing and critical market. (read...)
  238. Fractals Make Better SuperconductorsHeat treatment improves the superconductivity of a ceramic copper oxide by creating a fractal network of connected channels of ordered oxygen defects. The green and red spheres represent the paired electrons responsible for superconductivity. (read...)
  239. LaBarge Earns Supplier Gold Status with Sikorsky"LaBarge's designation as a Gold Supplier exemplifies our commitment to providing our customers with superior quality and customer satisfaction. We are delighted to be a key supplier to Sikorsky and look forward to continuing to support their complex electronics manufacturing needs," said Craig LaBarge, CEO and President.(read...)
  240. EIPC Speednews: News from the European PCB MarketPCBs sales in Germany slid in May, according to data from ZVEI PCB and Electronic Systems, but were still a 40% improvement from May of last year. Cumulatively, sales for the first five months of this year were up 32% and incoming orders also reached record highs in May, jumping 137% year-on-year. (read...)
  241. High Demand for Capacitors Tempered by Long Lead TimesMuch like the overall electronic components market, capacitor manufacturers have experienced a surge in demand thanks to global consumer demand. Unfortunately, this demand has been tempered by long lead times, rising prices and a shortage of parts in the semiconductor industry. (read...)
  242. PFC Flexible Circuits Expands Assembly Capacity"Many of our customers are asking for full turnkey solutions," said Anish Somaiya, COO. "They see the value in being able to deal with one vendor that can provide design services, manufacturing and assembly. The turnkey process gives them fewer vendors, shorter lead times and overall lower costs."(read...)
  243. Congressman Maffei Visits IEC ElectronicsMaffei, a known champion in small business advocacy, applauded IEC for its on-going expansion creating jobs for hundreds of people in New York's 25th District. "Congratulations to the IEC Electronics team for performing so well during such challenging economic times...and being one of the top employers in Wayne County," he said.(read...)
  244. R&D Circuits to Present at Silicon Valley Test Conference R&D Circuits will be presenting two papers on ATE loaded board test and board reliability at the upcoming Silicon Valley Test Conference and Expo 2010, November 8-9 in San Jose, California.(read...)
  245. 3CEMS Plans to List on TSE3CEMS Group has revealed plans to list its shares on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) in 2013, when the company expects its consolidated revenues to top US $1 billion.(read...)
  246. Quanta to Benefit from Apple's OrderQuanta Computer Inc. will benefit from orders from Apple Computer Inc. which have raised order volume by 20% for third-quarter shipments.(read...)
  247. Building Blocks for New Class of Optical Circuits Imagine creating novel devices with amazing and exotic optical properties not found in nature--by simply evaporating a droplet of particles on a surface. By chemically building clusters of nanospheres from a liquid, a team of Harvard researchers, in collaboration with scientists at Rice University, the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Houston, has developed just that.(read...)
  248. Digi-Key Launches "Sort by Price" Feature for Registered Users"The Sort by Price feature is something our customers will find extremely helpful when sourcing electronic components," said Tony Harris, CMO. "While registration is not required to place an online order or to use the Digi-Key site, we believe our new sort-by-price feature will prove to be an essential tool for registered users."(read...)
  249. Wurth Elektronik to Hold Design Conferences in Europe, IndiaEurope's leading PCB manufacturer Wurth Elektronik is on the road again, running Design Conferences throughout Europe and India. The presentations examine design issues surrounding standard PCBs as well as those relating to innovative advanced technologies. (read...)
  250. SMT Magazine Earns Positive Reviews, MostlyThe reviews are in--and we're not talking about the latest summer blockbuster. Just one month after acquiring SMT Magazine, I-Connect007 published its first issue of the magazine. The feedback from loyal SMT readers has been overwhelmingly positive. SMT Magazine is just one example of what we have planned for the future.(read...)
  251. Digi-Key, Harwin Enter Global Distribution AgreementElectronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation and Harwin today announced the two companies have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute Harwin's products to customers worldwide.(read...)
  252. N.A. Semicon Equipment Industry Posts 1.23 July B2B RatioNorth America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.83 billion in orders in July 2010 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.23, according to the July 2010 Book-to-Bill Report published today by SEMI. A book-to-bill of 1.23 means that $123 worth of orders was received for every $100 of product billed for the month.(read...)
  253. Raven Industries Announces Special Cash DividendRaven Industries' board of directors approved a special cash dividend of $1.25 per share, payable September 30, 2010, to shareholders of record on September 15, 2010.(read...)
  254. Electronics Sector Boosts Taiwan's Industrial Production IndexTaiwan's industrial production index surged 20.7 percent in July compared with the same month of last year, boosted by strong orders in the electronics, semiconductor and panel manufacturing sectors.(read...)
  255. ReneSola Inks Supply Contracts with Neo Solar and SolartechReneSola will be supplying solar wafers with Taiwan solar cell producers Neo Solar Power and Solartech Energy for the next three years.(read...)
  256. Taiwan`s IC Industry Up 12.8% in Q2Taiwan`s IC industry production value as a whole rose 12.8% from a quarter earlier, to NT$442.2 billion (US$13.8 billion at US$1:NT$32) in the second quarter, thanks to global economic recovery and low comparison base of the second quarter, according to the government-backed think tank Industrial Economics and Knowledge Center (IEK).(read...)
  257. Flexible Electronics Forum Highlights Industry RoadmapThe event brings together researchers from academia, national labs and industry for discussions of recent advances in the fields of flexible electronics, device and conductor printing and emerging electronic materials, as well as the R&D needs in the field.(read...)
  258. Boeing Receives SATCOM Program Follow-on ContractBoeing announced today that the U.S. Air Force has authorized $182 million for Boeing to begin work on the seventh Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite, which is being procured under the new WGS Block II follow-on contract. (read...)
  259. Somacis Develops Test Board with 0.2 mm-Pitch BGASomacis is very close to completing tests that will break another barrier--a test board that will use a BGA with a pitch of 0.2 mm. (read...)
  260. Vulcan Electric Opens New Flex Circuit FacilityVulcan Flex Circuit Corporation, a division of Vulcan Electric Company, announced today the completion of their flexible circuit facility expansion project after having relocated all flexible and rigid-flex circuit operations into its new state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility in Londonderry, New Hampshire.(read...)
  261. SIE Computing Solutions Secures AS9100 CertificationStrict Quality Management Standard for Aerospace Industry Cements Rugged Electronic Systems Provider's Leading Quality Initiatives(read...)
  262. AUO Completes Carbon Footprint Verification for EcoDuo PV ModuleAUO's EcoDuo PM220P00 is the world's first PV module to have obtained carbon footprint verification, reaching a critical milestone on carbon footprint management of PV key components.(read...)
  263. Sanmina's Viking Modular Solutions Unveils First Solid State DriveViking Modular Solutions, a division of Sanmina-SCI Corporation, and leading manufacturer of innovative DRAM modules and flash solutions, today announced that its SATADIMM is available for immediate customer qualification. (read...)
  264. PCB-POOL Announces Latest PCB Prototyping ServiceMetal Core PCBs are designed to transmit heat away from operating areas on the PCB or components to less critical areas such as metal heat-sink backing and metallic core.(read...)
  265. PCB Asia Week: Vibrancy in Board IndustryThe PCB industry in Asia is pulsing with activity. Shenzhen Fastprint is targeting production capability of up to 40-layer rigid multi-layer PCBs; KCE Electronics is aiming to grow its 2H revenue; and Wus Printed Circuit is now public.(read...)
  266. Acer Aims to Become Second Largest NB Brand in ChinaIn the wake of the approval of the branding agreement with Founder Technology by its shareholders' meeting, Acer Inc. will focus on tapping China's notebook PC market in the hope of becoming China's second largest NB brand in the shortest time.(read...)
  267. "Stretched" Oxide Gets New PropertiesHo-hum to high-performance: A boring material, when "stretched," could lead to an electronics revolution. The oxide compound europium titanate is pretty boring on its own, but, sliced nanometers thin and physically stretched on a specially designed template, it takes on properties that could revolutionize the electronics industry.(read...)
  268. Platinum Nanoparticles Catalyst Could Lead to Stall-Free, Stable Fuel CellsIn the quest for efficient, cost-effective and commercially viable fuel cells, researchers at Cornell's Energy Materials Center have discovered a catalyst--platinum nanoparticles--that could make fuel cells more stable, longer lasting and more resistant to carbon monoxide poisoning.(read...)
  269. Making Nanotechnology PracticalThe €1.7 million EU-funded InForm project, involving 17 world-leading research institutions working together, is bringing together scientists to make the new advances in nanotechnology practical and useful, by combining them into things we use everyday.(read...)
  270. Milara Appoints Laryo as Exclusive Italian RepMilara Inc., a leader in stencil printing technological innovation, has appointed Laryo as its representative throughout Italy. (read...)
  271. It's Only Common Sense: Those Damn Customers"Life would be so good without those damn customers!" How many times have you heard that sentiment before? This week, Dan Beaulieu explains how to give your customer what they want to ensure your success. (read...)
  272. OCI Secures 5-year Poly-Si Supply Agreement with MotechSolar cell maker Motech Industries has announced the signing of a five-year agreement with South Korea's OCI poly-Si supplies worth $111.5 million.(read...)
  273. STI Presents IPC Updates at SMTA Dallas LuncheonFrank Honyotski will present the new IPC-A-610E and J-STD-001E updates at the upcoming SMTA Dallas chapter luncheon, Friday, September 10, 2010 at Dave & Buster's in Dallas, Texas. (read...)
  274. GOEPEL electronic Appoints Datest as Next Center of ExpertiseAs part of the agreement, Datest offers GOEPEL electronic’s U.S. customers extensive services in the domain of design for testability (DFT) & direct application support, as well as training/integration services for its JTAG/Boundary Scan products. (read...)
  275. Northstar Electronics' Q2 Sales Revenue Up 8%Dr. Wilson Russell, CEO, said, "We continue to expend considerable efforts to secure additional contracts for the manufacture and assembly of military/government systems...We maintain austere cost controls and anticipate further revenue increases over the ensuing quarters of 2010." (read...)
  276. NEPCON South China Highlights Componex NEPCON IndiaIndia will be highlighted as a country of special interest at NEPCON South China, August 31-September 2, 2010 in Shenzhen, China. A team from Reed's International Sales Group and Reed Exhibitions India will be present throughout the show.(read...)
  277. Teknek Names Nicolson Sales and Marketing ManagerRuaridh Nicolson has been appointed Sales and Marketing Manager at Teknek, the global leader in yield improvement technology.(read...)
  278. Nanosensors Detect Signs of Cancer in Human BreathWith a single breath, a Breathalyzer can tell a police officer when a driver has had too much to drink. Now, thanks to a team of investigators at the Israel Institute of Technology, a single breath may be enough to tell a doctor that their patient has cancer.(read...)
  279. July Electronic Components Orders UpAn updated report from the Electronic Components Association shows that electronic component orders rose in July, not declined as reported in an August 13 press release.(read...)
  280. The Pulse: Zen and the Art of Accurate Impedance MeasurementIn "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance," Robert M. Prisig contrasts his regular and ongoing daily approach to motorcycle maintenance with his friend's alternate view of leaving well enough alone between service center-based maintenance. What has this got to do with accurate impedance measurement, you may ask? Read on!(read...)
  281. Electronics Sector Accounted for 41% of Singapore's 2009 Manufacturing InvestmentsIn 2009, Singapore electronics sector exports amounted over S$52 billion, representing 37 percent of Singapore's non-oil domestic exports.(read...)
  282. Panasonic to Boost PDP Output in ChinaPanasonic will move a part of PDB facilities at its third domestic PDP plant in Amagasaki City, Japan, to Panasonic Plasma Display in Shanghai, to better respond to robust demand for flat-panel TVs in China.(read...)
  283. German LEI Increases, Reflects Expanding Economic ActivityThe recent behavior of the composite indexes suggests that economic activity should continue expanding in the near term in Germany.(read...)
  284. Samsung Continues to Lead Global DRAM MarketSamsung Electronics' aggressive investment in advanced manufacturing technology has enabled the company to outproduce competitors and expand its lead in the global DRAM technology market, according to iSuppli.(read...)
  285. Combo Chipset Shipments to Reach 280 Million Units in 2010The market for combo chipsets is taking off, but somewhat more slowly than was originally expected.(read...)
  286. Digi-Key, Opto Diode Ink Global Distribution AgreementDigi-Key and Opto Diode, a supplier of advanced performance photodiodes and highly reliable visible and IR LEDs, have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute Opto Diode products to customers worldwide.(read...)
  287. EMS Asia Week: Unstoppable GrowthHon Hai has selected Sichuan as a NB PC production center and also aims to set up PCB production lines there in September; the company also plans to boost its workforce in China. In Japan, Toshiba, Sony and Fujitsu are all expected to increase the ratios of outsourced notebooks to Taiwan-based ODM makers in 2011.(read...)
  288. TT electronics Accelerates SC21 Improvement ProgramTT electronics has achieved rapid progress by its divisions committed to the aerospace industry's 21st Century Supply Chains (SC21) improvement programme. Welwyn Components is the latest TT group company to achieve SC21 accreditation. (read...)
  289. CyberOptics Highlights AOI, SPI System at NEPCON South ChinaCyberOptics Corporation will feature its latest award winning SPI and AOI In-Line inspection Systems at the upcoming NEPCON South China 2010 scheduled to take place on August 31- September 2, 2010 at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Centre. (read...)
  290. ICE Ammends I-9 Compliance LawsIf you are a company owner, human resource manager or manager in charge of hiring, now is the time to review your company's I-9 compliance status, as further changes to the laws go into effect on August 23, 2010.(read...)
  291. Dell's Q2 Revenue Up 22% to $15.5 BillionMichael Dell, Chairman of the Board and CEO: "We continue to strengthen our portfolio of data center solutions at an aggressive pace with the addition of key IP, talent and technology. This quarter's results are a strong reflection of the progress we've made." (read...)
  292. HEI Acquires InPlan Flex for Front EndHEI, Inc. has purchased an InPlan Flex software system from Frontline PCB Solutions. Training for front end engineering staff will begin immediately and full deployment of this comprehensive management system is scheduled for Q1 2011. (read...)
  293. HP Reports 3Q Revenue of $30.7 Billion; Up 11.4%HP today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2010, with net revenue of $30.7 billion, up 11.4% from a year earlier including a favorable currency benefit of approximately one percentage point. (read...)
  294. Nordson Posts All-Time Record Profit in Fiscal 3Q10"Our outstanding performance in the quarter clearly demonstrates that we are winning in the marketplace, capturing returning demand and serving our customers with a more efficient model," said Nordson President and Chief CEO, Michael F. Hilton. "The global team has been very prudent in managing expenses while continually meeting our customers' expectations." (read...)
  295. Ucamco Integr8tor Version 5; Boosts PCB ProductivityUcamco has launched Version 5 of their Integr8tor automated PCB data input and analysis software. At the same time they report a substantial take-up of the software in Europe, America and Asia among their UCAM users and among non-UCAM users. (read...)
  296. Zoom Reports Q2 Results; Manufacturing Volumes UpManufacturing volumes increased sequentially in the second quarter of 2010. Zoom manufactured 1.7 million mobile phone PCB assembly (PCBA) units and 1.0 million whole phones in the quarter, up 17% and 14% respectively over the first quarter 2010. (read...)
  297. Multilayer Technology Achieves AS 9100 CertificationViny Mulani, President of Multilayer Technology, announced today that his company has acquired their ISO 9001:2008 + AS9100B Quality Management System certification. (read...)
  298. SMTA Opens Registration for Cleaning, Coating ConferenceSMTA is pleased to announce that the program is finalized for the High Performance Cleaning and Coating Conference and online registration is now open. (read...)
  299. Mentor Graphics' Fiscal Q2 Results Beat Expectations"This was our sixth consecutive quarter of meeting or exceeding guidance," said Gregory K. Hinckley, President. "Our Flomerics and LogicVision acquisitions are performing well, and our new Valor division is on track to contribute to a strong second half. As a result, we are increasing guidance for the full year."(read...)
  300. SMART Group Conference Addresses Industry IssuesFollowing a successful two-day conference last year celebrating 25 years of the SMART Group's existence, the SMART Group plans to celebrate its 26th anniversary with an equally exciting two-day event at the Oxfordshire GC Business Centre on October 6-7, 2010.(read...)
  301. Digi-Key Offers Lighting, System Design Symposium Digi-Key Corporation, in partnership with EE|Times Group, will present a virtual conference entitled "Digi-Key Symposium: Lighting and System Design" Thursday, August 26, 2010.(read...)
  302. GBM's PCB Business Up in JulyWhile GBM's PCB segment slightly grew to almost NT $1.21 billion, up from NT $1.19 billion in June, its EMS business grew by 36% to NT $1.95 billion.(read...)
  303. CCL Makers Post Positive Profits in 1H10CCL makers Hwa Woei Laminate and Taiwan Union Technology (TUC) have seen their profits improve on year significantly in the first half of 2010 buoyed by increased demand and price hikes for their products.(read...)
  304. Taiwan's Export Orders Up 18% on Strong PCB DemandTaiwan's export orders in July totaled US $33.83 billion, up 18.23% from a year earlier, on strong overseas demand for microchips and PCB products, according to the ministry.(read...)
  305. Leading Economic Index for China Up 0.8% in JuneThe Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for China increased 0.8% in June to 147.0 (2004 = 100), following a 0.9% increase in May and no change in April. Three of the six components contributed positively to the index in June.(read...)
  306. Intel Addresses Hourglass SyndromeSurvey Finds that Half of U.S. Adults Have Done Something Out of Character While Waiting for Technology (read...)
  307. M&A Activity Slows Down in Aerospace and Defense SectorIn Q2 2010, the aerospace and defense sector saw significant activity in the middle-market and large deal segments of the market, however, mega deal activity was nonexistent during the quarter.(read...)
  308. Boeing C-130 AMP HUD Endorsed by HQ USAF/A3OBoeing announced today that Headquarters U.S. Air Force Directorate of Operations (HQ USAF/A3O) has endorsed the company's C-130 Avionics Modernization Program Head-Up Display and Head-Down Primary Flight Display as the aircraft's primary flight reference. (read...)
  309. Applied Materials: Breakthrough Tech for Chip ManufacturingOn Tuesday, August 24, 2010, Applied Materials, Inc. will announce a significant innovation in chip manufacturing technology to enable its customers to overcome one of the most critical challenges to scaling Moore's Law.(read...)
  310. LaBarge Receives $5 Million Contract from SikorskyLaBarge, Inc. has been awarded a contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation valued at approximately $5 million to produce wiring harnesses for the HH-60M Medevac helicopter, which is part of the BLACK HAWK helicopter family. (read...)
  311. DRAMeXchange Trims 3Q NB Shipment; To Fall Below 5% July revenues of PC vendors are beyond consensus due to weak demand. According to DRAMeXchange, the research division of Trendforce, third quarter notebook shipment will be lowered to below 5% from 12.8% given the slow recovery from European and American market and order cut from OEMs.(read...)
  312. ASC to Sponsor Bogatin Signal Integrity BootcampAmerican Standard Circuits, Inc. has announced that they will be a corporate sponsor of Eric Bogatin's Signal Integrity Boot Camp in Silicon Valley, California, October 4, 2010.(read...)
  313. Deswell Announces Availability of 2010 Annual ReportDeswell Industries, Inc. has furnished a hard copy of its 2010 Annual Report to Shareholders, which includes its audited financial statements for its fiscal year ended March 31, 2010, to the SEC and NASDAQ. (read...)
  314. Raytheon ELCAN Receives DARPA Contract for DInGORaytheon ELCAN Optical Technologies has been awarded a Phase I contract by DARPA to develop an all electronic riflescope intended to enhance the marksmanship of soldiers and Marines.(read...)
  315. Asustek: Second-Largest NB Brand in China MarketAsustek was the second-largest NB brand in China market by edging out Hewlett Packard in the second quarter of this year, according to a survey by the International Data Corporation.(read...)
  316. A-Tek Systems Launches New Web SiteA-Tek LLC, an electronics equipment distribution company based in Berthoud, Colorado, is pleased to announce the launch of their brand new site, a Web portal devoted to PCB electronics manufacturing and process improvement technologies. (read...)
  317. Cicor Wins Eight-Figure Order from Medical CompanyCicor Technologies Group has signed a new eight-figure framework agreement with a medical company. By securing this contract, the division has strengthened its excellent position in the very demanding medical technology sector.(read...)
  318. iSuppli: Revenue for Key LCD Component Set to Undergo ContractionGlobal revenue from sales of a key component used in LCD screens, the Display Driver IC (DDI), will decline during the next three quarters as rising inventory, slowing consumer demand and technological innovation conspire to cause a deceleration in shipments.(read...)
  319. Endicott Interconnect Names Scholarship Award RecipientsEndicott Interconnect Technologies, Inc. (EI) announced the winners of the 2010 Scholarship Award Program at a breakfast ceremony held for the awardees and their parents on Wednesday, August 11, 2010.(read...)
  320. Declining DRAM Prices to Stimulate PC Content GrowthDuring the first half of August, 2GB DDR2 contract prices dropped 4.5 percent to $42, compared to $44 in July, according to DRAMeXchange.(read...)
  321. Dee Releases SolarSpec Junction BoxThe innovative SolarSpec Junction Box, with low-profile, compact design and robotic-assembly features, simplifies the process of assembling PV systems and enables PV-panel manufacturers to reduce assembly time and production costs.(read...)
  322. BTU Receives Follow-On Order for Multiple Tritan Metallization Firing SystemsBTU International today announced the receipt of a follow-on order from an existing Tritan customer in Europe for multiple Tritan metallization firing systems.(read...)
  323. Worldwide PC Microprocessor Unit Shipments, Revenues Up Worldwide PC microprocessor unit shipments and revenues in 2Q10 increased 3.6% and 6.2%, respectively, compared to the first quarter of 2010, according to the latest PC processor study from International Data Corporation.(read...)
  324. Zuken Cuts Engineering Costs with CADSTAR 12.1 Zuken has released version 12.1 of CADSTAR, the desktop PCB design suite. Amidst the call for companies to tighten their belts as they climb out of recession, CADSTAR brings new functionality that helps cut design and manufacturing costs.(read...)
  325. Germany Mulls 2011 Subsidy Cap for Solar System Installation The government in Germany is reportedly considering a cap on subsidy for solar system installation in 2011.(read...)
  326. Profab's "vue" Monitors Defects in Real TimeProfab Electronics has released the vue, a production management system that allows users to monitor defects in real time and automatically relay the information to the preceding processes to drive preventative actions.(read...)
  327. Canadian PC Market Exceeds Expectations in Q2The Canadian PC market continued to outpace expectations in the second quarter of 2010 (2Q10), according to the IDC Canadian Quarterly PC Tracker.(read...)
  328. Jabil Gets Approval on PILOT ApplicationJabil Circuit has received approval for its payment-in-lieu-of-taxes application for its operation at 5237 Lamar Avenue from the Memphis and Shelby County Industrial Development Board.(read...)
  329. TT Electronics Posts 12% 1H10 EMS Revenue GrowthTT Electronics' Integrated Manufacturing Services segment posted revenues of £42.7 million in the first half of 2010, up 12% (excluding FX) compared to the same period last year.(read...)
  330. APCB Expects Modest Revenue Growth in 3Q10Advanced Printed Circuit Board, which mainly supplies PCBs for notebook peripheral, LCD TV and LED light applications, expects consolidated revenues for the third quarter of 2010 to grow by up to 5% sequentially. (read...)
  331. TUC Expects CCL Orders for High-End UseTaiwan Union Technology has been preparing for production of copper-clad laminates (CCLs) used in high-end servers for which prices are 3 to 4 times those of ordinary CCLs, and expects to land orders as early as fourth-quarter 2010.(read...)
  332. Wus Printed Circuit Goes Public; IPO Price Up 26%Wus Printed Circuit (Kunshan) listed its shares at the Shenzhen Stock Exchange today. The shares received a good welcome, gaining 26% from their IPO price to close at 20.2 yuan. (read...)
  333. Rohm and Haas: Results to Date of Tender OfferRohm and Haas announces results to date of tender offer and receipt of requisite consents and extends early tender date and expiration date. (read...)
  334. Intel to Acquire McAfeeIntel Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire McAfee, Inc. through the purchase of all of the company's common stock at $48 per share in cash, for approximately $7.68 billion.(read...)
  335. Doug Brooks: Calculating PDS ImpedanceTraditionally, we've understood that a good, quiet power delivery system is one with lots of bypass capacitors. And it was easy to extend the understanding to the concept that more (bypass capacitors) is better. But there is another, better way to look at this whole issue. The concept of an "ideal" PDS impedance curve can be useful to keep in mind.(read...)
  336. Report: Worldwide Notebook PC Market Outlook 2H10Worldwide Notebook PC Market Outlook, 2H 2010 and Beyond Profiles the Key Issues Pertaining To Demand and Supply in the Global Notebook PC Market (read...)
  337. Lyrtech, Enigma Conclude Manufacturing Agreement"This agreement strengthens the solid relationship between Enigma Interconnect and Lyrtech, and is based on a business model that seeks to provide customers with an integrated solution that ranges from design, printed circuit boards manufacturing, electronics assembly to final test," said Avraham Elarar, president and chief executive officer at Enigma Interconnect.(read...)
  338. CVD Equipment Announces Positive Q2 ResultsLeonard Rosenbaum, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "The current increase in order levels is due to the steady growing acceptance of our products over many years."(read...)
  339. Digi-Key, Telegesis Ink Distribution Agreement for N.A.Digi-Key Corporation and Telegesis today announced the companies have entered into an agreement in which Digi-Key will distribute Telegesis products to customers in North America.(read...)
  340. Report: 2010 U.S. Semiconductors & Solar Cells Manufacturing Industry Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "2010 U.S. Semiconductors & Solar Cells Manufacturing Industry Report" report to their offering.(read...)
  341. Intertek Enhances Capabilities at Michigan FacilityNew lab will provide local EMC lab capacity for region’s manufacturers, and complement Intertek’s established product safety and performance testing capabilities in the area (read...)
  342. BAE Systems to Support UMC Air Traffic ControlBAE Systems will provide engineering and technical services to support the U.S. Marine Corps' air traffic control systems under a readiness and sustainment contract worth up to $30 million.(read...)
  343. Profab EMS Benefits from Demise of "Made-In-China" The paradigm has shifted and many companies are now aligning themselves with quality-focused American manufacturers to keep ahead. America offers ease of communication, accessibility, shorter travel time, tax advantages and cost advantages.(read...)
  344. Nordson Increases Dividend for 4Q Fiscal 2010Nordson Corporation today announced that its board of directors has approved an increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend to $0.21 per common share from $0.19, an increase of 10.5 percent. (read...)
  345. Angela Harbin Celebrates 10th Year at STI ElectronicsStarting her career as a Customer Service Representative in the Electronics/Industrial Distribution department, Angela now interfaces with customers in STI's Analytical, Manufacturing and Microelectronics Labs on a daily basis, providing project status, quotes, etc.(read...)
  346. The Struggle for RoHS ComplianceYears after the introduction of RoHS, the battle over compliance continues. Krista Botsford, CEO and founder of Botsford EcoTech Partners, helps viewers navigate through the current state of RoHS and product compliance. She also offers insights into the the complex future of compliance. (read...)
  347. Kimball Declares Quarterly DividendThe Board of Directors of Kimball International, Inc., has declared a quarterly dividend of 5 cents per share on Class B Common Stock and 4.5 cents per share on Class A Common Stock payable October 15, 2010, to Share Owners of record on September 24, 2010.(read...)
  348. LPKF Posts Positive Six-Month Figures; Sales Up 63%LPKF Laser & Electronics AG has boosted its sales in the first six months of the ongoing financial year to EUR 37 million. This corresponds to a rise of 63% compared to the first half in 2009. Six-month earnings before interest and tax exceeded the expectations at EUR 8 million, and an EBIT margin of 23%. (read...)
  349. Lockheed Martin Announces Additional Partners for GMD ContractLockheed Martin announced today that additional companies have joined its team to pursue the U.S. Missile Defense Agency's Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Development and Sustainment Contract, in addition to strategic partner Raytheon Missile Systems and partners Alaska Aerospace and NANA Development Corporation.(read...)
  350. Selective Electroless Nickel and Gold Plating of Individual Integrated Circuits for Thermocompression Gold Stud Bump Flip-Chip AttachmentTo overcome the intermetallic problem at the IC's aluminum-metallized bonding pads, an electroless nickel and gold plating process was developed for making a gold-bondable diffusion barrier for use on individual, unpackaged silicon ICs--a topic addressed by this paper from APL.(read...)
  351. PWB Barrel Cracks: Wear-Out FailuresDevelopers of mil/aero and other high-rel applications depend on solid failure analysis. Paul Reid discusses how thermal cycling will cause a robust plated through-hole to crack slowly over time. Plotting a resistance graph of damage accumulation allows technologists to determine onset, rate of accumulation and whether the damage is accelerating linearly or exponentially. (read...)
  352. Key Tronic Reports Record Revenue: Up 20% YoY"We're very pleased with our strong growth in revenue and earnings for fiscal 2010, driven by increased demand from both new and longstanding customers," said Craig Gates, President and CEO. "We began the year in the depths of the global recession and ended with the highest quarterly revenue in Key Tronic's history." (read...)
  353. Lockheed Martin Receives M-TADS/PNVS Production ContractThe U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $260 million follow-on production contract for the combat-proven Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS), also known as Arrowhead®, for the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter.(read...)
  354. "Industrial Strength" Charity Auction to Benefit LIVESTRONGThe program provides donors an opportunity to sell their equipment in an online public auction, with profits going to LIVESTRONG. The on-line auction will run August 31-September 3, 2010.(read...)
  355. Rockwell Collins Receives Contract for CRIISThe U.S. Air Force has selected Rockwell Collins as the prime contractor to develop, integrate and deliver the Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS), a next-generation military test range system.(read...)
  356. Jasbir Bath: Understanding Critical EMS Technical IssuesNew SAC 105 formulations mean higher melting points and increased warpage and head-in-pillow defects continue to pose problems for engineers. Jasbir Bath, of Bath Technical Consultancy, weighs in on these and other electronic assembly issues. Find out where the industry is, and where it needs to go, to address these and other concerns. (read...)
  357. IPC-7351B Updates Components Mounting RequirementsIPC has just released the B revision of IPC-7351, Generic Requirements for Surface Mount Design and Land Pattern Standard. IPC-7351B gives designers and board makers updated information on the diverse requirements of land pattern geometries for active and passive components designed for surface mounting.(read...)
  358. Step Stencil Design When 01005 and 0.3 mm Pitch uBGAs Coexist with RF ShieldsA "Two-Print Stencil Process" is an effective solution to print solder paste when different paste heights are required--spacing between apertures requiring different heights can be as small as 380 um (15 mils). It has been demonstrated that the depth of the relief pocket in the second print stencil can be as low as 25 um (1 mil) more than the thickness of the first print stencil. (read...)
  359. Enthone Europe Appoints David Crimp Executive VPCookson Electronics is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. David Crimp as Executive Vice President, Enthone Europe. This appointment extends Mr. Crimp's current role as Executive Vice President of Cookson Electronics' Alpha business in Europe.(read...)
  360. ZESTRON to Present at SMTA Wisconsin/Great Lakes ForumZESTRON has been actively supporting the SMTA's mission to build skills, share practical experiences and develop solutions within the electronics manufacturing industry for the past 12 years. (read...)
  361. Nordson YESTECH Supplies AOI Systems to JAVAD EMSNordson YESTECH, a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation and a leading supplier of automated optical and x-ray inspection systems for the electronics industry, announced today that it has provided new FX Series automated optical inspection systems to JAVAD EMS, a full-service contract electronics manufacturer. (read...)
  362. German PCB Revenues Up 40% in MayPCBs sales in Germany slid in May, according to data from ZVEI PCB and Electronic Systems, but were still a 40% improvement from May of last year. Cumulatively, sales for the first five months of this year were up 32% and incoming orders also reached record highs in May, jumping 137% year-on-year. (read...)
  363. Computrol Exhibits at Amcon Design & Manufacturing ExpoComputrol, Inc. announces that it will exhibit in booths #200 and #202 at the upcoming AmCon Design & Contract Manufacturing Expo, September 14-15, 2010, at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.(read...)
  364. Tripod Profits Jump 175% in 1H10Tripod Technology has announced revenues of NT $19.68 billion in the first half of 2010, with profits represented an increase of 175% from a year earlier.(read...)
  365. Hon Hai to Boost China Workforce by 30% in 2011At a news conference in Shenzhen, Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. said it would increase its work force in China by 9% this year to one million. It also plans to raise its total China work force by an additional 20% to 30% in 2011.(read...)
  366. Softening Demand for CCLs in AugustSlowing demand for copper clad laminates (CCLs) from the PCB industry is expected to affect CCL makers' 3Q financial performance.(read...)
  367. Nordson DAGE Exhibits X-Ray Inspection System at SMTAINordson DAGE, a division of Nordson Corporation and the industry leader in X-ray inspection technology, is pleased to announce that its award-winning XD7600NT100HP X-ray inspection system will be exhibited in Booth 301 at the SMTA International Electronics Exhibition and Conference scheduled to take place on 26 - 27th October 2010 in Orlando, Florida.(read...)
  368. SRC: Air-Gap for PC BoardsUltra-low capacitance air-gaps on printed circuit boards-along with new solder-less copper connections-will allow higher frequency operation while simultaneously lowering power requirements, according to SRC's Focus Center research program and the Georgia Institute of Technology .(read...)
  369. Lockheed Martin Receives M-TADS/PNVS Production ContractThe U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $260 million follow-on production contract for the combat-proven Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS), also known as Arrowhead®, for the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter.(read...)
  370. Boeing Exec Joins RASEI to Partner on Renewable Energy Research ProjectsThe Boeing Company today announced that Tim Noonan, VP of Boeing Energy, has joined the Leadership Council of the Renewable and Sustainable Energy Institute.(read...)
  371. Dow Unveils ENLIGHT Encapsulant Films The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) is introducing ENLIGHT Polyolefin Encapsulant Films, which can enhance efficiencies in photovoltaic (PV) module production and lead to lower conversion costs. (read...)
  372. Report: World Semiconductors Market Analysis, 2014The world semiconductors market value has experienced a significant decline over the past couple of years. Despite this, the market value is set to recover for the remainder of the forecast period, however at a decelerating rate.(read...)
  373. Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Continues to Drop in JulyThe Deloitte Consumer Spending Index experienced its third straight month of decline in July, due in large part to weakness in the housing market. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending.(read...)
  374. Teledyne Brown Acquires CML GroupTeledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. (TBE) announced today that it has significantly increased its manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of CML Group in the UK, a leading manufacturer of precision machined structures and composites for the aerospace industry.(read...)
  375. OSI Systems Receives $1.6 Million Inspection Systems OrderOSI Systems, Inc., a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that its security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded a $1.6 million contract to provide a Eagle transmission X-ray cargo and vehicle inspection systems to a Eastern European customs agency.(read...)
  376. Lockheed Martin Conducts First Flight of F-35 EOTSLockheed Martin has successfully conducted the first flight of the F-35 Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) on the Cooperative Avionics Test Bed (CATBird) platform. (read...)
  377. Sypris Electronics Reports 49% Revenue Drop in Q2Revenue for the company's Electronics Group was $16.5 million in the second quarter compared to $32.4 million in the prior year period, primarily as a result of delays on the production of certain secured communication programs for the government and the completion of certain older, low-margin programs. (read...)
  378. Essemtec to Premier Cobra SMD Placer at SMTAIEssemtec introduces a new standard for high-speed, high-flex electronics assembly. Cobra is the first SMD pick-and-place system to combine the advantages of a highly-flexible pick-and-place with the throughput of a multi-axes placer. (read...)
  379. First Web Site Dedicated to PoP Assembly LaunchedThis new site provides information on hands on training, inspection standards, online Webinars and a PoP photo library for process and quality engineers to assist with training staff and producing shop floor documentation.(read...)
  380. EIPC Speednews: News from the European PCB MarketPrinted electronics offers a wide range of opportunities that cannot be realised using conventional electronics manufacturing approaches and, as a result, there is a rapidly expanding global effort to both develop the technology and to bring to market new products covering a wide range of novel applications.(read...)
  381. Creation Expands Business Development TeamThe combined 50 years of expertise of industry veterans Karen Armendariz, John Earle, Joe Garcia and Kathy Thomson will enable Creation to support and further develop its growth opportunities.(read...)
  382. EMRISE Reports 20.7% Sales Drop in 2Q10 Overall net sales from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2010 were $6.5 million compared to $8.2 million in the second quarter of 2009.(read...)
  383. DLA to Hold Enterprise Supplier Conference and ExhibitionThis year's conference theme is "Globally Responsive Forward Support," highlighting DLA's role in providing worldwide logistics support and the need for continued collaborative leadership supporting the global supply chain with greater efficiency and at reduced cost. (read...)
  384. Power Management Semicon Industry Poised to Grow in 2010Fueled by gains in both the commercial and industrial sectors, the power management semiconductor industry will finish 2010 on a high note that will be unmatched over the next few years, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp.(read...)
  385. Internet Connected Devices About to Pass the 5 Billion MilestoneThe number of devices that are connected to the Internet is expected to pass the 5 billion milestone later this month, according to IMS Research. (read...)
  386. Shenzhen Fastprint Enhances Production CapabilityShenzhen Fastprint targets production capability of up to 40-layer rigid multi-layer PCBs, and 18- to 20-layer rigid-flex PCBs this year.(read...)
  387. Finetech Offers Two Separate International User MeetingsFinetech will hold the International User Meeting for Micro Assembly in Berlin on September 30, 2010 for users, customers and specialists working in the field of advance packaging. (read...)
  388. Jiangxi Facility to Boost Vitek's Annual PCB ProductionVitek's Jiangxi facility, to be completed in 1Q2011, will have an annual output of 1,000,000 square meters and will specialize in medium- to high-volume production of high-precision PCBs with up to 16 layers.(read...)
  389. Vulcan Electric Appoints New Business Development ManagerFlexible circuit products and thermal solutions provider Vulcan Electric Company has named Chris Gauthier as its Business Development Manager.(read...)
  390. New Electronic IEEE Membership Option Reduces Cost of JoiningIEEE, the world’s largest association for engineering and technical professionals, will begin offering a new electronic membership (e-Membership) option to individuals in developing nations, when its 2011 membership year begins on 16 August. (read...)
  391. Taiwan to Receive Increased Influx of NB OutsourcingToshiba, Sony and Fujitsu are all expected to increase the ratios of outsourced notebooks to Taiwan-based ODM makers such as Compal, Inventec, Quanta and Pegatron, in 2011 to strengthen their product competitiveness.(read...)
  392. Rogers Exhibits Circuit Solutions at PCB West 2010Rogers Corporation will be featuring its latest addition to the high-speed digital market at this year's PCB West 2010 Exhibition at the Santa Clara Convention Center, September 29, 2010.(read...)
  393. DKN Concept: Ultra Thin Connectors on HD Flex SubstratesDKN Research recently unveiled a new concept for Ultra Thin Connectors on high-density flexible substrates to showcase the connector's flexibility and optimize a package design process. (read...)
  394. AIS Releases 12.1" Rugged Vehicle ComputerAIS Releases 12.1” Rugged Vehicle Computer Featuring a Built-in Smart Battery Backup and High Brightness Touch Screen Display for Harsh Environments (read...)
  395. Mentor Graphics to Release Fiscal 2Q11 Results August 19, 2010Mentor Graphics Corporation today announced they will release financial results for the company's second fiscal quarter, ended July 31, 2010, on Thursday, August 19, 2010, at approximately 1:15 p.m. Pacific. (read...)
  396. AOptix Releases New Iris Recognition System AOptix Technologies, Inc., today announced the commercial product release of InSight VM, the second in a series of products from the iris recognition system innovator. (read...)
  397. Intel to Acquire Texas Instruments' Cable Modem UnitIntel Corporation today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire Texas Instruments' cable modem product line.(read...)
  398. electronica 2010 to Showcase Intelligent Prostheticselectronica 2010 will showcase a world first in medical electronics: a prosthetic leg that moves in response to the wearer's thoughts.(read...)
  399. Research Highlights Electronic Properties of an AlloyIn a new paper, Dr. Stephen Jenkins of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge highlights novel electronic properties of the half-metallic alloy NiMnSb.(read...)
  400. SAIC Completes Acquisition of Reveal Imaging TechnologiesScience Applications International Corporation (SAIC) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a leading threat detection products and services company. Reveal is headquartered in Bedford, Mass.(read...)
  401. New Technology Aimed at Harnessing Solar EnergyEnSol is working with experts in the University of Leicester Department of Physics and Astronomy to develop the revolutionary new type of solar cell material that could be coated as a thin film on, for example, windows in buildings to produce power on a large scale.(read...)
  402. OCM, NorthBridge Partner on Design and ManufacturingAndrew Goodwin, President of NorthBridge, said, "By working closely with OCM Manufacturing we can offer a true one-stop shopping experience for customers who wish to bring their ideas for electronics products to life without the overhead of hiring design engineers or bringing manufacturing assets in-house."(read...)
  403. Solar Cell Spot Price Up 2.87% in 3QRobust demand and insufficient wafer capacity are driving up spot market prices of solar cells.(read...)
  404. Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Advanced Monitoring SystemScientists and engineers at the Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company's (LMSSC) Advanced Technology Center (ATC) have demonstrated an innovative perimeter security system for government and commercial applications.(read...)
  405. Multilayer Products Drive LG Innotek's PCB SalesLG Innotek's PCB business, which generated sales of KRW 183.5 billion in 2Q2010, accounted for 17% of the company's overall sales for 2Q2010. Sales of multilayer boards were up 27% on quarter, driven by the company's improving product portfolio.(read...)
  406. Dow Announces Divisional Structure, Leadership Changes"These appointments build upon the momentum of our new portfolio, and will play a key role in taking us to the next level of our transformational strategy," said Andrew N. Liveris, Dow's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.(read...)
  407. Lockheed Martin Launches First AEHF SatelliteThe first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) satellite built by Lockheed Martin for the U.S. Air Force, was successfully launched today from Cape Canaveral aboard an Atlas V rocket provided by the United Launch Alliance.(read...)
  408. Saab Training USA Inks Contract with U.S. Marine CorpsSaab Training USA signed a contract with the U.S. Marine Corps to produce and field a large number of ranges and facilities under their Range Target Systems (RTS) program. (read...)
  409. FLIR Systems Enters Agreement to Acquire ICx TechnologiesFLIR Systems, Inc. announced today that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which it has agreed to acquire ICx Technologies, Inc. for an aggregate cash purchase price of approximately $274 million.(read...)
  410. SEMI Announces ReorganizationJonathan Davis becomes president, Semiconductor IC Business Unit; Karen Savala assumes role of president, SEMI Americas(read...)
  411. ICx Technologies Reports 16% Revenue Drop in 1HFor the first six months ended June 30, 2010, ICx reported revenues of $77 million, compared to $92 million for the same six months last year.(read...)
  412. Breakthrough on Blinking Molecules PhenomenaA new paper by University of Notre Dame physicist Boldizsár Jankó and colleagues offers an important new understanding of an enduring mystery in chemical physics. The study reveals that that the on- and off-time intervals of intermittent nanocrystal quantum dots follow universal power law distributions.(read...)
  413. Self-Calibrating MEMS Could Lead to Super-Accurate SensorsA new technology enabling MEMS to "self-calibrate" could make possible super-accurate and precise sensors for crime-scene forensics, environmental testing and medical diagnostics.(read...)
  414. Elcoteq to Participate in IFA 2010On the first day of the accompanying conference on September 3rd, Ms. Petra Ebner, Director Presales and Product Marketing, will give a speech about contract manufacturing of consumer electronic products and how this can release valuable management time in order to focus on core competences like product innovation and sales.(read...)
  415. Aqueous Technologies Achieves Record Sales in JulyAqueous Technologies Corp., North America's largest provider of batch defluxing systems, announces that it broke its all-time sales record with more than 31 machines sold during the month of July.(read...)
  416. New Alternative to Traditional SemiconductorsResearchers at Ohio State University have demonstrated the first plastic computer memory device that utilizes the spin of electrons to read and write data.(read...)
  417. FCT Assembly Secures ITAR RegistrationITAR documents FCT's dedication to adhering to the regulations that control the import and export of defense-related articles and services on the United States Munitions List. FCT also updated its registration for ISO 9001:2008. (read...)
  418. STI Electronics Develops IPC J-STD-001 Certification Kit STI Electronics, Inc. has developed an IPC J-STD-001 Certification Kit with a lead-free option.(read...)
  419. Supercomputer Application Solves Superconductor PuzzleORNL scientists rewrote computational code for the numerical Hubbard model that previously assumed copper-compound superconducting materials known as cuprates to be homogenous--the same electron density--from atom to atom.(read...)
  420. Acer's July Sales Drop 40%Due to the slump in the NB PC market worldwide, Acer Inc. saw non-consolidated sales total NT $26.261 billion in July, down 40% from the preceding month for an 18-month low.(read...)
  421. Researchers Demonstrate Highly Directional Terahertz Laser RaysAdvance in metamaterials leads to a new semiconductor laser suitable for security screening, chemical sensing and astronomy (read...)
  422. Saturn Electronics Expands Offerings; Adds Flex SystemsWith the recent acquisition of Saturn Flex Systems, Inc., Saturn Electronics is now capable in offering flexible circuits, multi-layer flex circuits and rigid-flex PCBs. (read...)
  423. Quantum Networds Advance with Entanglement of Photons, Solid-State QubitsA team of Harvard physicists led by Mikhail D. Lukin has achieved the first-ever quantum entanglement of photons and solid-state materials. (read...)
  424. Asustek Lowers 3Q10 Netbook Shipments GoalAsustek Computer saw sales of its netbooks in the second quarter fall short of expectations mainly due to competition from Apple's iPad, and has downward adjusted its target shipments for the third quarter, the traditional peak sales period, to 1.4 million units.(read...)
  425. Henkel Electronics Moves to New HeadquartersHenkel's Adhesive Electronics business has relocated its headquarters to a new facility in Irvine, California which the company fully expects will help further its innovation initiatives.(read...)
  426. Career, Flexium Expect Sales Growth in 2HCareer Technology and Flexium Interconnect, two major Taiwan-based flexible PCB suppliers, both expect shipments for touch screen devices, including smartphones and tablets, to boost their sales performance during the second half of 2010.(read...)
  427. Flextronics Hungary to Cut Jobs, Move ProductionFlextronics Automotive Kft will lay off 337 staff at its Mór plant in west Hungary by March of next year, in line with plans announced in June.(read...)
  428. Hon Hai Sets Up Plant to Meet NB PC DemandHon Hai Group aims to set up a PCB production line sometime in September to facilitate its target production of two million NBs in 2011.(read...)
  429. KCE Electronics Expects 15% Revenue Growth in 2HKCE Electronics Plc is aiming for record earnings this year as sales revenue is set to grow 10 to 15% in the second half after the company earned US $111 million in the first six months.(read...)
  430. Nanotechnology to Enable Next-Gen InterconnectsHigh-performance computing is advancing at such a clip that designers are turning to nanotechnology to address upcoming system requirements. But research into photonic based nano interconnects will not be confined to supercomputing systems; Qualcomm is exploring how nanotechnology can be used in future mobile devices.(read...)
  431. Ionics Establishes U.S. Operations The electronics manufacturing company Ionics Inc. is expanding in the United States with the establishment of a full service design and photocopying house in Silicon Valley.(read...)
  432. DfR Solutions Announces Austin DfX SeminarThe courses will specifically highlight how utilizing the DfX concepts of Design for Reliability, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Environment, Design for Testability, etc., will not only reduce research and development costs, but will also decrease time to market and allow companies to confidently issue warranty coverage. (read...)
  433. API Technologies Posts 378% Revenue Growth in Q4"I am very pleased with our fourth quarter results as API had the strongest quarter in the company's history," said CEO, Stephen B. Pudles. "Our acquisition strategy and cost-cutting initiatives have shown considerable success and have enabled the company to achieve positive net income, which we expect to continue into fiscal 2011."(read...)
  434. Arlon Electronic Materials' Q2 Sales Up 30.9%The sales increase was primarily due to increased sales of flex heater and coil insulation products for the general industrial market as a result of the economic rebound and increased sales of PCB materials related to the telecommunications infrastructure in China. (read...)
  435. Kitron Reports Flat On-Year Revenue in Q2Kitron's revenue in the second quarter was 1.3% higher than in the same period in 2009 and amounted to NOK 425.7 million (NOK 420.4 million). (read...)
  436. Park Electrochemical Appoints Macaluso as VP of EngineeringPark Electrochemical Corp. announced the promotion of Susan E. Macaluso from Director of Engineering of the Company to Vice President of Engineering.(read...)
  437. Researchers Find Energy Gaps in GrapheneResearchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology and the National Institute of Standards and Technology describe for the first time how the orbits of electrons are distributed spatially by magnetic fields applied to layers of epitaxial graphene.(read...)
  438. Electronic Component Orders Dip in JulyElectronic component orders dipped in July after reaching a two-year high in June, according to the monthly order index compiled by the Electronic Components Association (ECA). (read...)
  439. Rehm Thermal Systems Exhibits at EU PVSEC 2010Rehm Thermal Systems presents an advanced new series of drying systems and firing systems for solar cell metallization at EU PVSEC in Valencia, September 6-9, 2010.(read...)
  440. Report: U.S. Defence and Security Report 3Q10Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "United States Defence and Security Report Q3 2010" report to their offering. (read...)
  441. Revolutionizing Medical Applications of Printed ElectronicsA European collaboration which is being led by a researcher at DCU will revolutionize the way blood tests, such as cholesterol, are performed. (read...)
  442. IPTV, Multi-room DVR Driving Growth for 'No-new-wire' ConnectivityAlthough wireless is king in terms of home networking technologies, the use of wired solutions, particularly ‘no-new-wires‘, is on the rise and forecast to experience a boom over the next five years. This is one of the conclusions from IMS Research's latest report on home networks & residential gateways.(read...)
  443. GAO Highlights Challenges in Proper Handling of Obsolete ElectronicsLow recycling rates for used TVs, PCs, and other electronics result in the loss of valuable resources, and electronic waste exports risk harming human health and the environment in countries that lack safe recycling and disposal capacity.(read...)
  444. SMT Magazine Goes Green: New Format & Delivery I-Connect007 has announced the launch of the first issue of the new digital SMT Magazine. The magazine launched its premier issue Tuesday, August 11, 2010. (read...)
  445. LEDinside: Panel Inventory Adjustment to Affect Package PerformanceBased on the industry researcher LEDinside's analysis and statistics, in July this year, listed LED manufacturers in Taiwan have total revenue of 10.853 billion NTD, a 2.7% growth compared with June revenue of 10.56 billion NTD and 80% rise YoY.(read...)
  446. EMS Asia Week: Growing and Going GreenThe EMS industry continues to report a vibrant outlook. Most Asian EMS providers are securing new orders (Quanta and Compal) and increasing shipments (Wistron); and Foxconn just continues to grow. In a "green" move, I-Connect007 has launched the first issue of SMT Magazine.(read...)
  447. PCB Asia Week: Upgrading Production CapabilitiesMost manufacturers in Asia are embarking on technology and manufacturing upgrades: Lin Horn is increasing its manufacturing of six- and eight-layer PCBs; WMT is targeting 24-layer boards; Unimicron is focusing on 300-micron ball pitch; and Taiflex plans to increase its FCCL capacity.(read...)
  448. V-PS to Resume ProductionWith repairs nearing completion, PCB maker V-PS is resuming production after suffering from a fire in its Ararle-Rixtel PCB factory two months ago.(read...)
  449. M&A Activities in EMS Industry Re-StabilizingMergers and acquisitions in the EMS industry for the second quarter were slightly down compared to the previous quarter, but the Q2 2010 Deal Volume Comparison from Lincoln International reports that economic conditions appear to have stabilized, which has created an opportunity for companies to pursue strategic investments within the EMS sector.(read...)
  450. Inventory Volatility Packs Supply-Chain Peril for Global Solar MarketRadical swings in inventory levels for Photovoltaic (PV) solar cells this year are resulting in perilous market conditions that potentially could drive unaware companies out of the market, according to iSuppli Corp.(read...)
  451. MEMS Sales Rise to CE Industry, Cell Phone MarketCell phones and a slew of emerging devices will power the market for consumer electronics and cell phone Microelectromechanical (MEMS) sensors toward solid, uninterrupted growth in 2010 and beyond, according to the market research firm iSuppli Corp.(read...)
  452. Essemtec to Exhibit at Mexitrónica 2010Essemtec will introduce top-quality SMT production equipment for highly-flexible production at the upcoming Mexitrónica exhibition, October 5-7, 2010, in Guadalajara, Mexico. (read...)
  453. Gartner, SEPA Survey: PV Solar Power Gaining Momentum with UtilitiesResearch undertaken by Gartner, Inc. and the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) has revealed that utilities are becoming increasingly interested in procuring photovoltaic (PV) solar power generation systems. (read...)
  454. Streamline Boosts Capabilities with Orbotech SolutionsOrbotech, Inc. today announced that Streamline Circuits has purchased two Paragon-SM 20 Laser Direct Imaging systems for solder mask applications, a Sprint-8 inkjet legend printer and InCAM software for utilization in its bare PCB operation in Santa Clara, California.(read...)
  455. Lenovo to Top NB Shipment GrowthLenovo's notebook shipment growth is expected to be highest among the leading vendors in 1-2 years as China is expected to become the largest PC market in 2012, according to market sources.(read...)
  456. Adeptron Reports Record Q2 Results; Sales Up 29%F. Michael Marti, President and CEO of Adeptron, said, "Adeptron's second quarter 2010 experienced significant improvements in virtually all important financial measures compared to its results in each of the previous four quarters." (read...)
  457. Flextronics Announces New Board of Directors AuthorizationFlextronics today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of up to $200 million of the Company's outstanding ordinary shares. (read...)
  458. SMTA: IWLPC 2010 Featured TutorialsThe SMTA and Chip Scale Review magazine are pleased to announce six half-day tutorials for the 7th Annual International Wafer-Level Packaging Conference. (read...)
  459. Lockheed Martin Receives Contract to Support TTWCSLockheed Martin has been awarded a contract from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) to continue software development to sustain the Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS). (read...)
  460. Global, China Flex Industry Report 2009-2010 AvailableIn 2009, the output value of flexible printed circuit board (FPC) dropped least in percentage, mainly due to a fall in FPC market. Entering 2010, the FPC industry grows further, driven by the demand from smartphones, e-books, LED panels and notebook computers. (read...)
  461. Taiflex to Boost FCCL Capacity in 2011FCCL maker Taiflex Scientific plans to invest NT $300 million (US $9.38 million) to ramp its FCCL as well as PV module back sheet capacity in 2011. For 2010, total capex will be less than NT $100 million.(read...)
  462. Gartner: Worldwide Mobile Device Sales Up 13.8% in Q2Worldwide mobile device sales to end users totaled 325.6 million units in the second quarter of 2010, a 13.8% increase from the same period in 2009. (read...)
  463. Digital Radio Installed Base to Reach 200 Million by 2015By 2015, the worldwide installed base of digital radio receivers, excluding handsets, is expected to reach nearly 200 million units.(read...)
  464. Medtronic Completes Acquisition of ATS MedicalMedtronic, Inc. today announced it has completed its acquisition of ATS Medical, Inc. following payment of $4.00 per share in cash for each share of ATS Medical stock and assumption of net debt, with a total transaction value of approximately $370 million.(read...)
  465. White Paper Explains Key Issues in Selecting the Right Cable SystemA new white paper from W.L. Gore & Associates discusses a systematic approach that design engineers can follow to ensure that a cable system will provide reliable performance in demanding environments and mission-critical applications.(read...)
  466. Real Time Locating and Wireless Sensor NetworksIn the past, too much use of RFID has involved sensing items and conveyances only when they pass very near to the occasional interrogator. Heroic assumptions are then made about what happened in between. (read...)
  467. GE to Develop New Bio-inspired SensorsReplicating nanostructures from the wings of Morpho butterflies, GE’s sensors would enable highly selective, near-instantaneous detection of chemical threats (read...)
  468. DEK Solar Unveils Eclipse at EU PVSEC 2010DEK Solar is preparing to launch its highly anticipated Eclipse platform at this year's EU PVSEC exhibition, being held in Valencia from 6th - 10th September. (read...)
  469. Assembléon Releases Twin Placement RobotRoyal Philips Electronics subsidiary Assembléon's recently released Twin Placement Robot (TPR) is reducing the cost of placement for memory module assembly, and will soon be doing the same for semiconductor backend manufacturing. (read...)
  470. OSI Systems' Rapiscan Added to U.S. TSA Qualified Tech ListOSI Systems, Inc., a vertically-integrated provider of specialized electronic products for critical applications in the Security and Healthcare industries, today announced that the Eagle® A1000 large pallet cargo screening system from its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been added to the US Transportation Security Administration's Air Cargo Screening Qualified Technology List. (read...)
  471. Orbit's Behlman Electronics Receives New Power Supply OrderOrbit International Corp., a defense and industrial electronics manufacturer, systems integrator and software solution provider, today announced that its Power Group, Behlman Electronics, Inc., has received an order valued in excess of $530,000 for its COTS Division.(read...)
  472. Raytheon Receives Battle Command Development ContractRaytheon Company was awarded a task order for total logistics support of the Battle Command Sustainment Support System (BCS3) under the Battle Command Development indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract.(read...)
  473. Winland's EMS Sales Up 18.5% On-Quarter "We experienced strong sequential growth from new customers in the second quarter, clearly demonstrating that our long-term strategy is gaining momentum," said Thomas de Petra, Winland's President and CEO.(read...)
  474. WMT to Manufacture 24-Layer BoardsAs part of its technology roadmap, PCB manufacturer World Mastery Technology Ltd. aims to manufacture 18-layer to 24-layer boards this year, up from 16-layer to 20-layer boards in 2009.(read...)
  475. Intevac Receives First Silicon Solar Cell LEAN SOLAR OrderIntevac, Inc. announced today it has received an order for a LEAN SOLAR deposition system for shipment in the first quarter of 2011.(read...)
  476. Worldwide Smartphone Market Grew 50% in Q2The worldwide smartphone market grew 50% year over year in the second quarter of 2010 (2Q10), driven in large part by makers of smartphones powered by Google's Android operating system. (read...)
  477. Lockheed Martin Launches MONAX SystemWarfighters on the battlefield will have a persistent wireless broadband network available for tactical use with a new MONAX communications system from Lockheed Martin that combines the convenience of smartphone technology with the power and flexibility of a secure, highly portable network infrastructure.(read...)
  478. Survival of the FittestIs anyone in the industry really being honest about what the recession wrought and what to expect in its aftermath? Vi TECHNOLOGY has survived and retooled operations for 2010. Americas President and CEO Jean-Marc Peallat delivers a frank assessment of what transpired in 2009, what's happening in 2010 and his company's work in the U.S., Mexico and Brazil.(read...)
  479. Lockheed Martin First Advanced EHF Satellite EncapsulatedThe first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite was encapsulated into the fairing in preparation for a mid-August liftoff aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida.(read...)
  480. Alpha Launches New Online Technology Exchange"The new Alpha Technology Exchange represents a significant effort to add value to our site visitors' experiences. It will enable them to access an easy to use tool to engage both Alpha's technical expertise and that of other members of the electronics assembly engineering community on some of the most pressing issues that face our industry today," said Bruce Moloznik, Vice President, Global Marketing and Corporate Development.(read...)
  481. Electronics Industry Braces for ROHS RecastAn expected recast of the RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) environmental directive will likely carve away exclusions and possibly add new substances to the current list of six banned substances.(read...)
  482. Nortech's Sales Up 24%; Continued Positive Momentum"At the halfway point in our fiscal year, we're continuing our positive momentum," said Mike Degen, President and CEO. "Customers are displaying more confidence, evidenced by our increases in quoting activity, sales, backlog levels and new business." (read...)
  483. Christopher Associates Offers New Ultrasonic Soldering GuideA comprehensive guide to ultrasonic soldering in electronics, solar, medical and industrial manufacturing applications has been developed by Japan Unix Co. Ltd. (read...)
  484. Unimicron to Focus on 300 Micron Ball Pitch in 2011Unimicron Corp., one of the world's leading manufacturers of PCB, targets 300 micron ball pitch in its PCB products by the 2011-2012 timeframe, down from 400 micron this year. (read...)
  485. Plexus Confirms Fire at Romania FacilityMike Buseman, Senior VP, Global Manufacturing Operations, commented, "Our team on-site in Oradea is actively managing plans to resume operations as quickly as possible. We remain committed to protecting our customer's continuity of supply." (read...)
  486. Integrated Graphics Microprocessors Penetrate NB PC MarketFour out of five notebook PCs shipped worldwide in 2014 will employ graphics-enabled microprocessors, up from about one out of three in 2010, as computer makers seek to offer smaller and more innovative products, according to iSuppli Corp.(read...)
  487. Analysts' PCB Barometer: Sales Up 0.2% in JulyIn July, the PCB Barometer reported unconsolidated sales of NT $12.54 billion, representing a marginal increase of 0.2% month over month.(read...)
  488. HannStar: Order Volume to Increase in AugustPCB maker HannStar Board expects orders from notebook ODMs to pick up again in August after slow sales in July. Market sources also expect HannStar Board's revenues to grow 5% sequentially in the third quarter.(read...)
  489. NB Component Makers Conservative about 2H10Although several notebook players are still expecting performance to pick up in August and September, their upstream component partners are turning conservative as order visibility remains weak.(read...)
  490. Indian Defense & Aerospace Market Report Now AvailableThe Indian defense & aerospace market is growing rapidly as the nations economic capabilities continue to grow consistently while the need to modernize & replace aging military hardware becomes increasingly urgent. (read...)
  491. Nordson Announces Webcast for 3Q Fiscal10 EarningsNordson Corporation today announced it will release third quarter fiscal year 2010 earnings on Thursday, August 19, 2010 after the close of the market.(read...)
  492. Heraeus Doubles PV Technology StaffIn addition to its recently announced capacity expansion the Heraeus Photovoltaic business unit announces a doubling of the technology staff at the US Facility in West Conshohocken.(read...)
  493. Founder PCB: China's Leading PCB Maker?The company aims to become the leading local PCB company in China and break into the 60 largest PCB companies worldwide. In two to three years, Founder PCB expects to become one of the 30 largest PCB manufacturers in the world.(read...)
  494. electronica to Discuss the Future of Automobile ElectronicsAutomotive electro-mobility, one of the hottest automotive topics today, will be a central focus of the upcoming electronica show, which will take place from November 9 to 12, 2010 in Munich, Germany. (read...)
  495. Fabrinet Secures AS9100 Certification“We are very pleased to have earned the AS9100 certification. It facilitates our entry into a new market for complex devices that values our core strengths of disciplined engineering, quality and precision manufacturing,” said Dr. Harpal Gill, Executive VP and COO. (read...)
  496. Lockheed Martin Canada Satisfies CDR MilestoneLockheed Martin Canada satisfied a critical design review (CDR) milestone with the Canadian navy, marking a major step toward modernizing the combat systems on the navy's 12 Halifax-class multi-mission frigates.(read...)
  497. IPC Webinar Highlights Reduction of Layer CountsBGAs are becoming more dense, making it more difficult for board designers to route traces to the center of the array. One of the easiest solutions is to add layers, but that flies in the face of today's push to trim the complexity and cost of hardware.(read...)
  498. New Column: FAQs New columnist Steve Gregory will compile just a few of the many topics discussed on IPC TechNet, an e-mail forum comprised of individuals from all over the world involved in the electronics manufacturing industry. In his first offering, he relays a post concerning solder joint height and reliability which received several replies from industry experts, including Werner Engelmaier.(read...)
  499. Report: Global EMS and ODM MarketsThe worldwide EMS market is witnessing a stabilization with tangible opportunities of growth. However, the EMS market is struggling with overcapacity and inventory challenges. (read...)
  500. IMI Named Preferred Supplier by BoschElectronics Manufacturing unit Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. of the Ayala group has obtained “preferred” supplier status from global technology firm Robert Bosch GmbH.(read...)
  501. ZESTRON Participates in SMTA Panel DiscussionZESTRON has announced that it will actively participate in the "Printed Circuit Assemblies Cleanliness Panel Discussion" sponsored by the SMTA's Tampa Bay Chapter. (read...)
  502. APS Novastar Releases New SMT Stencil Printer Video APS Novastar is pleased to announce the release of a new video covering its SPR line of Stencil Printers for PCB assembly. Reviewing the complete SMT Stencil Printer product line, the video features the company's newest model, the recently released SPR-45VA Stencil Printer with SMTrue Vision Assist. (read...)
  503. Acer Reports Revenue Drop in JulyAcer has reported non-consolidated revenues of NT$26.26 billion (US$815 million) for July 2010, dipping 40.5% on month and 37.7% on year.(read...)
  504. Aqueous Technologies to Present at Surface Mount 2010The presentation will take place September 19, 2010 in Sydney, Australia and will review the major causes of residue-related failures including dendritic growth, electrical leakage and under-coating adhesion failures. (read...)
  505. Manncorp Releases New Line of Economy Dry BoxesTo claim a larger share of the growing market for humidity-controlled chambers, Manncorp has introduced a new "Value Line" of lower-priced desiccant cabinets.(read...)
  506. Vitronics Soltec Unveils Enhanced XPM3i Reflow SystemVitronics Soltec announces the availability of the enhanced XPM3i Reflow System, offering improved performance in terms of ease of use, and lower cost of operation. The new XPM3i features a patented atmosphere re-circulation system that delivers nitrogen savings of up to 50%.(read...)
  507. Northstar Electronics Issues Shareholder Update"Despite our recent public silence, which is due in part to seasonal factors, we are most optimistic about ongoing business developments at the company," said Dr. Wilson Russell, CEO. (read...)
  508. Foxconn Posts Record Revenue in JulyFoxconn Electronics posted revenue of NT $196.17 billion (US $6.16 billion) in July 2010, although down slightly by 0.63% on month, the figure is the company's second-highest monthly revenue and represents a 53.06% rise from a year earlier.(read...)
  509. Handset PCB Makers Post July Sales GrowthHandset PCB makers Unimicron Technology, Compeq Manufacturing and Unitech Printed Circuit Board posted strong revenue gains for July 2010 due to strong demand for HDI boards from the handset sector.(read...)
  510. Wistron to Increase Shipment of Non-NB Product LinesWistron has forecast its 2011 shipments of notebooks to rise from 29-30 million units in 2010 to 35 million in 2011, with desktops and LCD monitors to both rise from 9-10 million to 10 million units, and LCD TVs and hand-held devices each from five million to 10 million units. (read...)
  511. Teknek Boosts Presence in U.S.Teknek, the global leader in yield improvement technology, has moved into the next phase of expansion following the opening of its facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, earlier this year.(read...)
  512. PCB Maker AET to Exhibit at electronica 2010Hong Kong-based PCB manufacturer Advanced Electronic Technology HK Ltd. will be showcasing its PCB manufacturing capabilities at electronica 2010 in Munich, Germany, November 9-12, 2010.(read...)
  513. Hot Design Tips for Cool Multigig ApplicationsDifferential signaling is now the norm for carrying fast signals. Differential signal transmission, using tightly coupled parallel PCB tracks, is more reliable than the single-ended variety. John Berrie explains how to design multi-gig boards using built-in analysis tools. (read...)
  514. Profab Electronics to Exhibit at D2P ShowProfab Electronics is pleased to announce that we will exhibit at the Design-2-Part (D2P) show, booth # 337 in Huntsville, Alabama, September 14 & 15, 2010. (read...)
  515. Patient Monitoring Devices Market in BRIC to Grow 29% AnnuallyThe market is expected to reach ~$835 million in 2010, and is expected to have a high CAGR of 29.08% from 2010 to 2015.(read...)
  516. Eltek to Release Q2 Financial Results August 24, 2010Eltek Ltd., the leading Israeli manufacturer of advanced circuitry solutions, will release its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, before the market opens. (read...)
  517. EMRISE Awarded $1.1 Million Contract for Power SystemsEMRISE CORPORATION today announced that it has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $1.1 million to design, develop and manufacture custom power systems for a military application in a new ground-based defensive aid system.(read...)
  518. DesignCon Abstract Deadline is August 13, 2010The deadline for DesignCon 2011 abstracts is this Friday, August 13, 2010. DesignCon is soliciting proposals for two types of sessions: technical papers and tutorials. DesignCon 2011 takes place January 31 - February 3, 2011 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. (read...)
  519. Zuken Supports eCl@ss Standardizing Product, Service DataZuken has recently become a supporting member of the international eCl@ss standard, the classification system for the description of products and services for achieving standardized product information.(read...)
  520. Saab Receives Contract for U.S. Marine Range Target SystemsSaab Training USA has signed a contract with the U.S. Marine Corps to produce and field a large number of ranges and facilities under their Range Target Systems (RTS) program. (read...)
  521. Prototron Tucson on High-Frequency/RF DesignsPrototron's Tucson Arizona facility has seen a significant increase in the demand for RF and high-frequency related products. Today this particular market has grown to represent up to 40% of Tucson's monthly bookings and the number continues to climb. (read...)
  522. Rogers to Present at CJS Securities ConferenceRogers Corporation will be presenting at the Tenth Annual CJS Securities "New Ideas" Summer Conference on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 in White Plains, New York.(read...)
  523. Compass (Advanced Circuits) Posts Positive Q2 ResultsCommenting on the quarter, Joe Massoud, CEO, said, "We are pleased that our results for the second quarter of 2010 exceeded our expectations, as we experienced year over year increases in revenue and cash flow of 40.6% and 90.4%, respectively." (read...)
  524. Nanosys and Samsung Partner on Nanomaterial Development for the Electronics, Solar MarketsNanosys and Samsung Electronics have announced a strategic alliance and licensing arrangement to accelerate the development of commercial applications of nano-architected materials for the electronics and thin film solar markets. (read...)
  525. Sypris Receives NSA Certification for Raskl DeviceSypris Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc., announced that it has received certification from the U.S. Government for its RASKL® (KIK-30) electronic key fill device.(read...)
  526. Sanmina-SCI Israel Achieves Medical ISO Certification"Earning the ISO 13485:2003 certification represents a significant accomplishment for the Lod, Israel, facility as it emphasizes Sanmina-SCI's commitment to meeting the highest standards of quality required by its medical customers," said Gelston Howell, Senior VP. (read...)
  527. CPI Aero's Revenue Up 10% in Q2Edward J. Fred, CPI Aero's President & CEO, stated, "Our three largest commercial customers, The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman and Sikorsky accounted for 29%, 20% and 13% of revenue, respectively; only 24% of our revenue for the six month period ended June 30, 2010, was from government prime contract awards."(read...)
  528. Multilayer Participates in Gov't Procurement Conference 2010Johnnie Feathers, Director of Sales for Multilayer Technology, announced that his company will be participating in The Government Procurement Conference 2010 held at the Arlington Convention Center, Wednesday, August 11, 2010. (read...)
  529. Orbit Posts Positive 1H Results; Expects Continued Growth in 2HDennis Sunshine, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "As expected, our financial performance for the second quarter of 2010 improved when compared to the current first quarter as well as to the same quarter of last year. Compared to the first quarter of 2010, our net sales increased by 26% and we returned to profitability." (read...)
  530. Looming Shortage for DRAM in 2HThe high-flying DRAM market might bump into some turbulence during the second half of the year, with supplies possibly falling short of demand due to limited manufacturing equipment availability and challenges in process migrations, according market research firm iSuppli.(read...)
  531. Gartner: Worldwide Enterprise IT Spending on Pace to Grow 2.9%Worldwide enterprise IT spending across all industry markets will grow 2.9 percent in 2010 and surpass $2.4 trillion, according to Gartner, Inc.(read...)
  532. Trial Kit Enables 50-micron High-density Thick-film CircuitsDKN Research is now offering a Fine Silver Conductor Trial Kit capable of producing fine lines down to 50 microns to companies interested in producing high density thick film circuits.(read...)
  533. Sticker Makes Solar Panels Work BetterA start-up's polymer sticker increases power output by 10%, and can be applied to panels that are already installed. (read...)
  534. Mobile Phone Display Market Set to Grow by 14%After only 4% growth in 2009, the mobile phone display market is set to grow by 14% in 2010, with shipments forecast to reach 1.68B units, according to the latest DisplaySearch Quarterly Mobile Phone Shipment and Forecast Report. (read...)
  535. AS&E Reports 1Q Fiscal11 Revenue Drop "Our efforts to aggressively invest in worldwide channel expansion in key market verticals are clearly producing positive results, with strong first quarter bookings increasing backlog to well over $200 million," commented Anthony Fabiano, AS&E's President and CEO.(read...)
  536. Bentek Solar Combiners Sales Now Exceed 100MWBentek Solar, a leader in manufacturing and engineering solutions for complex electro-mechanical and power distribution systems for the semiconductor and solar industries, announces that it has sold more than 100MW of solar combiners to the solar marketplace.(read...)
  537. End Markets Served by Top EMS ProvidersNon-traditional EMS markets make up larger portion of business for smaller EMS providers such as Benchmark Electronics, Plexus. Automotive, medical electronics believed to be pivotal components to helping EMS market out of the recession. (read...)
  538. Smart Sonic Launches New Education-Oriented WebsiteSmart Sonic, makers of the original ultrasonic stencil cleaner and the only cleaning system verified environmentally safe, user safe and effective by the U.S. EPA's Environmental Technology Verification Program, has launched a new education-oriented website to help disseminate published information regarding SMT stencil and misprinted PCB cleaning: http://www.smartsonic.com/. (read...)
  539. Wyle Expands Presence in Alabama; to Acquire CASWyle Inc., a leading provider of high tech systems engineering, testing and information technology services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CAS, Inc., a division of ITT Corporation. (read...)
  540. Essemtec: Advantages of Dry Storage Over BakingSMD components with high moisture sensitivity level ratings cause major logistical difficulites, waste energy and consume expensive dry packs. The Tower SMD storage system reduces these costs and efforts with a dry, controlled storage environment and automatic handling.(read...)
  541. Lin Horn to Boost 6- and 8-layer PCB OutputTaiwan-based Lin Horn Technology aims to increase its production of six-layer and eight-layer PCBs in 2010, while gradually reducing its four-layer, double-sided and single-sided output.(read...)
  542. It's Only Common Sense: What They Don't Want You to KnowThis week, Dan Beaulieu wants to fill you in on a little secret. Interested? Take a listen to the column and find out the big pay-off for such a small investment.(read...)
  543. Surface Mount Technology Corp. Hires BurneskeSurface Mount Technology Corporation announced today that Gregory (Greg) Burneske has been hired as Senior Vice President of Engineering. (read...)
  544. Compal Secures NB Orders from AcerCompal Electronics, Inc., one of Taiwan's leading contract manufacturers of notebook computers, has reportedly acquired big-ticket orders from Acer Inc.(read...)
  545. Supply of FPCB to Fall Short of Demand in 2H10Supply of flexible PCB boards may fall short of demand for the first time in six years during the second half of 2010 due to strong demand from the smartphone, tablet PC, LCD panel and LED light bar sectors.(read...)
  546. Quanta, Compal Experience Shipment Drops in JulyQuanta Computer and Compal Electronics both saw their shipments drop over 20% on month in July mainly due to lower-than-expected demand in the U.S. and Europe.(read...)
  547. Motherboard Makers Post Weak Revenues in JulyFirst-tier motherboard maker Asustek Computer saw July revenues grow 11.83% sequentially to NT $23.07 billion (US $727 million), while Elitegroup Computer Systems and Micro-Star International posted slight revenue drops on month. (read...)
  548. GDP's Cutting Edge Technology Gets Even SharperDisposable razor blades could become a thing of the past if scientists at GFD have their way. The German high-tech company has developed a super-sharp razor blade made of industrial diamonds that could last more than 1,000 times longer than today's conventional blade. (read...)
  549. Researchers Overcome Obstacle in Using New "Metamaterials"Researchers have overcome a fundamental obstacle in using new "metamaterials" for radical advances in optical technologies, including ultra-powerful microscopes and computers and a possible invisibility cloak.(read...)
  550. Healthcare Industry Sees Major Shift to Smarter Wi-Fi TechShift to Electronic Medical Records, New IP-Based Video Applications and Need for Better Patient Care Drive Need for More Reliable and Higher Speed Wi-Fi Infrastructure (read...)
  551. ACE Exhibits at IPC Midwest's EASi LINEACE Production Technologies, a designer and builder of simple, affordable selective soldering, lead tinning, and related systems, will be an important participant, for the 2nd year in a row, in the EASi-LINE at the IPC Midwest trade exposition, to be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, September 28-30, 2010. The EASi LINE is a functioning electronics assembly line, operating on the show floor, courtesy of the Electronics Assembly Suppliers Initiative (EASi).(read...)
  552. MEMS Integration Paving the Way to Commoditization8.58 billion MEMS devices generating nearly $10B in revenue will ship in 2014, according to leading microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) market analysts. (read...)
  553. MENA, EEC to Upgrade Bahrain's Weather Radar NetworkMENA Aerospace and its partner EEC will be modernizing the weather radar system at the Bahrain International Airport.(read...)
  554. HEI Reports 19% Sales Growth in Q2HEI CEO, Mark B. Thomas, remarked: "We are still rebuilding our revenues from the downturn in 2009 and rebuilding profitability as the year progresses. The results are still lower than we are driving for, but we are optimistic about the remainder of fiscal year 2010 and beyond." (read...)
  555. Raytheon to Develop Next-gen Jammer Technology for USNThe Next Generation Jammer, to be developed by Raytheon, is scheduled to replace the legacy ALQ-99 jamming pods, providing new capabilities for the U.S. Navy's EA-18G Growler, F-35 aircraft and unmanned aerial vehicles.(read...)
  556. Magnolia Solar Receives Second Contract for Quantum Dot Solar CellsMagnolia Solar recently received a second Phase I SBIR/STTR Program from the United States Air Force to develop high efficiency, thin-film quantum dot solar cells for defense applications.(read...)
  557. Teijin Enters Printed Electronics Market through NanoGram AcquisitionAs a wholly owned subsidiary of Teijin, NanoGram will pursue its interest in expanding into the development of silicon-based nanoparticles, working closely with the Teijin Group's Integrative Technology Research Institute.(read...)
  558. Briton EMS Inks Partnership with 42 TechnologyChairman Tony Abri, said, "Although we have a limited design capability, this new partnership will enable us to offer a much broader service--giving customers the satisfaction of knowing their products will be designed for manufacture, prototyped and, ultimately, built in production all managed through one channel." (read...)
  559. NREL Invites Proposals for PV Technology Incubator ProgramPart of recently announced DOE funding to accelerate commercialization of solar energy technologies, the Photovoltaic (PV) Technology Incubator project fosters collaboration between U.S. small businesses and NREL and other DOE laboratories and facilities.(read...)
  560. Aspocomp Posts 58% 1H Sales Increase; Up 90% in Q2Second-quarter net sales amounted to EUR 5.4 million, up 90% on the same period last year. The five largest customers accounted for 82% of net sales (80%). In geographical terms, 96% of net sales were generated in Europe (80%) and 4% in Asia (20%). (read...)
  561. Netbook Unit Sales to Hit 36 Million in 2010; Up 13%Techaisle research shows that in 2010 the business netbook penetration will be 5.3 percent and consumer netbook penetration will be 1.8 percent.(read...)
  562. T‹V Rheinland Sets Up PV Lab in IndiaThe new state-of-the-art laboratory addresses a key challenge faced by the Indian solar/PV industry - lack of access to large scale, worldclass test facility.(read...)
  563. New Column: Get SMART by John BurkeOver the coming weeks in this column I will be highlighting the types of questions and answers discussed on TechNet and smart-e-link. This should give you a quick reality-check on the kinds of issues faced by the industry or individual engineers. (read...)
  564. GOEPEL electronic Adds Vayo Technology into GATE ProgramGOEPEL electronic, worldwide leading vendor of JTAG/Boundary Scan solutions compliant with IEEE1149.x announces the extended incorporation of Vayo Technology Co., Ltd into the global alliance program GATE (GOEPEL Associated Technical Experts).(read...)
  565. Diagnostic Chip Generates Single-Cell Molecular FingerprintsResearchers at UCLA have now developed a microfluidic image cytometry (MIC) platform that can measure cell-signaling pathways in brain tumor samples at the single-cell level. The new technology combines the advantages of microfluidics and microscopy-based cell imaging. (read...)
  566. Sparton Completes Acquisition of Delphi Medical's EMS BizCary Wood, President and CEO, said, "This acquisition marks our company's developmental shift from preservation and turn-around mode to a focus on strategic growth." (read...)
  567. TEM Allows for Simplified Operation and Observation Hitachi High-Technologies' HT7700 is a new type of transmission electron microscope that integrates previously complex system operation onto a single monitor screen and allows for sample observation even under normal room light conditions. (read...)
  568. Mentor Graphics Supports VLSI Education Program in IndiaUnder the auspices of its Higher Education Program, Mentor Graphics will provide the university with leading-edge design tools for classroom instruction and academic research, by donating a complete suite of electronic design automation (EDA) tools. The group effort will enable students to gain proficiency in very large scale integration (VLSI) design and other emerging nanotechnology challenges in a Mentor Graphics lab at JNTU.(read...)
  569. HDP User Group Initiates Optoelectronics ProjectThe High Density Packaging User Group International, Inc. (HDP User Group), a global non-profit cooperative research and development organization for the Electronics Manufacturing industries, announces the start of a new project group focusing on optical electronics.(read...)
  570. Xenonics Receives NightHunter Orders from U.S. ArmyXENONICS HOLDINGS, INC. announced today that it has received purchase orders totaling approximately $1 million from the U.S. Army and Aardvark Tactical, Inc. for the U.S. Marine Corps for Xenonics' NightHunter high-intensity illumination devices.(read...)
  571. Video: Beating The Heat Guest Editors Mark Thompson and Kelly Dack discuss techniques and materials for improving heat dissipation on PCBs, as well as the challenges designers face in trying to accurately calculate heat dissipation. (read...)
  572. Turning Down the Noise in GrapheneWorking with the unique nanoscience capabilities of the Molecular Foundry at the U.S. DOE's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, a team of researchers has developed the first model of signal-to-noise-ratios for low frequency noises in graphene on silica. (read...)
  573. L-3 Acquires Airborne Technologies; Expands UAS Capability “ATI will enhance L-3’s overall position as a UAS solutions provider, adding to our portfolio of platforms, components and technologies available for our customers,” said Michael T. Strianese, chairman, president and chief executive officer. (read...)
  574. Viasystems' PCB Segment Posts 30% Sales Growth"Obviously, our global team is proud of our strong second quarter results," said David M. Sindelar, CEO. "Sustained strong demand from our broad base of customers contributed not only to another quarter of sequential sales growth, but also to our improved profitability."(read...)
  575. Report: Analysis of Solar Energy Industry in India & Its Future Prospects"The Indian solar energy sector has been growing rapidly, in the past few years, majorly due to Government's initiatives such as tax exemptions and subsidies and depleting energy sources".(read...)
  576. Global Nanotechnology Market to Reach $26 Billion in 2015The global market for nanotechnology is forecast to increase to more than $26 billion in 2015, a CAGR of 11.1%, from sales revenues of $11.67 billion in 2009.(read...)
  577. Kitron to Present 1H, 2Q Results August 12, 2010Kitron ASA presents its interim report for first half and second quarter 2010 on Thursday August 12, 2010 at 08:30 a.m. at Kitron ASA's head office, Olav Brunborgs vei 4, 2nd floor, Billingstad.(read...)
  578. AUO to Enter Solar Cell MarketAUO has completed layout of production lines of photovoltaic modules in Taiwan, China, Czech and Malaysia, poised to explore the lucrative market for solar cells and related applications.(read...)
  579. Nordson Boosts Electronic Test, Inspection CapabilitiesNew test and inspection group leverages Nordson DAGE and Nordson YESTECH competencies to introduce new technologies and products (read...)
  580. ERC Grants Trinity College Dublin €1.5 Million for Next-Gen Materials ResearchJonathan Coleman, Professor of Physics at Trinity College Dublin and one of Irelands' leading nanoscientists, has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council Starter Grant of €1.5 million for development of next-generation materials.(read...)
  581. CCMP Launches Enhanced Web SiteMass lamination supplier CCMP Inc. has rolled out an improved company Web site. The remodeled site was designed specifically to simplify the customer's experience. The new site's simpler, cleaner design is easier to navigate, said Vice President, Bill Schwerter. (read...)
  582. Watching Atom's Electrons Move in Real TimeResearchers were able to time the oscillations between simultaneously produced quantum states of valence electrons with great precision. "With a simple system of krypton atoms, we demonstrated, for the first time, that we can measure transient absorption dynamics with attosecond pulses," says Stephen Leone of Berkeley Lab's Chemical Sciences Division. (read...)
  583. Essemtec to Highlight SMD Assembly at Electronica IndiaEssemtec will highlight a Swiss-made, high-quality SMD assembly line at Electronica India September 7-10, 2010. (read...)
  584. Suntech Exits a-Si ProductionSuntech Power have ceased manufacturing products based on amorphous silicon (a-Si) technology.(read...)
  585. American Standard Circuits to Exhibit at D2PAmerican Standard Circuits, Inc. has announced that they will exhibit at the Design-2-Part (D2P) show in Huntsville, Alabama,September 14-15, 2010. (read...)
  586. TPSI Commences Volume Production of Poly-Si WafersTaiwan Polysilicon has successfully produced poly-Si in volume, with a planned annual capacity of 8,000MT (metric ton) initially and an ultimate target of up to 28,000MT.(read...)
  587. Vi TECHNOLOGY Exhibits at NEPCON South ChinaVi TECHNOLOGY will be represented with its Chinese Agents to exhibit AOI solutions to reduce defective PCBAs at NEPCON South China Shenzhen, August 31-September 2, 2010.(read...)
  588. DDi Declares Quarterly DividendDDi Corporation announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share of common stock. (read...)
  589. RIM Taps Quanta for Android Tablet PC ManufactureQuanta Computer is said to become the manufacturer of Research In Motion's Android tablet PC, which will be launched in November 2010.(read...)
  590. EMS Asia Week: Business as UsualFoxconn has shipped more than 6 million NBs in 1H10 and plans to move its desktop production lines to Wuhan; Compal and Wistron aim to ship 10 million LCD TVs in 2011; Indium launches new solder pastes in China; and IMI's revenues grow 11% in 1H10.(read...)
  591. Debasing Meaning of Value Demeans Common Good Lou De Rose asks: With so many notions of value, how do we avoid the danger of oversimplifying its attributes, even its reality? How do we reduce the risk of acting on the assumption that decisions will have desired outcomes, when in fact they're invitations to disaster? (read...)
  592. Inmarsat to Invest $1.2B in Next-gen Ka-Band Satellite NetworkWith operations expected to start in 2014, Inmarsat-5 will support a next generation global service, Global Xpress, which will target a $1.4bn incremental market opportunity in VSAT services. (read...)
  593. Research and Markets: How Medical Companies Can Be Successful in ChinaMany Western companies that rush haphazardly into China without fully understanding its business culture and mentality ultimately meet with failure. This webcast presentation first provides crucial information on entering the Chinese market, and then gives insight into communication and management techniques that have proven effective in the Chinese business context.(read...)
  594. Report: Opportunities Analysis for Printed ElectronicsThis report attempts to provide a candid view on the opportunities and challenges that exist in the industry today. Its objective is to help organizations decide which of the many opportunities they could focus on depending on their competences, skills and technology platforms.(read...)
  595. OLED Lighting Markets to Reach $6.0 Billion by 2015According to NanoMarkets, OLED lighting will generate $6.0 billion in revenues by 2015 driven by the need for cost efficient lighting in a number of different applications, including general illumination, architectural lighting, backlighting, vehicular lighting and signage. (read...)
  596. TTM's Q2 Revenue Exceeds Guidance; Sales Up 124%"Our facilities are busy with solid backlogs and high levels of capacity utilization," said Kent Alder, President and CEO. "The added capacity and diversity of the Asia Pacific operations fits extremely well with our growth strategy as a global company." (read...)
  597. Gartner: Indian Mobile Handset Sales to Reach 138.6 MillionMobile device sales in India are forecast to reach 138.6 million in 2010, an increase of 18.5 percent over 2009 sales of 117 million units, according to Gartner, Inc. (read...)
  598. PCB Asia Week: Unrelenting Growth on Both SidesRogers' sales of printed circuit materials are up 37%, while those of Dow Electronic and Specialty Materials grew 19% in Q2. Ibiden's 1Q FY10 net income is up 30%, while MFLEX reports 3Q FY2010 net sales of $181 million, an increase of 3.7% year-on-year.(read...)
  599. MFLEX Reports Earnings, Expects Significant Increase in Q4Net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 were $181.0 million, an increase of 3.7% from net sales of $174.5 million in the same period of the prior year.(read...)
  600. Christopher Associates' Seminar in Conjunction with SMTAIAs part of its ongoing enhanced technical support program for Koh Young Technology solder paste inspection systems, the company will host an advanced training seminar in Orlando on October 28-29, following the SMTA International Exhibition. (read...)
  601. Research and Markets: Opportunities Analysis for Printed Electronics 2009-2015This report attempts to provide a candid view on the opportunities and challenges that exist in the printed electronics industry today.(read...)
  602. Acer Eyes Annual Shipment of 40 Million NB PCsAlthough facing uncertain market recovery, Acer Inc. remains optimistic about attaining notebook PC shipment of 40 million units this year.(read...)
  603. General Dynamics to Upgrade Submarine Weapons SystemGeneral Dynamics Advanced Information Systems was awarded an $11.5 million modification to a previously awarded contract to provide engineering and technical services for the AN/BYG-1 weapons control system for SSN21-, Virginia- and SSN688/688I-class submarines.(read...)
  604. SMTC Posts Record Earnings: Up 82% QoQ"SMTC achieved an extremely strong quarterly result with second quarter revenue increasing sequentially by 16% and 82% higher than the comparable quarter of 2009. Nine of our 10 top customers increased orders," said, John Caldwell, President and Chief CEO.(read...)
  605. SMTAI Offers Technical Excellence--Free of ChargeEach day of the Electronics Exhibition will feature even more free sessions and events on the show floor, augmenting the already complimentary attendance. SMTA member loyalty will also be rewarded this year with a free tutorial. (read...)
  606. MTI Electronics Renews ITAR RegistrationMTI Electronics, a AS9100 certified CEM, recently announced the re-certification and approval of its International Traffic in Arms Regulations registration from the U.S. Department of State.(read...)
  607. Nortech Systems to Report Q2 Results August 11, 2010Nortech Systems Incorporated announces a conference call to be held at 10:00 a.m. (CDT) on Thurs., August 12, 2010, to discuss the company's second quarter results, which will be released on August 11.(read...)
  608. Cookson Electronics Posts 43% YoY Revenue GrowthThe Electronics division's revenue of £344 million was 43% and 18% higher, as reported, than the first and second halves of 2009 respectively. In part, this was due to the pass-through of higher tin and silver prices in solder product sales, which had the effect of increasing revenue by approximately £30 million compared with the same period last year when commodity prices were lower.(read...)
  609. Arrow Electronics Acquires Shared Technologies"This acquisition builds on our strategy to diversify into faster-growing, high-margin markets that are complementary to our existing businesses," said Andy Bryant, President of Arrow ECS. (read...)
  610. Graphic First to Secure IECQ Accreditation for IPC 6012Graphic is the first in the world to be awarded IECQ Third Party Accreditation for IPC 6012 class 2 and 3.(read...)
  611. Lord Corporation to Present International Symposium on MicroelectronicsLORD Corporation has announced that Andrew Kintz, Manager, Open Technology Innovation, and Candice Brannen, Senior Scientist, will present white papers at the 43rd International Symposium on Microelectronics.(read...)
  612. DYMAX Unveils BlueWave LED Spot LampDYMAX conformal coating repair, peelable masking and wire-tacking electronic materials are compatible with the new DYMAX BlueWave® LED visible light, high-intensity spot-curing system. (read...)
  613. Foxconn Moving Production to Wuhan Plant Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) recently signed a contract with the Wuhan government to move its desktop production, printer and monitor production lines to its plant in Wuhan, China.(read...)
  614. PCB Capacity Expansions Buoyed Jadason's Q2 RevenuesAs PCB manufacturers expand their capacities amid the improving economy and a buoyant electronics market, Jadason's Equipment and Supplies business posted revenue growth of S$12.9 million, or 54 percent, compared with 2Q 2009, mainly driven by equipment sales to PCB makers.(read...)
  615. Silicon Wafer Shipments Up in 2Q10Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments increased during the second quarter 2010 when compared to first quarter 2010 area shipments, according to the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry.(read...)
  616. Mikros Systems Receives Award for SBIR Phase II MicroBuoyMikros Systems Corporation announced today the receipt of a $750,000 Small Business Innovation Research Phase 2 contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command for development of a "Wave Energy MicroBuoy" to be used as an at-sea platform for a communications relay or network gateway. (read...)
  617. Raven Industries to Release Q2 Results August 25, 2010Raven Industries, Inc. announced it will release second quarter results pre-market on Wednesday, August 25, 2010.(read...)
  618. Boeing Successfully Completes Acquisition of Argon STThe Boeing Company today completed its acquisition of Argon ST Inc., a developer of C4ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and combat systems.(read...)
  619. Ascentech Features Gen3 Systems at IPC MidwestAscentech will exhibit and demonstrate the MUST III Solderability Testing System and the GENSONIC Ultrasonic SMT Stencil Cleaner in booth #7515 at the IPC Midwest trade exposition.(read...)
  620. OM's Specialty Chemicals Segment Posts 24% Sales GrowthSpecialty Chemicals Segment's net sales were $124.4 million, up 24 percent; Demand was higher in most end markets, especially printed circuit board, memory disk and composites. (read...)
  621. IMI's Revenues Up 11% in 1H10Arthur Tan, IMI President and CEO, said, "Larger orders from our major customers in the storage device, telecommunication infrastructure, automotive, consumer and industrial electronics markets have buoyed our revenues. These customers experienced a rise in the demand for their products."(read...)
  622. Guidelines Set on Conflict Minerals RegulationA new bill, the Financial Reform Bill (HR 4173), has been recently signed, wherein Sec. 1502 states that manufacturers are required to report annually to the SEC if their products contain "conflict minerals" from the Democratic Republic of Congo.(read...)
  623. IEEE Council on EDA DTC Elects New Chair, Vice ChairThe Design Technology Council of the IEEE Council on EDA elected Thomas Harms, Director of EDA Alliances at Infineon Technologies, as its Chair during its member meeting at the Design Automation Conference in June. Bill Read, Design Technology Strategy and Operations at Freescale Semiconductor, was named Vice Chair. (read...)
  624. R&D Technical Services Appoints New Rep in ChinaKasion Automation Limited is now the company's representative throughout China. For the past 15 years, Kasion has successfully built a strong base of customers, offices and infrastructure as well as a strong, experienced staff. (read...)
  625. Harris Receives Follow-on Contract for F-35 AvionicsHarris Corporation has been awarded a three-year, $55 million follow-on production contract from Northrop Grumman to supply avionics systems for the U.S. Department of Defense F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft. (read...)
  626. iRobot Receives $20.3 Million Order from NAVSEAiRobot Corporation today announced that it has received a $20.3 million order from the Naval Sea Systems Command.(read...)
  627. China Green Policies Spur Local Wind Energy, PV MarketsChinese government policies intended to promote the adoption of green technologies are having the desired effect, with the country enjoying a boom in wind power capacity and PV installations that is fueling the establishment of a new generation of global green energy suppliers.(read...)
  628. Raytheon Receives Aegis Modernization ContractRaytheon Company was awarded a $13.7 million U.S. Navy contract to upgrade the Aegis weapons system for several Arleigh Burke-class destroyers and Ticonderoga-class cruisers.(read...)
  629. CSC Wins U.S. Army Task Order to Support AMRDECCSC announced today that the U.S. Army awarded the company a task order to provide technical and engineering support for its Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center. (read...)
  630. Sunburst EMS Acquires Quality Electronics Manufacturing Quality Electronics Manufacturing is an AS9100 certified manufacturer that specializes in the production of custom wire harnesses and cable assemblies. (read...)
  631. Kyocera to Commence Production at New Solar Cell PlantKyocera Corporation today announced that it will begin full-scale production at its new Yasu solar cell manufacturing facility in Yasu City, Shiga Prefecture, Japan.(read...)
  632. CSC Receives Subcontract to Support U.S. Coast GuardCSC announced today that Digital Management, Inc. awarded CSC a subcontract to support the United States Coast Guard Operations Systems Center on the Application Product Lines Enterprise Services Program. (read...)
  633. ANSYS Reports Continued Momentum in Q2"This quarter's results continue to reflect the improved business momentum that we have seen over the last few quarters, in spite of the greater than anticipated negative currency effects. Overall, our business performed well, with a positive contribution from all major geographies," stated Jim Cashman, President and CEO. (read...)
  634. U.S. Air Force Delivers CHIRP Sensor AssemblySES WORLD SKIES, U.S. Government Solutions today announced the delivery of the Commercially Hosted Infrared Payload (CHIRP) sensor assembly to Orbital Sciences Corporation. (read...)
  635. Kimball EMS Reports 22% Sales IncreaseJames C. Thyen, CEO and President, said, "Fiscal year 2010 has been a turnaround year for our EMS segment. We continued our strong recovery with fourth quarter sales increasing 22% over the prior year." (read...)
  636. Scanfil's EMS Segment: Positive Sales in Q2Sales in the second quarter were significantly better than sales in both the first quarter (+32%) and the corresponding quarter last year (+8). The development of sales was positive in both telecommunications and professional electronics markets. (read...)
  637. EIPC Speednews: News from the European PCB MarketBased on recent surveys, PCB solder finishes are one of the most common cause of soldering defects and rejection of PCBs during assembly. Design and Process Engineers highlighted solder finishes 35%, with delamination at 25%, third place were cosmetic faults.(read...)
  638. Catalyst Manufacturing Acquires HCM's PCBA DivisionCatalyst Manufacturing Services is pleased to announce the acquisition of the PCBA Division of Harvard Custom Manufacturing, Inc. based in Owego, New York, effective August 4, 2010.(read...)
  639. RBP Names Solanki as Sr. Technical Service EngineerRBP Chemical Technology has named Mr. Mehul Solanki as Sr. Technical Service Engineer for India. Mr. Solanki will be joining RBP Technology (India) Pvt., Ltd. effective August 2nd to provide technical support for RBP’s electronic product line. (read...)
  640. Acer Reports 31% YoY Revenue Growth in 1H10Acer has announced preliminary financial results for the first half of 2010. Consolidated revenues were NT $312.4 billion (US $9.7 billion), growing by 31% on year. (read...)
  641. Camtek's Q2 Revenues Up 66% YoYRevenues for the second quarter of 2010 increased 66% to $20.8 million, compared to $12.5 million in the second quarter of 2009. Revenues grew 18% sequentially, representing the fifth quarter of continued sequential growth. (read...)
  642. Corelis Releases Low Voltage JTAG AdapterCorelis, Inc. announced the availability of a new active Low Voltage Adapter for compatibility between Corelis' boundary-scan controllers and low voltage JTAG designs operating below 2.5V. (read...)
  643. Fein-Lines: Rescue Wet ElectronicsMost of us have gotten a valuable electronics device wet. In the latest "Fein-Lines" Dan Feinberg discusses ways to rescue the device that can, most of the time, help you avoid replacement.(read...)
  644. Venture Reports On-Quarter Revenue Growth in Q2The Group reported revenue of S$652.9 million for the second quarter of 2010, compared to S$639.5 million for the prior quarter. Revenue for the corresponding quarter of the previous year was S$846.0 million.(read...)
  645. Trouble in Your Tank: Flexible Metalization, Part IIWhen electroless copper is deposited on the polyimide substrates used for flex and rigid-flex circuits, adhesion must not be compromised. The goal is to minimize stress (both compressive and tensile) to the best extent possible. The first critical factor is the control of the copper deposition rate. (read...)
  646. Somacis Closes First Half on Positive NoteSomacis has ended the first half of 2010 with a positive result--with a remarkable growth rates compared to the same period last year. The company's turnover was up 50%; EBITDA, up 800%; and incoming orders up 100%. (read...)
  647. Foxconn Ships Over 6 Million NBs in 1H10Foxconn Electronics shipped over six million notebooks in the first half of 2010 and is expected to have no trouble reaching its goal of shipping 10 million for 2010.(read...)
  648. 3CEMS Group Eyes $600 Million in 2010 Revenue PCB maker 3CEMS Group expects its consolidated revenues to reach US $600 million in 2010 and to reach US $1 billion by 2013.(read...)
  649. Digi-Key Reveals ECAS Series Capacitors StockElectronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation today announced it has stock on Murata Electronics’ ECAS series of polymer aluminum electrolytic capacitors. (read...)
  650. Graphene Oxide Gets GreenA new paper from the lab of Rice chemist James Tour demonstrates an environmentally friendly way to make bulk quantities of graphene oxide (GO), an insulating version of single-atom-thick graphene expected to find use in all kinds of material and electronic applications.(read...)
  651. JTAG to Showcase Latest Product Development at AutotestconJTAG Technologies will be showcasing latest developments and products at Autotestcon Orlando.(read...)
  652. Seica Exhibits Test, Production Solutions at SMTAI Seica Inc, a leading supplier in test and production solutions, will be featuring at SMTA International Exhibition their latest advanced and emerging technologies in printed circuit board test and assembly solutions.(read...)
  653. Health Robotics Continues to Dominate I.V. Automation in AmericaHealth Robotics announced its second consecutive quarter's record-breaking results, as reported by our sales channel partner Health Robotics Canada Inc. (HRCI) since Health Robotics S.r.l. upgraded its American distribution channels this year. (read...)
  654. Global M2M Module Market to Reach $3.8B in 2015 Unit shipment volume growth and the growing importance of 3G are resulting in stronger performance for the cellular machine-to-machine market, which is forecast to be worth $3.8 billion in 2015.(read...)
  655. Solar PV Installations to Exceed 100GW in Next 5 YearsCumulative Solar PV installations will top 120 GW by the end of 2014 according to IMS Research's recently launched "Global PV Demand Database".(read...)
  656. MIRTEC Posted 66% Revenue Growth in 1H FY 2010Industry-wide acceptance of MIRTEC's MV-7 In-line AOI product series has driven the company's 66 percent growth in its first half of fiscal year 2010 compared to 2009 results. (read...)
  657. Ibiden's 1Q FY10 Net Income Up 30%Operating income reached 8.59 billion yen, up 171.4% year-on-year, while net income was up 30.1% to 3.03 billion yens. For 1QFY2010, Ibiden posted net sales of 69.16 billion yen, up 12.1% from the same period last year.(read...)
  658. Researchers Develop Prototype of Electricity-generating GlassA major breakthrough by researchers at New Energy Technologies could soon see the unveiling of a working prototype of the first ever glass window capable of generating electricity.(read...)
  659. LRAD Awarded $6.2 Million LRAD-RX Order from U.S. NavyLRAD Corporation, the global leader in acoustic hailing devices (AHDs), announced today it has been awarded a multi-year $6.2 million integrated LRAD-RX® systems and services order from the U.S. (read...)
  660. CHIMIE TECH Named Distributor by Exopack Advanced CoatingsCHIMIE TECH SERVICES (CTS), with headquarters in France and satellite offices around the world, is the newest distributor for diazo phototool films from Exopack Advanced Coatings. (read...)
  661. XsunX Hybrid Solar Technology Could Bring Enormous SavingsIBIS Associates' latest study projects that portions of the Global PV market utilizing multi-crystalline silicon solar cells could achieve savings of over $646 million by replacing only 500MW of multi-crystalline silicon usage with new XsunX CIGS based solar cells by 2015.(read...)
  662. ZESTRON Launches European Facility Virtual Tour After successfully launching the first virtual tour of its U.S. Technical Center, ZESTRON has published a second 360º tour of the company's European facility. (read...)
  663. Henkel's Electronics Segment Shows Improvement in Q2The Electronics segment continued to show considerable improvement, with the business generating further substantial increases compared to the prior-year quarter, primarily in Western Europe, North America and Latin America. (read...)
  664. Analyzing Moisture's Impact on PCBsAs frequencies get faster and designs get more complex, the electrical and thermal properties of PCBs are becoming a more critical factor in system designs. Many board developers don't realize that moisture in boards can significantly alter their performance.(read...)
  665. BTU's Q2 Results: Electronics Strong, Solar Momentum BuildingSecond quarter net sales were $18.0 million, up 4.9 percent compared to $17.2 million in the preceding quarter, and up 66.8 percent compared to $10.8 million for the same quarter a year ago. (read...)
  666. EMS Technologies Announces Strong Q2 Profits"EMS's improved overall profitability during the second quarter was the result of strong execution and an ongoing plan of cost reductions throughout the Company," stated Neil Mackay, president and CEO, EMS Technologies. (read...)
  667. TUV Rheinland Opens New Test Center in India for Solar IndustryNew Test Centre in India: TUV Rheinland Continues Worldwide Investment Programme for Solar Industry(read...)
  668. Ultra TCS awarded IDIQ Contract for Battlespace IT Systems Ultra TCS, the premier global supplier of High Capacity Line-of-Sight (HCLOS(TM)) radio communication systems, today announced that it has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract over seven years.(read...)
  669. Acculogic Names New Southeast Engineering ManagerCarlson will head Acculogic’s new engineering office in the greater Huntsville area. In his new role, Carlson’s duties include test equipment sales support; test programming services sales and management. (read...)
  670. Sono-Tek to Exhibit at EU PVSEC 2010Sono-Tek will highlight its ultrasonic coating equipment, including a high-speed ultrasonic reciprocating coating system, HyperSonic, in Hall 4/Level 2/A45 at the 25th EU PVSEC in Valencia, Spain from 6-9 September 2010. (read...)
  671. KIC to Exhibit Products at EU PVSEC 2010KIC’s SunKIC, e-Clipse and Spectrum products will be on display in booth L2/H4/A51a at the 25th EU PVSEC in Valencia, Spain from 6-9 September 2010. (read...)
  672. Defect of the Month: Solder Wicking and ReflowFine pitch components, convection reflow with nitrogen and vapor phase reflow can all add up to solder wicking where the solder is drawn to either the component terminations or the pads. Industry expert Bob Willis explains the causes in this video from the NPL Defect Database.(read...)
  673. Mr. Reliability on Lead-Free-Related IssuesWerner Engelmaier, noted author and expert in all things reliability, discusses reliability issues related to lead-free and RoHS. He notes three failure modes he's seeing more of: Pad cratering, trace lifting/buckling and "eyebrow" cracking. Adjusting board cooling rates can help tackle such issues, but, sometimes, that's not enough. (read...)
  674. Incap Posts 18% Revenue Growth in 1HSami Mykkänen, President and CEO, said, "The period's revenue fell short of expectations, as demand was low due to the general economic recession, especially at the beginning of the year. In the second quarter, demand picked up markedly and many customers estimated their needs would increase in the latter part of the year." (read...)
  675. IPC Executive Conference Addresses Critical IssuesTo help executives understand new industry paradigms and manage change, industry leaders and experts will come together at the Electronics Industry Executive Summit: Ideas for a Bright Future in the New Electronics Industry, October 13-14, 2010,(read...)
  676. Jupiter Systems Receives Largest Order of VizionPlusJupiter’s VizionPlus is Part of a Mobile Command Post Control System That Facilitates Effective Battle Management (read...)
  677. LPKF Raises Forecast to EUR 68 MillionLPKF Laser & Electronics AG raises its sales and earnings for the current fiscal year. The latest forecast predicts sales of at least EUR 68 million ($89.9 million); previous forecast was EUR 60 million ($79.3 million) for 2010, and an EBIT margin of at least 17% (previous forecast: 14%).(read...)
  678. Smart Cards IC Shipments to Reach 5.8 Billion in 2010In its latest smart card and smart card IC dataset (published August 2010), IMS Research has concluded that the market for smart cards ICs is forecast to reach 5.8 billion units in 2010.(read...)
  679. Indium Features New Solder Paste in ChinaIndium8.9HF-1 solder paste is a no-clean, lead-free, halogen-free paste that offers the best-in-class probe-testability and unprecedented stencil print transfer efficiency to work in the broadest range of processes.(read...)
  680. Nordson YESTECH Offers Solutions at NEPCON South ChinaNordson YESTECH, a subsidiary of Nordson Corporation and a supplier of AOI and X-ray inspection systems, will feature their complete line, including the flagship FX Series AOI and X3 3D X-Ray inspection solution for populated PCBs, at this years NEPCON South China show.(read...)
  681. Acer to See 25% Sales Increase in IndiaDue to rising demand and more clients in SMEs and educational segments, Acer Inc., the world`s third-largest PC brand, is expected to see sales in India rise 25% year-on-year to reach US$539 million in 2010.(read...)
  682. Milara Appoints Viking Test Services as European RepThe company already provides a range of new and innovative products for the PCB manufacturing industry and, with the addition of the latest electronics production equipment from Milara, it now can provide a complete solution for the industry. (read...)
  683. IEC Acquires Celmet CorporationIEC Electronics Corporation has acquired all the assets of Celmet Corporation, a privately-held manufacturer of metal chassis and assemblies in a cash transaction for approximately $2 million. (read...)
  684. PROVELEC 2010 to Highlight Mexico's Automotive IndustryPROVELEC provides the venue for B2B buying meetings, as well as highlights Mexico's high-tech electronics manufacturing capability. (read...)
  685. DDI Corporation Reaches 52-Week HighDDI Corporation established a new 52-week high yesterday at $9.94. Clearly, investors are enthusiastic about the firm's prospects. The rally was accompanied by higher than average volume, which adds to the momentum behind yesterday's move.(read...)
  686. PCB, CCL Makers Aid Demand for Fiber Glass ClothsThe market for fiber glass fabric will remain steady in the second half of 2010 as capacity ramp-ups by PCB and CCL makers will sustain demand for fiber glass cloths.(read...)
  687. GT Solar Delivers Additional CVD Reactors to OCIGT Solar has received a $23.4 million follow-on order from South Korea-based polysilicon producer OCI Company, Ltd. for its newest SDR 400 CVD reactors and other equipment to support OCI's polysilicon plant expansion.(read...)
  688. Raytheon Releases 2009 CSRRaytheon's 2009 CSR outlines progress and milestones in the areas of corporate governance; ethics; Engineering, Technology and Mission Assurance; diversity; safety and wellness; energy and the environment; information technology; and community support.(read...)
  689. Electronic Brachytherapy Offers Safe Alternative to Traditional TherapyFourteen Studies Presented at the AAPM Continue to Validate the Safety and Efficacy of Electronic Brachytherapy for IORT and Accelerated Brachytherapy (read...)
  690. Telephonics to Supply APS-143C(V)3 Radar to Mexican NavyTelephonics Corporation announced today that its Radar Systems Division received a contract from EADS Airbus Military valued at over $2 million to supply APS-143C(V)3 radar systems for installation on the CN-235 aircraft in use by the Mexican Navy.(read...)
  691. Panasonic to Acquire Panasonic Electric Works, SANYOPanasonic Corporation, Panasonic Electric Works Co., Ltd. and SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. announced that they resolved to pursue a plan of Panasonic's acquisition of all shares of PEW and SANYO to make them wholly-owned subsidiaries of Panasonic.(read...)
  692. Boeing Receives RMP Test Asset from RaytheonBoeing received the first APG-82(V)1 Active Electronically Scanned Array radar test set for the U.S. Air Force F-15E Radar Modernization Program from Raytheon. (read...)
  693. BIPV Industry On Track for Strong GrowthThe building-integrated photovoltaics solar market is poised for expansion after years of being confined to niche markets, according to market research firm GTM Research.(read...)
  694. Green Solution Focused on Planet, ProfitNabil Mistkawi, a new Portland State University (PSU) chemistry graduate and full-time Intel employee, has invented a one-of-a-kind chemical formulation that enables sub-50 nanometer (nm) process technology for advanced microprocessors manufacturing. (read...)
  695. July Manufacturing ISM Report on Business; PMI at 55.5%Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the 12th consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 15th consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business®.(read...)
  696. US ITS Spending to Reach $1.4B in 2010IMS Research predicts US states to spend a combined $1.4 billion on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) during 2010.(read...)
  697. BAE Systems Receives $9.6 Million Order for MOLLE EquipmentBAE Systems has been awarded a $9.6 million follow-on order from the Defense Logistics Agency to produce Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment (MOLLE).(read...)
  698. Corning Expands U.S. Facility to Support GrowthCorning Incorporated today announced that its board of directors recently approved a capital expenditure of approximately $180 million to expand the company's Harrodsburg, Kentucky manufacturing facility. (read...)
  699. SAIC Secures $12 Million Task Order by DHSSAIC today announced it has been awarded a task order by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Exercise Division to design and support national level exercises to evaluate catastrophic earthquake preparedness. (read...)
  700. EADS Defence & Security Delivers Naval Radar to LockheedEADS Defence & Security has delivered the second TRS-3D naval radar to Lockheed Martin, a prime contractor for the U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship program. (read...)
  701. TCS Inks Reseller Agreement With Tampa MicrowaveTCS plans to integrate this key technology into its leading SNAP VSAT product family for the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal and state customers, enhancing TCS' tactical communication solutions portfolio. (read...)
  702. Rogers' Sales of Printed Circuit Materials Up 37% in Q2Sales of printed circuit materials for the second quarter of 2010 were $33.6 million, an increase of 37% from the $24.5 million reported in the second quarter of 2009. (read...)
  703. OSI Systems Receives $9 Million Inspection Systems OrderOSI Systems, Inc. today announced that its security division, Rapiscan Systems, has been awarded a $9 million contract to provide multiple Eagle transmission X-ray cargo and vehicle inspection systems to a European customs agency. (read...)
  704. Reliability and Sustainability Focus of IPC ConferenceBringing together the latest research by industry experts, IPC will host a Technical Conference on Electronics Sustainability, September 28-30, 2010 at Electronics Midwest, in Rosemont, Illinois. Electronics Midwest is produced jointly by IPC and Canon Communications. (read...)
  705. General Dynamics Itronix Introduces New Wearable ComputerCombining commercial global positioning and communications technology with battlefield-rugged computing, General Dynamics Itronix is introducing the GD300 fully rugged arm- or chest-worn computer. (read...)
  706. GE, Intel to Form New Healthcare Joint VentureGE and Intel Corporation have announced the entry into a definitive agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture to create a new healthcare company focused on telehealth and independent living. (read...)
  707. IC Insights Names Top 20 Semicon Sales Leader in 1HIC Insights' recently updated Strategic Reviews Online database shows that most large memory and foundry companies performed extremely well in 1H10.(read...)
  708. Ablestik: Henkel's New Disruptive Die Attach TechnologyRecognized for its ease of use and cost-effectiveness with die attach processes for leadframe packages, Henkel has extended its Wafer Backside Coating (WBC) portfolio to also include a solution for stacked die packages. (read...)
  709. R&D Circuits Adds Warwick to Lead New DivisionR&D Circuits announces the addition of a Signal Integrity and Test Division with Thomas P. Warwick heading up development of those efforts. He will have responsibility for signal integrity and loaded ATE PCB final test.(read...)
  710. New Chip Platform Increases LED Efficiency by 30%Developers at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors have succeeded in increasing the efficiency of red thin-film LEDs by 30% - a new record. (read...)
  711. iSuppli Raises Semicon Revenue Forecast to Record LeveliSuppli now predicts global semiconductor revenue in 2010 will rise by 35.1% to reach $310.3 billion, up from $229.6 billion in 2009. iSuppli's previous forecast, issued on May 6, 2010, predicted growth of 30.9% this year. (read...)
  712. Graphene Under Strain Creates Gigantic Pseudo-Magnetic FieldsGraphene, the extraordinary form of carbon that consists of a single layer of carbon atoms, has produced another in a long list of experimental surprises. (read...)
  713. X-Ray Vision: Seeing Plastic Mixtures Inside and OutTwo scientists working in Europe have paved the way for improved plastic electronics by devising a technique that can be used to take images of plastic mixtures on the nanoscale simultaneously in the body of the material and at the surface.(read...)
  714. Researchers Unveil 'White Graphene'What researchers might call "white graphene" may be the perfect sidekick for the real thing as a new era unfolds in nanoscale electronics.(read...)
  715. Dow Electronic and Specialty Materials' Q2 Sales Up 19%Andrew N. Liveris, Dow's Chairman and CEO, stated, "Dow continued its earnings growth trajectory in the second quarter, with double-digit sales gains, continued progress in growth synergies and above-target structural cost reductions driving higher results." (read...)
  716. Quantum Fractals at the Border of MagnetismStudy of quantum phase changes reveals surprising relationship between magnetism and electricity(read...)
  717. Foxconn Opens Henan Plant in ChinaAs the first step of shifting part of its production to inland China, Foxconn inaugurated its Zhengzhou plant in Henan Province yesterday (August 2, 2010), only 30 days after the official registration of the local plant.(read...)
  718. Unitech Expects 2010 Revenue to Reach NT $1 BillionUnitech Printed Circuit Board is expected to see its consolidated monthly revenues top NT $1 billion (US $31.45 million) by year-end 2010, according to industry sources.(read...)
  719. Compal, Wistron Aim to Ship 10 Million LCD TVs in 2011Compal Electronics and Wistron have each set a challenging shipment goal of 10 million LCD TVs for 2011, with each expecting orders for seven million units from Toshiba.(read...)
  720. Talaris to Outsource Coin Product Manufacturing to FlextronicsTalaris Inc. will be transferring production of its coin products, which include high-speed, high-volume coin counters and coin sorters, to Flextronics.(read...)
  721. All Shore Industries to Expand OfferingsAll Shore Industries is expanding their contract manufactured service offerings to include: Electronic assembly, electromechanical assembly, metal fabrication, plastic molding, keypads membrane switches and manufacturing sourcing.(read...)
  722. Could Foxconn Fail?In choosing to outsource manufacturing to companies in countries with cheap labor, electronics industry decision-makers have, sometimes unwittingly, added substantial risk to their business. (read...)
  723. Android Smart Phone Shipments Up 886% YoY in Q2With key products from HTC, Motorola, Samsung, Sony Ericsson and LG, among others, shipments of smart phones running the Google-backed Android operating system grew an impressive 886% in Q2 2010.(read...)
  724. Emerging Market Opportunities Fuel Interest in SEMICON TaiwanDriven by strong IC market expansion and growth in emerging markets, SEMICON Taiwan 2010 returns to the Taipei World Trade Center September 8-10, 2010 with eight technology theme pavilions focusing on LEDs, MEMS, 3-D ICs and Advanced Packaging/Testing, Green Management, Compound Semiconductors, CMP, AOI and the Secondary Market for capital equipment. (read...)
  725. Worldwide Motherboard Application IC Market Volume Continued Drop in Q1Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "The Worldwide Motherboard Application IC Market, 2Q 2010" report to their offerings.(read...)
  726. SAIC to Acquire Reveal Imaging TechnologiesSAIC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Reveal Imaging Technologies, Inc., a leading threat detection products and services company.(read...)
  727. Report: U.S. Scientific Research & DevelopmentIndustry Risk Ratings Synopsis ; This Industry Risk Ratings report evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Scientific Research & Development in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be ´the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment´.(read...)
  728. Global Handset Shipments Topped 321 Million Units in 2Q2010According to market research firm ABI Research, 2Q-2010 proved to be a very solid quarter for the mobile handset market with 321.2 million handsets shipped, of which WCDMA handsets made up 31%.(read...)
  729. Indium Announces Promotion and New HireIndium Corporation announces that Bernard Leavitt has been promoted to Junior Account Specialist and Paul Lapsley has been hired as an Information Systems Desktop Administrator. (read...)
  730. CardioMag Technology Patented in the U.S. and ChinaCardioMag Imaging has received two additional patents; one in the United States and one in China to protect key aspects of its technology that can, non-invasively, safely, rapidly and more reliably than ECG, detect early symptoms of Heart Disease without the use of injections or Radiation.(read...)
  731. Americans Still Positive on Job, Business OutlooksCompared with those in the EU, U.S. manufacturing and service sector executives are most optimistic on employment, revenues and profits.(read...)
  732. Genesis Joins GOEPEL electronic's GATE AllianceGOEPEL electronic has announced the extended incorporation of Genesis Test Integration PTE Ltd. into the global alliance program GOEPEL Associated Technical Experts.(read...)
  733. Design Suite Supports Nonlinear Behavioral ModelingThe 2010 release of Microwave Office offers new functionality and tools to increase productivity for high-frequency monolithic microwave integrated circuit, MIC, RF PCB and module designers. (read...)
  734. ECD Showcases Oven Verification Products in ChinaECD will showcase OvenCHECKER and OvenWATCH, both of which reduce scrap rates and rework while increasing yields and production, and are ideally suited to the high-volume production environment. (read...)
  735. Raytheon to Install Chemical Sensors in Rhode IslandRaytheon Company received a contract from the city of Providence, Rhode Island, to strengthen surveillance in its port by integrating chemical-detection sensors into the existing security system.(read...)
  736. Findings Show Promise for Nuclear Fusion Test ReactorsResearchers have discovered mechanisms critical to interactions between hot plasma and surfaces facing the plasma inside a thermonuclear fusion reactor, part of work aimed at developing coatings capable of withstanding the grueling conditions inside the reactors.(read...)
  737. New Center Aims to Improve Solar CellsPurdue University will lead a new research center to improve photovoltaic solar cells as part of a national effort to bring alternative energy technologies to the marketplace.(read...)
  738. HEI Sponsors Upcoming Medical Electronics SymposiumHEI, Inc. has announced their sponsorship of MEPTEC and SMTA's annual Medical Electronics Symposium, held September 22-23, 2010, on the Arizona State University campus. (read...)
  739. Ascent Solar Externally Certifies Material for Flexible PV LaminateAscent Solar Technologies, Inc. announced today that its packaging solution for flexible monolithically integrated CIGS modules has successfully passed a critical environmental testing milestone. (read...)
  740. Suntron: Perfect Score for AS9100 AuditsSuntron Corporation's Phoenix facility has received a perfect score on four consecutive semi-annual surveillance audits required by the AS9100 aerospace quality management certification. (read...)
  741. UK World's Fastest-Growing Solar Market in 2010The sun is rising on the United Kingdom's solar market in 2010, as attractive government incentives make it the world's fastest-growing country for PV installations this year.(read...)
  742. Boeing-Built WGS Satellite Utilized by U.S. Air ForceBoeing announced today that the third Wideband Global SATCOM military communications satellite has entered service for the U.S. Air Force. (read...)
  743. Chinese Solar PV Equipment Market Poised to LeadChinese solar PV equipment manufacturers have been equipped with the supply capacity of the complete set of equipment for the silicon material production, silicon wafer processing, solar cell chip production, preparation of pure water, etc. (read...)
  744. SMTA China Presents at NEPCON South China ExhibitionSMTA China will present the SMTA China South Conference, Certified SMT Engineer Course, SMTA China’s 5th Anniversary Breakfast Reception and the annual golf tournament during the upcoming NEPCON South China exhibition in Shenzhen, China. (read...)
  745. Nanowick at Heart of New System to Cool "Power Electronics"Researchers have shown that an advanced cooling technology being developed for high-power electronics in military and automotive systems is capable of handling roughly 10 times the heat generated by conventional computer chips.(read...)
  746. Nam Tai Posts 11.9% Sales Growth in Q2On a year-over-year basis, composite growth for Q2 2010 has reflected improvements which management believes were attributable to the simplification of corporate and organization structures, continued focus on strengthening of management controls and enterprise efficiencies. (read...)
  747. iSuppli: Solar Market Set to Continue Expansion in 2011Despite concerns that reductions in government incentives will halt growth in installations of solar photovoltaic systems in 2011, iSuppli Corporation predicts the global PV market will continue to expand next year as falling prices make solar energy more attractive.(read...)
  748. Capturing Microparticles by "Putting a Ring on It"To trap and hold tiny microparticles, research engineers at Harvard have "put a ring on it," using a silicon-based circular resonator to confine particles stably for up to several minutes. The advance, published recently in "Nano Letters," could one day lead to the ability to direct, deliver and store nanoparticles and biomolecules on all-optical chips.(read...)
  749. HP, Acer Set to Ship Over 10 Million NBs in 3Q10Hewlett-Packard and Acer are set to ship 11 million and 10 million notebooks, respectively, in the third quarter of 2010, up 30% from 8.5 million units and 15-20% from 8.1 million units in the second quarter.(read...)
  750. Electro Optic Systems Receives New Weapon System ContractThe order is from an existing customer for EOS remote weapon systems and specifies the delivery of EOS R-400 products. (read...)
  751. It's Only Common Sense: Let's Keep SellingThe second in a three part series based on the book SNAP Selling: Speed Up Sales and Win More Business with Today's Frazzled Customers by Jill Konrath. This week, Dan Beaulieu addresses how to make yourself valuable to your customers.(read...)
  752. GCT Reports 60% Sales Growth in 2Q10GCT, a manufacturer of diamond coated tools for the mechanical processing of PCBs, has reported a 60% increase in net sales in the second quarter.(read...)
  753. Compal Aims to Ship 60 Million NBs in 2011Compal Electronics has set its notebook shipment goal for 2011 at 60 million units, up 20% on year, after confirmation of orders from Acer, Dell, Lenovo and Toshiba. (read...)
  754. Foxconn Resumes India Plant OperationContract cellphone maker Foxconn International has resumed operations at a mobile phone parts manufacturing facility in India after the government gives the go-ahead.(read...)
  755. Global Semicon Sales Climb 7.1% QoQGlobal sales of semiconductors in the second quarter of 2010 grew to $74.8 billion, an increase of 7.1% from the first quarter total of $69.9 billion, the SIA reported today.(read...)
  756. Free Guide: PCB Solder Finish Common Cause of FailureBased on recent surveys, PCB solder finishes are one of the most common cause of soldering defects and rejection of PCBs during assembly. Engineers highlighted solder finishes 35%, with delamination at 25%, third place were cosmetic faults. (read...)
  757. Isola Releases New Design ToolIsola Group, SARL, has launched the Beta version of its new IsoStack software tool. The Web-based tool will allow Isola's direct customers and OEMs to design stack-ups for PCBs using Isola's materials.(read...)
  758. Orbotech's PCB Equipment Sales Up 8% in Q2Sales of equipment to the PCB industry were $41.4 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $38.3 million in the first quarter of 2010, and $17.0 million in the second quarter of 2009. (read...)
  759. Patented SG Hole Drilling Rosette Determines Residual StressesHole drilling rosettes with three SG measuring grids are normally used for the hole drilling method. The eccentricity of the hole is a possible source of error with this method. The new RY61M SG hole drilling rosette uses six measuring grids instead of the customary three, to further improve the accuracy of this process. (read...)
  760. PCB Planet Launches New Engineering Support ServicesEngineering support service provider PCB Planet has launched two new services for EMS and design companies. PCB Planet provides a range of support services to handle necessary but time-consuming, lower added-value tasks. These services include schematic capture, PCB layout, and the development and management of component libraries.(read...)
  761. TCS Reports 38% Revenue Growth in 2Q10Revenue Up 38% Year-Over-Year to a Record $92.7M, EBITDA of $15.4M or $0.27 per Diluted Share, and Net Income of $0.06 per Diluted Share(read...)
  762. GDP: US Rebound is Over"The post-recession rebound is history. We don't foresee a double-dip, but we do expect growth to slow even more markedly, to a 1.6-percent annualized rate in the second half of the year."(read...)
  763. Jabil Trading Close to Calculated SupportShares of Jabil Circuit, Inc. (NYSE:JBL) are trading very close to calculated support at $14.43 with current price action closing at just $14.73 places the stock price near levels where traders will start paying attention.(read...)
  764. NIST: Step Toward Mass Production of NanowiresResearchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have cultivated many thousands of nanocrystals in what looks like a pinscreen or "pin art" on silicon, a step toward reliable mass production of semiconductor nanowires for millionths-of-a-meter-scale devices such as sensors and lasers.(read...)
  765. GT Solar Acquires Sapphire Producer Crystal Systems"Crystal Systems' sapphire process knowledge complements our expertise in silicon growth technologies and we believe this combination will allow us to quickly deliver products that leapfrog sapphire crystallization technology available from other suppliers," said Tom Gutierrez, GT Solar's president and CEO.(read...)
  766. Orbital Chosen by NASA for Major Sounding Rocket ProgramOrbital Sciences Corporation, one of the world's leading space technology companies, today announced that it was selected by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the prime contractor role on the NASA Sounding Rocket Operations Contract II (NSROC II) program. (read...)
  767. EMS Asia Week: Opportunities AboundAcer has completed its notebook outsourcing plans for 2011 with Compal Electronics landing 25 million units and Wistron, 15 million units; Quanta will benefit from Apple's new iMac launch.(read...)
  768. PCB Asia Week: A Boost in CapacitySamsung Electro-Mechanics has kicked-off volume production at its PCB plant in Kunshan, eastern China; and CKL Electronics will be expanding its monthly capacity for double-sided and multi-layer PCBs. Rising demand for LCD/LED back-lit TVs, meanwhile, are expected to drive the growth of GUH, Ibiden, P.I.E. Industrial and Vitrox.(read...)
  769. Eurotech's Facility Upgrade Receives GBI InvestmentEurotech Group plc is building new high-tech manufacturing facilities as part of a redevelopment of its site in Salterton Road.(read...)
  770. Bel's Sales Increased 73% in Q2Bel Fuse Inc. today announced preliminary unaudited financial results for the second quarter of 2010, highlighted by a 73% increase in net sales and an increase in net earnings to $4.7 million compared to a net loss of $1.3 million for the second quarter of 2009.(read...)
  771. Camtek to Appeal the Decision in Rudolph Patent Suit"We strongly believe that our Falcon products do not infringe the '6,298 patent and that the patent itself is invalid," said Rafi Amit, Camtek's CEO. (read...)
  772. DDi Reports Strong Q2 Results; Sales Up 30% YoYMikel Williams, President and CEO, said, "With second quarter bookings of approximately $69.7 million and indications of continued solid demand in the marketplace, we are optimistic about our prospects for the second half of 2010." (read...)
  773. TTM to Conduct Q2 Conference Call August 5, 2010TTM Technologies, Inc. will host a conference call on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern/1:30 p.m. Pacific time to discuss its second quarter 2010 performance.(read...)
  774. Westak Selects Burkle WorkCell Lamination System The modular WorkCell comprises a Hot Press, Cold Press and automatic loader, together with a state-of-the-art process monitoring system. Westak is replacing a Bürkle laminator that they have operated for more than 20 years. (read...)
  775. Lockheed Martin to Develop Modeling Tool for DHSLockheed Martin Space Systems Company's (LMSSC) Advanced Technology Center (ATC) has won a 5-year $7 million contract with the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science & Technology Directorate for the Complex Event Modeling Simulation and Analysis (CEMSA) project. (read...)
  776. Senju Manufacturing Joins HDP User GroupThe High Density Packaging User Group International, Inc. (HDP User Group), a global non-profit cooperative research and development organization for the Electronics Manufacturing industries, announces that Senju Manufacturing has joined the organization. (read...)
  777. SMTAI Offers Four Important SymposiaThe SMTA is pleased to announce four symposia to be featured at SMTA International: The Evolving Technologies Summit, AIMS Harsh Environments Symposium, Contract Manufacturing Symposium and Lead-Free Soldering Technology Symposium. (read...)
  778. LED Market to Reach US$20.4 Billion by 2012Research and Markets: Global and China Led Industry Report 2010 Reveals the LED Market Will Reach US$20.4 Billion in 2012 (read...)
  779. Elcoteq Completes Conversion of "K" Founders' Shares into "A"A total of 105,770,000 Elcoteq SE´s series K founders´ shares have been converted into Series A shares at the ratio of ten series K founders´ shares to one series A share.(read...)
  780. Riverwood: OEM Survey Results; Implications for EMS IndustryRiverwood Solutions today announced it will host a Webinar to review the results of its 2010 OEM Survey and the implications for the OEM and EMS industry. (read...)
  781. SMT Reports Revenue Growth in FY1Q11"Although I am slightly disappointed by our Q1 results, I am encouraged by its improvement over the previous quarter. I believe our business strategy is in the right direction to meet the uncertainties ahead. We will intensify our effort to achieve a better performance in FY2011," said Professor Chan Kei Biu, Chairman and Senior Managing Director.(read...)
  782. Teledyne Reports Flat On-Year Q2 ResultsTeledyne Technologies today reported second quarter 2010 sales of $442.5 million, compared with sales of $441.1 million for the same period of 2009. Net income for the second quarter of 2010 was $28.6 million ($0.78 per diluted share), compared with net income of $25.2 million ($0.69 per diluted share) for the second quarter of 2009.(read...)
  783. Inventec to Acquire 10% of Arima CommunicationsInventec will spend NT $410 million to acquire 10% of Arima Communications Company's common shares via private-equity placement, which will give Inventec a seat on Arima's Board of Directors.(read...)
  784. GUH, Ibiden Benefit from Rising Electronics Demand The rising demand for LCD/LED back-lit televisions, as well as electronic industrial and medical equipment, will drive the growth of PCB manufacturing and the PCB assembly industry this year. (read...)
  785. Kinsus Sees 10% Revenue Growth in 3Q10Kinsus Interconnect Technology expects its revenues to grow 5 to 10% sequentially in the third quarter with flip-chip chip-scale packaging and base station substrates as growth drivers.(read...)
  786. PartnerTech to Layoff 40EMS provider PartnerTech will cut approximately 40 jobs at its Hardwick Industrial Estate facility due to "over-capacity."(read...)
  787. The Hot Sectors in Asian Printed ElectronicsThere are about 3,000 organizations worldwide actively involved in the development of printed electronics. By number of organizations, Europe has the edge over the U.S., then comes Asia. However, this disguises the fact that those involved in Asia tend to be large conglomerates that can invest much more than those in the West. (read...)
  788. IPC's Electronics Midwest Sept 28-30The new event combines IPC's Midwest Conference & Exhibition, previously held in Schaumburg, and Canon's Electronics Midwest show, and is co-located with four other Canon manufacturing shows-Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) Midwest, Design & Manufacturing Midwest, Assembly Technology Expo, and PLASTEC Midwest.(read...)
  789. Research: Dirty Power Sources Gain More Support from GovernmentsNew research from Bloomberg New Energy Finance reveals that despite many platitudes and pledges, governments of the world are spending substantially more on subsidizing dirty forms of energy than on renewables and biofuels. (read...)
  790. Aegis Weapon System Verified During Navy Ship Trials in KoreaThe Republic of Korea ship Sejong the Great, supported by the U.S. Navy and Lockheed Martin, successfully completed a three-week series of trials for the ship's combat system.(read...)
  791. HULC Military Exoskeleton Industry Gaining TractionThe ABI Research study examines the development of powered exoskeletons as one facet of the burgeoning sector of Human Augmentation Systems that can supplement human strength and durability, or which allow people to reclaim bodily capabilities lost to illness or injury.(read...)
  792. Wide Gap Between Support for Clean, Dirty Power SourcesDespite many platitudes and pledges, governments of the world are spending substantially more on subsidizing dirty forms of energy than on renewables and biofuels, according to a new research from Bloomberg New Energy Finance.(read...)
  793. America II Electronics Launches New Web Site"Our goal is ensure customers have the tools needed to easily conduct business every day," said Dan Bisaillon, Chief Information Officer at America II Electronics. "Whether they need immediate access to our inventory of three billion parts or they need to submit an RFQ, we want to be certain we're providing the tools to support our customers' business."(read...)
  794. Motorola Posted $5.4B 2Q SalesDuring the quarter, Motorola generated positive operating cash flow of $242 million, reduced long-term debt through a $500 million tender offer and ended the quarter with a total cash position of $8.3 billion.(read...)
  795. Northrop Grumman's Q2 Sales Up 3%Northrop Grumman Corporation reported that second quarter 2010 earnings from continuing operations increased to $711 million, or $2.34 per diluted share, from $368 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009. (read...)
  796. Winland Announces Schedule of 2QFY2010 Results ReportWinland Electronics will host a conference call and webcast to discuss its second quarter fiscal 2010 results on Thursday, August 12, 2010.(read...)
  797. Teledyne Acquires Labtech Microwave"By expanding our presence in Europe, Labtech is a welcome addition to our portfolio of businesses," said Russell Shaller, VP and GM of Teledyne MEC. "Coupled with our Teledyne Cougar microwave component business in the U.S., Labtech's component business augments our already strong position in the field of custom, high-performance microwave components."(read...)
  798. Diverse Industrial Applications Drive World Sat M2M Communications MarketWorldwide, wireless, wireline, and satellite networks developed significantly in the last twenty years, setting the stage for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications and equipment to utilize these existing networks.(read...)
  799. U.S. Economic Outlook Continues to StabilizeU.S. Economic Outlook Continues to Stabilize, Uncertainty About the Global Economy Lingers Among U.S. Industrial Manufacturers, According to PricewaterhouseCoopers' Q2 2010 Manufacturing Barometer (read...)
  800. Benchmark Electronics Reports 22% Sales Increase in Q2Benchmark Electronics, Inc. announced sales of $589 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, a 22% increase compared to $482 million for the same quarter in the prior year. (read...)
  801. ANSYS Releases Ansoft Designer 6.0With Ansoft Designer 6.0's new Solver on Demand technology from ANSYS, electronic design engineers can now quickly and accurately analyze signal-integrity, power-integrity and electromagnetic interference problems from a single schematic- and layout-based environment. (read...)
  802. E-Paper Display Market to Reach $2.6 Billion in 2015A new report from NanoMarkets, predicts that e-paper will generate $2.6 billion in 2015. NanoMarkets expects considerable success for e-paper in the future based on the fact that it has features that no other display technology can equal.(read...)
  803. Boeing-built RTCASS High-Power Test Stations Declared Ready A product line of automated test stations that Boeing upgraded with the ability to test high-power radar systems was recently declared ready for fleet introduction by the U.S. Navy. (read...)
  804. Wi-Fi-Enabled Devices to Exceed 1.9 Billion Units by 2014The next 5 years will see an increase in the number of Wi-Fi-enabled devices, from over 500 million in 2009 to nearly 2 billion in 2014, according to In-Stat.(read...)
  805. Amphenol Announces 3Q10 Dividend PaymentAmphenol Corporation confirmed today that its Board of Directors approved a continuing quarterly dividend on its Common Stock in the amount of $0.015 per share at its meeting held on July 28, 2010. (read...)
  806. IDC Launches CIO Advisory and Mentoring Program, InTEPLatest results from IDC's Asia/Pacific Dynamic IT Benchmark 2010 survey reveal that that the role of the CIO is evolving into a position more tightly aligned with business drivers. (read...)
  807. Court Confirms Verdict in Favor of Rudolph Over CamtekRudolph Technologies, Inc. announced today that the United States District Court in Minneapolis has rejected requests to the Court made by Camtek, Ltd and confirmed a jury verdict originally issued on March 5, 2009 which held that Camtek infringed Rudolph's US Patent No. 6,826,298. (read...)
  808. ASM Acquires Siemens Electronics Assembly SystemsSiemens is selling its SIPLACE placement equipment business to ASM Pacific Technology Ltd., Hong Kong, a move which is expected to take effect by early 2011. With the acquisition, ASM adds the SIPLACE placement technology brand to its portfolio and strengthens its global presence, particularly in Europe. (read...)
  809. BAE Systems' Half Year Sales Up 9%"This is another good set of results demonstrating that BAE Systems continues to perform well. We see good opportunities for sustainable growth within the Group including building on our seven home markets and our substantial presence in customer support and services." Ian King, Chief Executive BAE Systems(read...)
  810. iRobot 2Q2010 Revenues Up 59%iRobot's revenue for the second quarter of 2010 increased 59 percent to $98 million, compared with $61 million for the same quarter one year ago.(read...)
  811. Creation's Forum to Promote Synergy in EMS Supply Chain On June 17, 2010, Creation Technologies' brand new, custom-built, St. Peter, Minnesota facility celebrated its grand opening in conjunction with Creation's Synergy 2010 Forum, dedicated to collaborative supply chain planning and sustainability.(read...)
  812. ESI Posts Over 100% Revenue Growth in Q1Nick Konidaris, President and CEO of ESI, stated, "We are pleased with the company's top line performance in the first quarter as we saw strong demand across our product categories. Revenue more than doubled from one year ago, and we generated excellent operating cash flow."(read...)
  813. Foxconn to Trim Shenzhen WorkforceThe world's biggest electronics contractor, Foxconn, will cut its workforce in the southern Chinese city Shenzhen by three-quarters and move most of its manufacturing base inland, a Hong Kong newspaper reported yesterday.(read...)
  814. Tellumat Acquires Tedelex Plant; Gains Sony as CustomerTellumat Electronic Manufacturing has acquired the assets of Tedelex Manufacturing from listed group Amalgamated Appliances for an undisclosed sum. (read...)
  815. AXELSYS Joins ACTEL Partner ProgramThe program is a cooperative effort between Actel and independent providers of FPGA design services, IP, embedded software or hardware products or services that support Actel FPGA devices. (read...)
  816. Venture Capitalists' Confidence in Silicon Valley Falls in Q2The Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Confidence Index® for the second quarter of 2010 registered 3.28 on a 5-point scale, dropping significantly from the previous quarter's reading of 3.65, indicating a notable decrease of venture capitalists' confidence in the future high-growth entrepreneurial environment in the Bay Area. (read...)
  817. Maintaining Signal IntegrityAt frequencies over 200 MHz, board designers must pay particular attention to signal integrity issues. "Signal integrity is all about the white space on the schematic. You can see the chips, packaging, wiring and the other components. Signal integrity is all about the spaces between those components," said Eric Bogatin. (read...)
  818. Schweizer Electronic Names New CHROThe Supervisory Board of Schweizer Electronic AG decided on July 27, 2010 to appoint Nicolas-Fabian Schweizer, graduate in law, Chief Human Resources Officer of the company effective April 1, 2011 for a term of five years as part of the strategic corporate development program.(read...)
  819. Unimicron Posts Record Results in Q2Unimicron Technology in the second quarter of 2010 posted revenues of NT $16.626 billion (US $519.214 million) and after-tax profits of NT $2.318 billion or NT $1.48 a share, both new quarterly records.(read...)
  820. Foxconn to Postpone Investments in TaiwanFoxconn Electronics is planning to halt or postpone most of its investments in Taiwan due to negative press, which a Chinese-language Next Magazine report estimates are worth about NT $146 billion (US $4.55 billion).(read...)
  821. Quanta to Benefit from Apple's New iMac LaunchAs Apple has announced the launch of its new iMac all-in-one PC, Quanta Computer, the manufacturer of the device, is expected to see strong sales coming from the machine.(read...)
  822. Letter re: PCB Panel Sharing Prototype ServiceArne Hofmann, Managing Director Beta LAYOUT and founder of the PCB-POOL challenges Eurocircuits management on their stand on an honest competition. (read...)
  823. MFLEX Moves Jobs to ChinaMulti-Fineline Electronix Inc. in Anaheim, California is laying off 85 workers and transferring the work to China, a company spokesman confirmed today.(read...)
  824. DMR Opens Online E-bookstoreThrough this new online bookstore, many of the technologies Robert Tarzwell, President of DMR Ltd., has invented over the years will now be made available to the public for the first time ever.(read...)
  825. Viking Systems, Boston Scientific Extend Supply ContractViking Systems, Inc. announced today an extension of its supply contract with Boston Scientific. Based on the continued success of Boston Scientific's SpyGlass(R) Direct Visualization System, the companies agreed to extend the term of the supply agreement through May 2012.(read...)
  826. DuPont's Electronics Segment Posts 53% Sales Increase in Q2DuPont's Electronics & Communications segment reported sales increase of 53 percent to $657 million, reflecting 48 percent higher volume and 5 percent higher selling prices in the second quarter of 2010.(read...)
  827. Microwave Transmission Market to Grow 30% in 2014According to a newly published report by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, the point-to-point microwave equipment market is forecast to grow 30 percent over the next five years to $6.6 billion in 2014.(read...)
  828. Lockheed Martin Completes Milestone for Surface Ship Electronic Defense The U.S. Navy approved Lockheed Martin's preliminary design for a system to defend surface combatants from anti-ship cruise missile threats.(read...)
  829. PWB Inc. Earns Letter of Appreciation From NASAFollowing a launch pad failure, PWB Inc.'s Interconnect Stress Test system determined the root cause when no other test could find the problem. "This endorsement by NASA is a major confirmation to PWB of its deployment of its technology throughout the Mil/Aero industry," said Bill Birch, President of PWB Inc. (read...)
  830. Elecsys Reports 14% Sales Increase in Q4Karl Gemperli, Elecsys President and CEO, commented, "We are pleased to report improving revenues and bottom line results during the second half of the year and remain optimistic about the future driven by dramatic improvements in our bookings and backlog of customer orders." (read...)
  831. U.S. Army Funds $1 Million to Procure TCS SNAP Deployable Satellite SystemsTeleCommunication Systems, Inc. (TCS), a world leader in highly reliable and secure mobile communication technology, today announced that it has received an additional $1 million in funding from the U.S. Army for support equipment and maintenance of Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR) and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR) Access Point (SNAP) Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) Satellite Systems. (read...)
  832. DRAMeXchange: June NB Shipment Reached 17 Million Units According to DRAMeXchange, the research department of Trendforce, June notebook shipment is recorded at 17 million units with 9.3% MoM given the raising sea shipment portion and inventory management of PC-OEM.(read...)
  833. Seica to Feature Offerings at Nepcon Shenzhen, ChinaSeica, a leading supplier in test and production solution, will be featuring, once again, their latest advanced flying probe system series PILOT at Nepcon Shenzhen, China, August 31st to September 2nd, 2010, Hall 2, Booth 2J01, Shenzhen Exhibition Center.(read...)
  834. Mentor, NI Collaboration: Faster Test Bench DevelopmentCollaborative efforts between Mentor Graphics and National Instruments have resulted in a solution that provides test-oriented feedback to designers at every step of the design process. The SystemVision SVX collaboration environment allows test program development to proceed without physical prototypes.(read...)
  835. Raytheon to Provide Mission Support for RAID SystemRaytheon Company has been awarded a $23 million U.S. Army contract extension to provide mission support and system sustainment for the Rapid Aerostat Initial Deployment systems that protect U.S. and coalition forces deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq.(read...)
  836. FlexTech Alliance to Hold Flex Electronics, Displays ConferenceThe FlexTech Alliance, focused on developing the electronic display and the flexible, printed electronics industry supply chain, today announced the dates for its 10th annual Flexible Electronics and Displays Conference, to be held in Phoenix, Arizona, February 7-10, 2011. (read...)
  837. Incap to Publish Q2 Report August 4, 2010Incap will publish its interim report for January-June 2010 on Wednesday, 4 August 2010. Financial analysts, investors and media representatives are invited to a news conference on the same day at 10 a.m. in the World Trade Center Helsinki (Room 4, 2nd floor) at Aleksanterinkatu 17, 00100 Helsinki.(read...)
  838. Overcoming Embedded Capacitance ReluctanceThe industry has been reluctant to use embedded capacitance materials due to a lack of understanding of its design benefits. J. Lee Parker of JLP Consultants explains the advantages of buried capacitance, including EMI suppression, decoupling and the chance to move capacitors from the top of the board into the less expensive inner layers. (read...)
  839. The Future of Plastics-Based ElectronicsThe conversion of light into energy and electrical conductivity is part of the future for a plastics industry undergoing massive change. Flexible plastics-based solar cells, printed batteries, smart materials or bio-analysis on a plastic chip will be much in demand in the near future.(read...)
  840. IPC: N.A. Flexible Circuit Shipments, Bookings Up in JuneFlexible circuit shipments in June 2010 were up 14.8%, and bookings were up 11% compared to June 2009. Year to date, flexible circuit shipments increased 0.6% and bookings were up 15.5%. (read...)
  841. Arrow Electronics Achieves Record Q2 RevenuesArrow Electronics, Inc. today reported second quarter 2010 net income of $116.2 million ($.97 and $.96 per share on a basic and diluted basis, respectively) on sales of $4.61 billion, compared with net income of $21.1 million ($.18 per share on both a basic and diluted basis) on sales of $3.39 billion in the second quarter of 2009.(read...)
  842. Prototron Appoints Doebbert to Regional Sales Position Karl Doebbert will report to Russ Adams, Prototron's Western Region Sales Manager. In his new position, he will be responsible for all sales efforts in his territory for Prototron Circuits. (read...)
  843. Medical Electronics Symposium Registration Now OpenCharles Byers, Alfred Mann Foundation and Ben Costello, Proteus Biomedical will give keynote presentations to kick-off each day of the event. (read...)
  844. Taiyo Sets Sights on Europe At 45% of the world-wide market and 80% of the North American Market, Taiyo now sets its sights on the European Market. Dan Beaulieu sat down with John Fix, European Technical Sales Manager, to discuss the company's plans for increasing sales in Europe. (read...)
  845. Christopher Associates’ Unisonik Chosen for PV PanelsMulti-Fineline Electronix, Inc. announced today that it will host a conference call and webcast to review its fiscal 2010 third quarter financial results on August 5, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time (2:30 p.m. Pacific time). (read...)
  846. General Dynamics Reports Solid Performance in 2Q10General Dynamics today reported second-quarter 2010 earnings from continuing operations of $651 million, or $1.68 per share on a fully diluted basis, compared to 2009 second-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $621 million, or $1.61 per share fully diluted. (read...)
  847. ZESTRON Features VIGON N 501 at NEPCON South ChinaZESTRON will exhibit the world's first pH-neutral defluxing cleaning agent at the upcoming NEPCON South China, August 31-September 2, 2010. (read...)
  848. LPKF Improves Fusion3D PerformanceLPKF Laser & Electronics has further optimized the Fusion3D laser for Laser Direct Structuring (LDS). With a few targeted steps LPKF was able to noticeably reduce structuring times for three-dimensional circuit boards with an expected increase of 10 to 20 percent; dependent on the component layout.(read...)
  849. New Q Rate Coax and Twinax Cables Save PCB Real EstateQ Rate Coax and Twinax Cable Assemblies feature rugged, high-performance Edge Rate contacts and an integral metal power/ground plane which provide for superior electrical performance. (read...)
  850. Intel: Light Beams Can Replace Electronic Signals for Future ComputersIntel Creates World's First End-to-End Silicon Photonics Connection with Integrated Lasers; Could Revolutionize Computer Design, Dramatically Increase Performance, Save Energy(read...)
  851. Teledyne Completes Acquisition of IntelekTeledyne Technologies Incorporated has completed the acquisition of Intelek plc. Teledyne was the beneficial owner of, or had received, valid acceptances in respect of approximately 93% of Intelek's ordinary shares.(read...)
  852. Sanmina-SCI Aims to Utilize Unused PCB Capacity"If you look at our component businesses, PCBs, our Asian factories are running at 85 to 90% right now, but we have one North America plant that is running over 90%, and we got another one that is running at 55 to 60%," said Chairman and CEO, Jure Sola.(read...)
  853. Foxconn Dominates; To Secure 50% EMS Market ShareDriven by fast growth at Apple Inc., leading EMS provider Foxconn Technology Group is set to take more than half of global EMS industry revenue by 2011, up from 44.2% in 2009. (read...)
  854. CKL Electronics Plans Capacity ExpansionThailand-based PCB manufacturer CKL Electronics Co. Ltd plans to expand its monthly manufacturing capacity for double-sided and multilayer PCBs to about 600 million square feet by the third quarter of the year, and to around 800 million square feet by year-end.(read...)
  855. Thousands of Man-Hours, 1,400 Companies: Two Revised IPC StandardsIPC's Jack Crawford discusses revisions and details the many updates and changes to IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-61. Both documents--which represent the work of members from over 1,400 companies at 10 formal IPC meetings and events, and countless hours--have been re-worked to make them more user-friendly.(read...)
  856. How North American OEMs Solve Tough Testing Problems in ChinaWhen manufacturing today's complex electronics products, both in-circuit and functional test remain the all-important quality gate between an OEM and its contract manufacturer (CM). When that CM is located in China and the OEM in North America, achieving the highest possible quality of test is critical.(read...)
  857. Hiring Trends and Strategy for the EMS Business Leader The right talent doesn't just mean the right experience or credentials--it means finding someone who embraces the same culture, vision, passion and work ethic it takes to be successful and win in the EMS industry.(read...)
  858. Stanley Receives Biometrics Contract from U.S. ArmyStanley, Inc. has been awarded two biometrics-related contracts in support of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center Language Technology Office at Fort Huachuca, Arizona.(read...)
  859. Lockheed Martin Posts 3% Sales Increase in Q2Lockheed Martin Corporation today reported second quarter 2010 net sales of $11.4 billion, a 3% increase over the $11.1 billion in 2009.(read...)
  860. BTU 2Q10 Earnings Conference Call August 3, 2010BTU International, Inc. will hold its quarterly earnings conference call to discuss second quarter 2010 results on Tuesday, August 3, 2010, at 5:00 p.m. EST.(read...)
  861. Viasystems to Release 2Q10 Results August 9, 2010Viasystems Group, Inc. expects to release results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 on Monday, August 9, 2010 before the market opens.(read...)
  862. Boeing-iRobot Team Receives New SUGV Task OrderThe Boeing Company and partner iRobot Corporation today announced that they have received a new task order to an existing contract to provide Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles to the U.S. Army. (read...)
  863. BAE Systems to Modernize Destroyers under U.S. Navy ContractBAE Systems, Inc., a leading U.S. non-nuclear ship repair, modernization, and conversion company, will modernize 11 Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyers under a contract with the U.S. Navy with a potential value of $365 million. (read...)
  864. Confidence in Economy at Lowest Level in History Consumer confidence in the economy reached its lowest level in the history of the CEA-CNET Index in July, while confidence in technology dropped slightly. (read...)
  865. IPC: N.A. PCB Bookings Continue Climb; Up 29% in JuneRigid PCB shipments were up 25.3% while bookings increased 29.3% in June 2010 from June 2009. Year to date, rigid PCB shipments were up 19.3% and bookings have grown 35%. (read...)
  866. EIPC Speednews: News from the European PCB MarketGraphic plc, the leading UK-based specialist PCB electronics interconnect manufacturer with 42 years in the business, adds NADCAP to its supreme portfolio of manufacturing approvals.(read...)
  867. Section 9: BGA Assembly X-SectionsThese images of SMT defects and attributes were compiled by consultant Tom Clifford. Section 8 includes images misregistration of ball and mask, errors in printing and placement, inadequate solder and more. (read...)
  868. Zuken Names Quadra its Benelux CADSTAR DistributorZuken has appointed Quadra Solutions, the sole distributor of CADSTAR within the UK, to also be the exclusive CADSTAR distributor in Benelux. Since the company was established in 1999 by Stephen Dobson, Simon Dobson, Rob Hargreaves and Keith Watkins, Quadra Solutions has more than quadrupled in size. (read...)
  869. Recipes for Success: What Would Milky Joe Do?Company culture is very important. In her latest audio column, Marissa Oskarsen tells the story of "Milky Joe" who once offered wise words of wisdom that any company can follow to ensure success. (read...)
  870. IPC Military Conference Highlights EMS OpportunitiesThe conference will offer essential, up-to-date information from noted experts to help EMS companies understand what the military needs from them, the important steps they need to take to comply with government restrictions and how to obtain proper certifications to become an in-demand supplier.(read...)
  871. LCD Panel Makers To Increase Capacity Expansions by 40 %In a race to build bigger and better next-generation fabs, large-sized LCD panel manufacturers in 2010 are set to boost their spending on capacity expansions by more than 40 percent-likely triggering an oversupply of LCD panels by late this year, according to iSuppli Corp.(read...)
  872. The Challenges of PoP Devices During Assembly and InspectionThis paper outlines the process associated with soldering stacked packages using dip flux and dip solder pastes specifically designed to overcome the incidence of package warp. Based on the process issues involved, inspection results are presented to better illustrate the challenges in implementing PoP into production. (read...)
  873. Finetech Enters New Partnership Agreement for UK, IrelandFinetech is delighted to announce a new partnership with Gen3 Systems. With over 40 years of experience, Gen3 Systems is a globally operating OEM, as well as specialist distributor. (read...)
  874. MIRTEC to Showcase AOI, SPI Inspection Systems at NEPCON South ChinaMIRTEC will showcase its advanced AOI and SPI systems at NEPCON South China 2010. (read...)
  875. CTS EMS Q2 Sales Up 19% to $10.7 MillionVinod M. Khilnani, CTS Chairman and CEO, said, "We are pleased that both revenues and earnings increased year-over-year and sequentially from last quarter. We continue to enhance our research and development activities and new product introductions as we further diversify our revenue base." (read...)
  876. Sanmina-SCI Meets Q3 Outlook; Up 34%"Based on these results and guidance for the fourth quarter, we are confident we will finish fiscal year 2010 with revenue growth of approximately 20% year over year," said Jure Sola, Sanmina-SCI's Chairman and CEO. (read...)
  877. LaBarge Receives $4.9 Million Contract from ULALaBarge, Inc. has received a $4.9 million contract from United Launch Alliance (ULA) to continue to produce complex wiring harnesses for the Atlas V launch vehicle. (read...)
  878. TechSearch Releases Silicon Interposer Market ReportThis report details the potential applications for silicon interposers, as well as current and future suppliers. Interposer dimensions are provided, including interposer thickness, via diameter and via pitch. (read...)
  879. STI Exhibits at Space & Missile Defense ConferenceThe company will feature its key engineering services at the upcoming Space and Missile Defense Conference and Exhibition, August 16-19, 2010 at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama. (read...)
  880. Rogers to Release Q2 Results August 2, 2010Rogers Corporation plans to announce results for its 2010 second quarter after the close of trading on Monday, August 2, 2010. (read...)
  881. SEMCO Boosts PCB Production in ChinaSamsung Electro-Mechanics has kicked-off volume production at its PCB plant in Kunshan, eastern China, raising concerns that the company may pose a threat to Taiwan-based PCB makers.(read...)
  882. Compal, Wistron Secure NB Orders from Acer for 2011Acer has completed its notebook outsourcing plans for 2011 with Compal Electronics landing 25 million units and Wistron 15 million units, accounting for 50% and 30% of Acer's total orders.(read...)
  883. Consumer Confidence Index Continues to DropThe Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index which had declined sharply in June, retreated further in July. The Index now stands at 50.4 (1985=100), down from 54.3 in June. The Present Situation Index decreased to 26.1 from 26.8. The Expectations Index declined to 66.6 from 72.7 last month.(read...)
  884. CST STUDIO 2011 Improves Workflow Integration In pre-processing, the definition of compact equivalent aperture models and cable harnesses will be performed in CST's familiar design environment. Coupling between the electromagnetic field and cable solvers is enhanced to enable direct transient simulation of susceptibility problems in systems containing complex cable bundles, including shielded twisted pair circuits.(read...)
  885. Henkel's NCP Enables New Cu Pillar Interconnect TechHenkel's non-conductive paste (NCP) solutions have long enjoyed a leading market position for traditional Gold - Gold flip chip processes. Recent NCP innovations from the global materials leader are also now enabling next-generation, high I/O fine-pitch technologies including new copper pillar (Cu Pillar) interconnects.(read...)
  886. A New Generation of SuperplasticsScientists are reporting an in-depth validation of the discovery of the world's first mass producible, low-cost, organoclays for plastics. (read...)
  887. AS&E Receives $5.3 Million Follow-on Order for ZBVsAmerican Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) announced today the receipt of a $5.3 million follow-on order for Z BackscatterTM Vans (ZBVTM) for a Latin American customs agency. (read...)
  888. RS Components Announces DesignSpark Gains 6,000 MembersRS Components today revealed that DesignSpark, the new gateway to online design resources and support has already reached 6,000 members within three weeks from launch. (read...)
  889. The Conference Board LEI for the Euro Area Increased in JuneThe Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the Euro Area increased 0.5 percent in June to 111.2 (2004 = 100), following a 0.3 percent decline in May and a 0.8 percent increase in April.(read...)
  890. Ultra's Maritime Systems Wins $25M Netherlands DMO ContractUltra Electronics announced today that its Maritime Systems (MS) division in Nova Scotia, Canada has been awarded a $25 million (Cdn) contract by the Defence Material Organization (DMO) in Den Haag, Netherlands.(read...)
  891. Macrotron Enhances Value-added ServicesMacrotron Systems, Inc., a contract electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company, today announced they have enhanced their value-added services in addition to their complete manufacturing solutions. (read...)
  892. Schweizer Electronic Posts 80% Sales Increase With sales volume of EUR 50.8 million (previous year EUR 28.2 million) and EBIT of EUR 10.1 million, the provisional results of Schweizer Electronic AG for the first half of 2010 have exceeded expectations. (read...)
  893. Probe Manufacturing's QoQ Revenue Growth ContinuesProbe Manufacturing has experienced three consecutive quarters of revenue growth since the return of the Company's CEO and Co-Founder, Kam Mahdi.(read...)
  894. MFLEX to Release Fiscal 3Q10 Results August 5, 2010Multi-Fineline Electronix, Inc. announced today that it will host a conference call and webcast to review its fiscal 2010 third quarter financial results on August 5, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. Eastern time (2:30 p.m. Pacific time). (read...)
  895. Celestica Acquires Allied Panels; Expands Medical Presence"Allied Panels' technical depth, unique capabilities and extensive experience in the diagnostic imaging industry, will strengthen Celestica's healthcare offering," said Sandra Ketchen, Vice President, Healthcare, Celestica.(read...)
  896. Ball Aerospace, Lockheed Martin Demo Docking SystemBall Aerospace & Technologies Corp., Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company and NASA conducted a successful technology demonstration of an inventive navigation system that will make docking operations safer and easier for spacecraft flying to the International Space Station (ISS). (read...)
  897. EPTE Newsletter from Japan: Labor Disputes in ChinaAmerican and Japanese companies have fewer choices to solve labor issues when compared to their Taiwanese counterparts and cannot rule out shutting down operations in China. The situation in China is viral and decision makers must move quickly. (read...)
  898. Canalys: iPad Propels Apple into Top Five PC VendorsCanalys today released its quarterly worldwide PC market data, highlighting Apple's jump into the top five PC vendors. The iPad captured approximately 6% of the portable PC segment in Q2 2010, with over 3 million units shipped during the device's first few months on the market. (read...)
  899. Rogers Creates 6.15 Dk ML Laminate SystemRogers Corporation has developed the perfect match for their popular RO4360 laminate: RO4460 prepreg. Both materials feature dielectric constant of 6.15 ± 0.15 and low dielectric loss of 0.003 at 2.5 GHz. (read...)
  900. Foxconn Joins Taiwan's Top-5 LCD TV MakersFoxconn Electronics has become one of Taiwan's top-five LCD TV makers since acquiring Sony's manufacturing plant in Mexico in January 2010.(read...)
  901. GTK UK Names Julie Arrowsmith Sales DirectorGTK UK Ltd has appointed Julie Arrowsmith as Sales Director. Julie brings over twenty years experience with Abacus Electronics leading teams offering supply chain solutions to OEM's and CEM's throughout UK, Europe and China.(read...)
  902. OSI Systems Receives Cargo and People Screening Systems OrderOSI Systems, Inc. today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has received an $18 million order to provide Eagle® cargo and vehicle inspection systems and its Secure 1000® advanced people screening systems to support a U.S. Government agency.(read...)
  903. It's Only Common Sense: Let's Start Really SellingToday's sales people need to be hunters. Listen to this week's new column from Dan Beaulieu, the first in a new series on hard-core selling the "new" way.(read...)
  904. Integrated Technologies Picks Blakell EuroplacerBlakell Europlacer Ltd announces that Integrated Technologies Ltd is transferring one of its existing SMT assembly lines to its Shanghai facility and has ordered a replacement line from Blakell Europlacer. (read...)
  905. Solarbuzz: US Solar Market Forecast to Grow Tenfold by 2014Despite a challenging domestic economic environment, the US solar market grew 36% in 2009, according to the United States PV Market 2010 from Solarbuzz®, part of the NPD Group.(read...)
  906. C-MAC Inspires Students to Pursue Career in ElectronicsWith assistance from Government body Aim Higher, C-MAC arranged for 99 pupils from seven schools to attend the Futures Day, Friday, July 23, 2010. The aim of the visit was to inspire young minds toward a career in electronics.(read...)
  907. Simpler Method for Building Nanocrystal SuperlatticesCollaboration by chemists, physicists and materials scientists at the University of Pennsylvania has created a simple and inexpensive method to rapidly grow centimeter-scale membranes of binary nanocrystal superlattices, or BNSLs, by crystallizing a mixture of nanocrystals on a liquid surface.(read...)
  908. UNL MRSEC Announces Spintronics BreakthroughA team at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Materials Research Science Engineering Center made a leap forward in modern spintronics, potentially revolutionizing information technology through reduced power consumption, faster processing speed and improved function compared to today's electronics.(read...)
  909. Bare PCB Manufacturing Industry Report Now AvailableThe newly-published "Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Industry" report provides the most recently updated market research on the industry. Its scope contains analysis on the industry's key financial data, competitive landscape, shipment and inventory data, upstream and downstream industries and trade data. (read...)
  910. Prism Staff Passes Lean Manufacturing NVQsUndertaking NVQ business improvement training has helped staff at St. Ives (Cambridgeshire), UK-based contract EMS provider Prism Electronics Limited become better problem solvers.(read...)
  911. Scientists Construct Molecular `Knots': An Example of Sel-AssemblyScientists at the University of Liverpool have constructed molecular 'knots' with dimensions of around two nanometers (2 x 10-9 nm) - around 30,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. (read...)
  912. Chemists Grow Crystals with a Twist and UntwistChemists from New York University and Russia's St. Petersburg State University have created crystals that can twist and untwist, pointing to a much more varied process of crystal growth than previously thought. (read...)
  913. Hon Hai to Build Two New Factories in ChinaHon Hai Precision, a Taiwanese IT giant, has registered to build two factories in the central mainland province of Henan to produce cell phones and related devices, Henan commercial authorities said Monday.(read...)
  914. Digi-Key Reports 85% Sales Growth in Q2Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corp. announced it has experienced an increase in global sales of nearly 85 percent for the second quarter of 2010 when compared to second quarter 2009. (read...)
  915. Compal Wins Nearly 50% of Acer 2011 NB OrdersCompal Electronics has landed close to 50% of Acer's notebook orders for 2011--making Compal the largest notebook supplier for Acer for the next year.(read...)
  916. PSA Group Consolidates PCBA CapabilityThe move will help PSA Group to consolidate its PCB assembly overall capability and to expand market share, said Chiao Yu-heng, Chairman. (read...)
  917. Quanta to Lead Taiwan's Notebook Manufacturing IndustryIn the third quarter, Quanta is expected to lead have shipments of 15.4 million notebooks, according to the latest from Digitimes Research.(read...)
  918. Foxconn to Re-Issue ECBs to Fund Capacity ExpansionFoxconn Electronics plans to re-issue unsecured Euro convertible bonds (ECBs) worth US $1 billion, to fund a capacity expansion. (read...)
  919. Worldwide PC Market Report Now AvailableThe PC industry will celebrate its 35th year anniversary in 2010. From its humble beginning as hobby computer kits in the spring of 1975, the PC industry has come a long way. In 1975 less than 50,000 PCs were sold with a value of about $60M. (read...)
  920. iNEMI Workshop to Focus on Medical Electronics Packaging Technologies The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI), an industry-led consortium, is sponsoring a workshop on the technical and regulatory challenges anticipated in the implantable and portable segments of the medical electronics industry.(read...)
  921. World Printed Electronics Market Report Now Available"World Printed Electronics Market" provides an in-depth analysis of the market drivers and restraints, industry trends and competitive environment, in addition to the challenges and issues faced by market participants. (read...)
  922. Communication, Computing at Terahertz SpeedsPhysicists in the U.S. and Germany have discovered a way to use a gallium arsenide nanodevice as a signal processor at terahertz speeds, the first time it's been used for this purpose.(read...)
  923. Speeding Up Miniaturisation of Electronic DevicesNew method creates super-thin, high-integrity, continuous metal lines that surpass today’s semiconductor industry requirements. (read...)
  924. Jabil Trading Near Its 200 Day Moving AverageShares of Jabil Circuit, Inc. closed the trading session at $15.09 near its 200 day moving average currently set at $15.11. (read...)
  925. Handset Semicon Revenue to Increase 4% in 2010According to Industry Analyst Celia Bo, "Due to the resurgence of the mobile handset market, the total revenue for handset semiconductors is forecast to increase about 4% this year."(read...)
  926. Attacking Panelization/Utilization ConstraintsCimnet Systems Product Manager Iain Wilson sits down with Editor Steve Gold and offers his perspective on why North American fabricators need to obtain better panelization and material utilization results. He also discusses the coming age of cloud computing, and what it means to our industry.(read...)
  927. EMS Asia Week: Diversifying StrategiesCEI joins a smart grid collaboration in Singapore; Hon Hai reconsiders its Taiwan investments in light of stern criticism following suicides at its Shenzhen plant; and CTS develops engine sensors for a Japanese car OEM.(read...)
  928. PCB Asia Week: Production, Upgrades, ExpansionKorea PCB targets 90-layer boards by 2011 as part of its Technical Road Map; Unimicron and Unitech expand their HDI board production in line with increasing demand from the smartphone segment; and APCB acquires CKL Electronics to expand capacity.(read...)
  929. Counterfeit Electronic Parts Symposium Call for AbstractsSMTA and CALCE @ University of Maryland are pleased to announce the call for abstracts for the Counterfeit Electronic Parts and Electronic Supply Chain Symposium. The program will be held November 30-December 2, 2010 at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland. (read...)
  930. CTS to Develop Engine Sensors for Japanese Car OEMCTS Corporation's CTS Automotive Products was awarded a production program for a new sensor to be introduced by a Japanese OEM for global light vehicle manufacture. (read...)
  931. Flextronics Posts 14% On-Year Sales Increase in Q1"Our business environment remains healthy. Despite what appears to be an uncertain macro-environment, our orders and forecast continue to improve and we are forecasting sequential growth in the upcoming quarter across all the markets we serve," said Mike McNamara, CEO.(read...)
  932. Saab Reports 3% Sales Drop in 1HOrder bookings amounted to MSEK 10,516 (8,096) and the order backlog at the end of the period amounted to SEK 38.9 billion (42.4 billion); Sales decreased by 3% to MSEK 11,377 (11,695), also adjusted for exchange rate effects. (read...)
  933. Raytheon Joint Standoff Weapon C-1 Completes Test SeriesThe U.S. Navy completed a series of three captive flight tests on Raytheon Company's Joint Standoff Weapon C-1, putting the program closer to achieving initial operating capability in 2012.(read...)
  934. Micron Expands Presence in Memory Market; Aquires NumonyxMicron Technology Inc.'s acquisition of NOR flash technology, arising from the February purchase of Numonyx, will allow the company to expand its presence in the burgeoning market for memory for cell phones.(read...)
  935. ET Solar Supports PSE&G PV Project in U.S.ET Solar Group Corporation, a Nanjing-based photovoltaic system turnkey solution provider and integrated manufacturer of PV products, announced that it has been selected to provide modules for a photovoltaic project for Public Service Electric and Gas Company, the largest publicly owned utility in New Jersey.(read...)
  936. Etek Europe to Distribute Charleswater ESD Control ProductsEtek Europe Ltd. now offers the full range of Charleswater ESD Control Products to its European customers. (read...)
  937. Celestica Sees Progress; Q2 Revenue Up"Celestica's year-over-year increase in revenue reflects the progress the company is making toward achieving its revenue growth objectives in its targeted end markets," said Craig Muhlhauser, President and CEO.(read...)
  938. N.A. Semicon Equipment Industry Posts June B2B Ratio of 1.19North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.68 billion in orders in June 2010 (three-month average basis) and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.19, according to the June 2010 Book-to-Bill Report published today by SEMI.(read...)
  939. Graphic plc Secures NADCAP CertificationGraphic plc adds NADCAP to its supreme portfolio of manufacturing approvals.(read...)
  940. Dena Technologies Appoints Ostrander PresidentDena Technologies has appointed 13-year veteran of the electronic manufacturing industry J.P. Ostrander as the company's new President.(read...)
  941. FHT Expects Over 15% Sequential Revenue GrowthFirst Hi-Tec (FHT) expects its revenues to grow more than 15% sequentially in the third quarter, buoyed by increasing shipments of aluminum heat sink substrates used in LED products and thick copper PCBs for power supply applications.(read...)
  942. IPC Revises SMT Design and Land Pattern StandardThe leading industry standard for surface mount land pattern design and layout, IPC-7351B provides designers and printed board fabricators with updated guidance on requirements of land pattern geometries used for the surface attachment of electronic components, as well as surface mount design recommendations for achieving the best possible solder joints.(read...)
  943. The Conference Board LEI for the U.S. Drops 0.2% in JuneThe Conference Board Leading Economic Index® (LEI) for the U.S. declined 0.2% in June to 109.8, following a 0.5% increase in May and a 0.1% decline in April. (read...)
  944. CE Industry to Exceed Forecast to $174 Billion in 2010The consumer electronics industry will exceed initial revenue projections for 2010, with growth of 3% over 2009 and overall shipment revenues of $174.9 billion in the United States. (read...)
  945. Acer, Inventec to End Cooperation in 2011Acer will exclude Inventec as a notebook OEM partner in 2011, ending their three-year cooperation as the two companies were unable to reach a consensus on various OEM details.(read...)
  946. Nanoribbons for Graphene TransistorsScientists from Empa and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research report how they have managed to grow graphene ribbons that are just a few nanometres wide using a simple surface-based chemical method. Graphene ribbons are considered to be hot candidates for future electronics applications.(read...)
  947. Fuwei Films Launches New Dry Film ProductFuwei Films (Holdings) Co. Limited, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality BOPET plastic films located in China, today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Fuwei Films (Shandong) Co. Ltd., has successfully completed the development of a new dry film product. (read...)
  948. US Senate Energy Committee Advances Ten Million Solar Roofs BillEvolution Solar: Yesterday, the Energy Committee of the United States Senate approved Senator Bernie Sanders' (I-VT) "Ten Million Solar Roofs" legislation. (read...)
  949. 4th Annual ESC India Addresses Embedded Space Critical IssuesThe highlight of the event was the CXO Panel discussion on "India Design Houses: More of the Same?" aimed at senior management and engineers from embedded industry.(read...)
  950. Harris Receives $17.6 M U.S. Army Order for Falcon RadiosHarris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $17.6 million order from the U.S. Department of Defense for Falcon III® AN/PRC-152(C) multiband handheld radio systems and accessories. (read...)
  951. TeleCommunication Systems Receives Secure SatCom PatentTeleCommunication Systems, Inc. has received a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Patent number 7,761,095 is titled, "Secure Transmission Over Satellite Phone Network."(read...)
  952. GeckoSystems, Sprint to Expand Elder Care Robot TrialsGeckoSystems Intl. Corp. announced today that Sprint Nextel Corporation, a major US telecommunications company, has extended contractual terms and conditions accepted by GeckoSystems such that the expansion of their world's first elder care robot trials can be achieved in a more timely fashion.(read...)
  953. Dow Electronic Materials Inaugurates New Facility in KoreaDow Electronic Materials, a business unit of Dow Advanced Materials, today held an opening ceremony to inaugurate its new OLED Electronic Materials facility in Cheonan, Korea.(read...)
  954. Plexus' Q3 Revenue Meets Guidance; Up 9% On-QuarterDean Foate, President and CEO, commented, "Our third fiscal quarter established a new milestone for Plexus as revenues, for the first time, surpassed $500 million. Revenues grew 9% over the prior quarter to $536 million as we experienced robust sequential growth in all of our market sectors."(read...)
  955. Conversion of Elcoteq's Unlisted Series K Founders' SharesA total of 105,770,000 Elcoteq SE's series K founders' shares owned by the three founder shareholders of the company, Antti Piippo, Henry Sjöman and Jorma Vanhanen, have been converted into Series A shares in accordance with the Article 18 of the Articles of Association of the company.(read...)
  956. Kimball to Release Q4, FY 2010 Results August 5, 2010Kimball International, Inc. will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 results on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.(read...)
  957. Adeptron Appoints Jon Szczur as New CFOAdeptron Technologies Corporation today announced the appointment of Jon Szczur as Chief Financial Officer of the company.(read...)
  958. OLED Market to Grow to Over $6 Billion by 2015OLED displays both rigid and flexible continue to grow strongly with display shipments expected to reach 130 million units this year, up from 97 million units last year. The market value is expected to reach $1.4 billion and grow to well over $6 billion by 2015. (read...)
  959. MFLEX Expects 3.7% Sales Growth in Q3Reza Meshgin, CEO of MFLEX, said, "Our net sales performance in the third quarter was solid due to continued strong demand for our flex assemblies for smartphones and other consumer electronic devices." (read...)
  960. AS&E Receives $23 Million Order for SmartCheck Inspection SystemsAmerican Science and Engineering, Inc. announced today the receipt of a $23 million order for a government agency for a significant quantity of SmartCheck® Personnel Screening Systems.(read...)
  961. iSuppli: TV Semicon Market Poised to Enjoy 2010 LED backlighting and other advanced television architectures making their way into an ever-larger number of LCD-TVs will power the global television semiconductor market toward its biggest year yet in 2010, according to iSuppli Corp.(read...)
  962. STI's Director of Training Materials Celebrates a Decade of ServiceMel is STI's Director of Training Materials, as well as FSO. In celebration of his 10-year anniversary he was awarded a travel certificate to be used for a cruise or a travel destination of his choice. (read...)
  963. PCB Recovery Drives Holders Technology's Growth Rudi Weinreich, Chairman and Chief Executive, stated, "The first half of the current year showed a marked recovery when compared to the first half of the preceding year and the picture for the PCB industry in Europe has shown a general improvement." (read...)
  964. FCT Assembly Holds Successful Open House at California FacilityFCT Assembly held a successful Open House at its new facility in Milpitas, California on July 12, 2010. The Open House was well attended with more than 125 guests.(read...)
  965. A New Generation for PCB SalesMilplex’s Davinder Dhanoa represents a new wave of young and aggressive sales people leading the way in PCB sales.(read...)
  966. AT&S Reports Record Q1 Results; Revenue Up 37%The company has begun its financial year with one of the best first quarter results in its history. The 14% increase in revenues meant not only a respectable pre-tax profit, but it was also substantially in excess both of AT&S forecasts and of market expectations. Revenues totalled EUR 114 million--37% higher than in the first quarter of 2009/10. (read...)
  967. Winscon Finalizes Uniwell AcquisitionWinscon Electronics Co. Ltd. has signed a definitive Agreement For The Exchange Of Common Stock, dated July 16, 2010, with Uniwell International Holdings Ltd., a Hong Kong Corporation specializing in the design and manufacturing of PCBs.(read...)
  968. Essemtec's COBRA Launched at SMT NurembergEssemtec shows what counter-cyclical action is: The Swiss manufacturer recently introduced a completely new pick-and-place machine, COBRA, at SMT Nuremberg 2010. (read...)
  969. Jabil to Add 1,000 Employees in HungaryJabil Circuit will hire at least 1,000 new workers at its plant in the Hungarian city of Tiszaújváros by the end of the summer.(read...)
  970. APCB Plans to Acquire CKL ElectronicsAdvanced Printed Circuit Board (APCB) plans to take over Thailand-based PCB maker CKL Electronics for US $6.76 million to expand its capacity.(read...)
  971. Dell Names NB Suppliers for 2011Dell has completed its notebook order distribution for 2011 with Wistron and Compal Electronics, the top-two suppliers, receiving 10-11 million and 7-8 million units, respectively. (read...)
  972. Hon Hai Reconsidering Taiwan InvestmentsIn light of stern criticism leveled by some following the outbreak of a litany of suicidal incidents at the Shenzhen plant of Hon Hai Group, Terry Guo, chairman of the group, is reconsidering all investment projects in Taiwan.(read...)
  973. Digi-Key, Panasonic Electric Works Expand Distribution AgreementThe expanded agreement will allow Digi-Key to distribute Panasonic Electric Works products in the Asia-Pacific territories, in addition to the existing franchises for the Americas, Japan, Hong Kong, China and Taiwan.(read...)
  974. Smart Sonic Celebrates Two Decades in Stencil Cleaning TechFor the past two decades Smart Sonic has offered the only stencil cleaning process that has kept pace with the many changes driven by environmental regulations and technology's "faster, smaller, cheaper" syndrome.(read...)
  975. Richardson Electronics Reports 27% Sales Growth in Q4"We were pleased to finish the year with a strong fourth quarter and many notable accomplishments. Operating margin showed sequential improvement as we progressed through the year and cash flow from operating activities reached $24 million. In addition, we were able to redeem $32.8 million of our convertible notes," said Edward Richardson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.(read...)
  976. Corning Enters Into New Capacity InvestmentsCorning Incorporated announced today that its board of directors has approved a capital expenditure plan to expand the company's LCD glass and Gorilla glass manufacturing in response to strong market demand.(read...)
  977. IME, Stanford to Develop Silicon Nanowire Based Circuits Inspired by the BrainThe Institute of Microelectronics, a research institute of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research, today announced a collaborative partnership with Stanford University to develop silicon nanowire based circuits that are inspired by the brain.(read...)
  978. Spire Wins DOE Grant for Solar Cells Spire Corporation has been notified by the Department of Energy that it has received a grant to develop a microcrack detection system for solar cells and wafers.(read...)
  979. Eurofighter, Euroradar to Develop Latest Generation AESA RadarEurofighter GmbH and Euroradar, together with their industrial partners, have begun full scale development of a latest generation Active Electronically Scanned Array radar. (read...)
  980. ITW Posts 20% Revenue Increase in Q2The company's second quarter revenues of $4.076 billion were 20.1% higher than the year-ago period.(read...)
  981. Lockheed Martin Conducts Successful MagneLink In-Mine TestLockheed Martin conducted an in-mine test of its MagneLink Magnetic Communication System (MCS). Testing was conducted at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Test Mine in Bruceton, Pennsylvania.(read...)
  982. Section 8: BGA PWB-Related Assembly DefectsThese images of SMT defects and attributes were compiled by consultant Tom Clifford. Section 8 includes images of BGA PCW-related defects, including stand-offs, non-wetting, dead shorts, bridging and more. (read...)
  983. Circuit Check Inc. Exhibits at NIWeekCircuit Check Inc. will be displaying at the National Instruments' NIWeek 2010, August 3-6, 2010. CCI will be in booth 300, displaying the CCI-689 tester.(read...)
  984. Zuken Donates E3 License to Formula Student TeamFormula Student promotes careers and excellence in engineering by challenging university students to design, build, develop, market and compete with a single-seat racing car. The team "Rennstall Esslingen" asked Zuken for its support, knowing that the firm works with some of the world's major automotive companies.(read...)
  985. API Sells First Explosive Disposal Robot in NAAPI Technologies Corporation has completed the sale of the teleMAX Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Robot to the City of Atlanta, Georgia.(read...)
  986. Mentor Graphics Files Import Suspension Application Against EVEMentor Graphics Corporation today announced it has filed an import suspension application against EVE emulation products in Japan with the Japanese Customs Office.(read...)
  987. NEDA Conference: Competing For the Future--Are You Ready Today For Tomorrow?The National Electronic Distributors Association (NEDA) will present the 2010 NEDA Executive Conference October 17-19, 2010 at the Intercontinental Chicago O'Hare Hotel.(read...)
  988. Cadence, Fujitsu Team in Chip-Package Co-DesignThe solution uses Cadence Encounter Power System and Allegro Package Designer, combined with support from third-party package analysis providers, to implement a standard format for die modeling.(read...)
  989. Northrop Grumman Secures Next Generation Jammer ContractNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $41.9 million cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to mature technologies it has proposed for the U.S. Navy's Next Generation Jammer airborne electronic attack system development. (read...)
  990. Esterline Awarded $23.6 Million Sikorsky Contract ExtensionThe original purchase order, awarded in January 2007, supports Sikorsky's Multi-Year 7 contract with the U.S. Army. Two Flight Management Systems and one Emergency Control Panel are installed per aircraft. (read...)
  991. STARA, Lantronix Team on Mosquito Automated Guidance UnitMosquito is a precision-guided aerial delivery system that precisely delivers blood plasma, batteries, ammunition, ground-based sensors and MREs to Special Operations Forces and other troops on the battlefield. (read...)
  992. Raytheon Delivers 200th AESA RadarRaytheon Company has delivered its 200th APG-79 active electronically scanned array radar to Boeing for installation on U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft and the Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18F Super Hornet.(read...)
  993. Taiwan Component Makers Benefiting from Shipment Increase of Samsung NBsSamsung Electronics expects its monthly shipments of notebooks to increase from nearly one million units in the second quarter of 2010 to more than one million in the third.(read...)
  994. Amphenol Reports Record Q2 ResultsAmphenol President and CEO, R. Adam Norwitt, stated, "The second quarter established a new record of performance, with sales of $885 million and EPS of $.68. Sales and EPS (excluding tax items) grew 15% and 24% sequentially, and increased 29% and 58% compared to the prior year." (read...)
  995. Krayden Receives Award from Dow Corning ElectronicsKrayden, Inc. announces that its Fernando Montes de Oca was presented the Gold Award from Dow Corning Electronics for the "Distributor Sales Professional of the Year 2009," in a ceremony on May 19, 2010 at Krayden's headquarters in Denver, Colorado.(read...)
  996. Intercept's HFSS Enhancements Raise ProductivityIntercept Technology Inc. has made recent advances in its RF design flow with an enhanced bidirectional link between Ansoft's HFSS and Intercept's Pantheon PCB/hybrid/RF layout design application.(read...)
  997. Raytheon's ASTOR Plays Vital Role in Saving LivesAfter a year of deployed operations, Raytheon Company's Airborne Stand-Off Reconnaissance system continues to support ground forces by developing pattern of life profiles across wide areas, detecting insurgent activity and contributing to force protection.(read...)
  998. Low-Pressure Molding UpdateEditor Joe Fjelstad talks with Calvin Mackenzie of LPMS and Doug Downie of Bostik about a new low-pressure molding process. The new process allows resins to be extruded at approximately 70 psi to encapsulate fragile PCBs and flexible circuits.(read...)
  999. Boeing Completes Operational Testing of Australia's NC3SBoeing Defence Australia announced today that it has completed operational testing of its Vigilare network-centric command-and-control system for the Royal Australian Air Force.(read...)
  1000. iSuppli Hikes iPad Forecast: Sees Shipment to Reach 12.9 MillionAmid indications that Apple Inc. is ratcheting up its iPad production targets to meet booming demand, iSuppli Corporation is ratcheting up its shipment forecast as well.(read...)
  1001. IDC: APAC PC Market Posts 36% On-Year Growth IDC's preliminary results show that the Asia/Pacific (excluding Japan) PC market grew 15% sequentially and 36% year-on-year in 2Q10 to reach 27 million units, with nearly all countries posting double-digit year-on-year growth rates. (read...)
  1002. Elcoteq Posts 51% On-Quarter Sales Increase President and CEO, Jouni Hartikainen, said, "The second quarter of 2010 clearly proved that we have been able to restore customer confidence through the actions executed earlier this year to strengthen the balance sheet. Revenues increased by 51% from the previous quarter due to increased volumes from existing customers and the new customer programs started this year." (read...)
  1003. Electronics Midwest's Online Registration Now OpenCollaborating to offer an unmatched regional event for companies and their employees, IPC and Canon Communications are bringing the best of the global electronics manufacturing industry together at Electronics Midwest, September 28-30, 2010. (read...)
  1004. Apple to Take Second Spot in Semicon Spending by 2011The phenomenal success of the iPad and iPhone is expected to make Apple Inc. the world's second-largest semiconductor buyer in 2011, potentially positioning the company to become the world's top chip purchaser in 2012.(read...)
  1005. SMTC, FEI to Manufacture Integrated Control CabinetsSMTC will manufacture integrated control cabinets for FEI's Titan Transmission Electron Microscopes leveraging the internal precision sheet metal fabrication, PCB assembly and cable harness assembly capabilities of its Chihuahua, Mexico campus. (read...)
  1006. Updates on iNEMI's Key Environmental ProjectsiNEMI releases brief updates on its key environmental projects: Studies on Halogenated Flame Retardant Alternatives, Eco-Impact Evaluator Project, PVC Alternatives for Desktop Power Cords, 2011 ECE Roadmap and iNEMI's Future Environmental Priorities.(read...)
  1007. Unimicron, Unitech Expand HDI Board ProductionPCB makers Unimicron Technology and Unitech Printed Circuit Board are in the process of expanding their production capacity for HDI boards to satisfy growing demand for smartphones.(read...)
  1008. ASteelFlash Expands in Bedford, UKASteelFlash, formerly MRP Electronics, plans to recruit 25 new employees before the end of the year and will invest £500,000 in relocating its operations to a new 50,000 square foot facility--doubling its existing floorspace in the process.(read...)
  1009. PCB Shares Down; Flextronics DivesIn trading on Tuesday, PCB shares were relative laggards, down on the day by about 2.3%. Helping drag down the group were shares of Flextronics International Limited, off 4.7%, and shares of Viasystems Group were lower as well.(read...)
  1010. Apple Reports 61% Revenue Increase in Q3Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter ended June 26, 2010. The company posted record revenue of $15.7 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.25 billion, or $3.51 per diluted share. (read...)
  1011. Protecting IP in a Contract Manufacturing EnvironmentA major concern for OEM executives when working with EMS and ODM providers is management and protection of intellectual property. In general, most EMS and ODM providers understand the legal ramifications of protecting the OEM's IP and have processes in place.(read...)
  1012. Sonoscan Successfully Launches High-Speed Acoustic MicroscopeThe introduction at Semicon of Sonoscan's high-throughput FastLine C-SAM acoustic microscope has brought praise from potential users of the system, Sonoscan reports.(read...)
  1013. Dow Corning, University of Toledo to Collaborate on Solar ResearchResearchers at Dow Corning and The University of Toledo announced today that the organizations have signed a MOU to engage in collaborative discussions on photovoltaic solar research and development efforts to help reduce the cost of solar energy to make it a viable and economically competitive energy option globally. (read...)
  1014. New Energy to Unveil SolarWindow Capable of Generating ElectricityUniversity of South Florida Research Foundation Grants New Energy Exclusive, Worldwide License for Technologies to Enable Commercial Development of SolarWindow. (read...)
  1015. Register Now For PCB West 2010PCB West 2010 will be held September 28-30 at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Silicon Valley. Register online before the Early-Bird deadline of August 27 and save up to $100 on select registration packages. (read...)
  1016. Trace Systems Wins Three New ContractsNew contracts in Europe and Southwest Asia spur significant growth in McLean, Virginia-based defense business. (read...)
  1017. ZESTRON Expands Technical Support Team in North AsiaAs part of the company's "Global Link" initiative which was announced in the beginning of 2010, ZESTRON, the worldwide leading provider of high precision cleaning products and services for the electronics manufacturing industry, has recently expanded its technical support team in North Asia. (read...)
  1018. Eurotech to Supply Embedded Computers for Augmentative Communication DevicesEurotech Catalyst LP to Help Individuals with Speech Challenges Communicate Using the DynaVox® V(TM) and Vmax(TM) Communication Devices (read...)
  1019. AML Communications Receives Integrated Assemblies Order AML Communications, Inc. has received a $3.7 million order for integrated microwave assemblies to be deployed in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, also known as UAVs.(read...)
  1020. Rockwell Collins to Provide Flight Control for CSeries PlaneRockwell Collins has been selected to supply the Primary Flight Control Computer and the Attitude Heading Computer for Bombardier Aerospace's fly-by-wire flight control system on Bombardier's CSeries commercial aircraft.(read...)
  1021. Lockheed Martin Inks Agreement with Finmeccanica, L-3Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement with Italian-based Finmeccanica and L-3 Communication Systems-West to pursue international airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance business.(read...)
  1022. Sparton to Manufacture Sonobuoys for NorwaySparton Corporation today announced that its joint venture, Sonobuoy TechSystems, has been awarded a contract by the Norwegian Defense Procurement Division to manufacture the AN/SSQ-62E DICASS sonobuoy. The approximate value of the contract is $1.8 million. (read...)
  1023. Korea PCB Targets 90-Layer Boards by 2011PCB manufacturer Korea PCB aims to manufacture PCBs with up to 80 layers and panel sizes up to 27 x 33 inches by 2011, as part of the company's Technical Road Map.(read...)
  1024. Report: Defense Spending in Asia-PacificResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Defense Spending in Asia-Pacific" report to their offerings.(read...)
  1025. Marotta to Supply Lockheed With Pneumatic Cooling SystemMarotta Controls has announced that it has been selected by Lockheed Martin to join its JAGM industry team to provide the pneumatic cooling system for the imaging infrared sensor within the JAGM tri-mode seeker.(read...)
  1026. Boeing Signs MOU with Aeronautics for DA42 DominatorThe Boeing Company today at the Farnborough Airshow announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Aeronautics Ltd. to market the DA42 Dominator unmanned aircraft system.(read...)
  1027. Rockwell Collins to Take Part in AIRE "Green Connection" Rockwell Collins, as member of a consortium of industry partners led by the Swedish Air Navigation Service Provider "Luftfartsverket" (LFV), has been awarded an active role in the AIRE "Green Connections" project.(read...)
  1028. Report: Electronics Design and Manufacturing in Eastern EuropeResearch and Markets has announced the addition of the "Electronics Design and Manufacturing in Eastern Europe" report to their offering.(read...)
  1029. Harris to Provide Antenna System for NOAAHarris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has been selected to provide the ground antenna system for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program that will enable receipt and processing of weather data 40 times faster than today, as well as delivery of weather images directly to end users. (read...)
  1030. India Shifts from CRT-TVs to LCDsWith Liquid Crystal Display-Television (LCD-TV) sales in India gaining momentum quickly, 2010 will be the last year that Cathode Ray Tubes (CRTs) can lay claim as the leading television display type in the country on a revenue basis, according to iSuppli Corp. (read...)
  1031. FLIR Systems Secures $14.1 Million Delivery Order from STARAFLIR Systems, Inc. announced today that it has been awarded a $14.1 million delivery order from STARA Technologies, Inc. for its Star SAFIRE III and Star SAFIRE HD stabilized multi-sensor systems to support the rapid fielding of the Persistent Ground Surveillance System. (read...)
  1032. Scanfil Acquires 40% of IonPhasE Oy SharesScanfil plc has made an investment in its plastics technology branch and has acquired 40% of the shares of IonPhasE Oy, which develops, produces and markets dissipative polymers.(read...)
  1033. Raytheon Secures Egyptian Air Force ContractRaytheon Company's newest integrated electronic warfare suite "ACES" has been selected by the Egyptian Air Force to provide self-protection capabilities for its F-16 aircraft. (read...)
  1034. Ventec Launches VT-4A3 Laminate and IMSVentec Electronics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. and Ventec Europe Ltd. are pleased to announce the launch of the latest products in their range of thermally-conductive and insulated metal substrates, VT-4A3, with a thermal conductivity of 3.0W/Km, the product is UL approved with a V0 rating. (read...)
  1035. JAE Named Heilind Electronics 2009 Distributor of the YearJAE has named Heilind Electronics, Inc., the largest interconnect distributor in North America, its 2009 Distributor of the Year. The annual award recognizes the JAE distributor that has most increased sales in North America. This is the third time that Heilind has received this recognition from JAE.(read...)
  1036. DEK Solar Appoints Steve Fuszard Production Team LeaderDEK Solar has announced the appointment of Steve Fuszard as its new Production Team Leader. The move is part of the division's drive to fully integrate the build of its metallization platforms into the successful Lean Manufacturing Build Programme now proven throughout the DEK organisation.(read...)
  1037. BAE Systems' Showcases New Ultra-Lightweight WarriorWith applications for land, air and naval forces, BAE Systems is displaying ULW at the Farnborough International Air Show, July 19-26, 2010. (read...)
  1038. Graphene Could Be Used for Touch-Screen DisplaysIn a development that could lead to novel carbon composites and touch-screen displays, researchers from Rice University and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have unveiled a new method for producing bulk quantities of one-atom-thick sheets of carbon called graphene.(read...)
  1039. Gul Technologies Appoints New CFOGul Technologies Singapore Ltd. has announced the promotion of Ong Ser Chin from Vice President, Finance, to CFO of the company.(read...)
  1040. BAE Systems Launches Heads Generation II Helmet SensorInternational defence analysts and allied militaries will get their first look at BAE Systems next generation Headborne Energy Analysis and Diagnostic System helmet sensor when the company unveils its Generation II HEADS device during a media briefing on July 21, 2010 at the Farnborough International Air Show.(read...)
  1041. BAE Systems to Provide MOKYS to Slovak Ministry of DefenceBAE Systems has secured a production contract with the Slovak Ministry of Defence for a newly designed mobile military communications system.(read...)
  1042. Boeing Flight Demos Narrowband Communications RelayThe Boeing Company and its subsidiary, Insitu Inc., announced today that they successfully demonstrated a high-performance Narrowband Relay communications system aboard a ScanEagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in June. (read...)
  1043. Raytheon to Release Q2 Results July 29, 2010Raytheon Company will issue its second quarter 2010 earnings news release at 7:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, July 29, 2010. (read...)
  1044. European PV Module Suppliers Push through with 10% Price CutFirst-tier PV solar module suppliers in Europe have notified customers that 3Q10 quotes will be reduced by 10 percent as originally planned.(read...)
  1045. SEHO Systems Debuts Innovative Fluxer Spray HeadThe company has completely redesigned the fluxer area of its wave soldering systems. As a result, both the flux consumption and maintenance times are reduced remarkably, decreasing manufacturing costs in electronics production. The new spray head uses HVLP technology that generates atomization of the flux with a comparatively low pressure.(read...)
  1046. Raytheon Receives $250 Million V-22 ContractThe U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a five-year, $250 million indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for support of the V-22 aircraft. (read...)
  1047. IBM Reports 13% Growth in 2Q10The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a five-year, $250 million indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for support of the V-22 aircraft. (read...)
  1048. Transcend Forms Partnership with One Source GroupThe resulting business unit, called Transcend PCB Technologies, gives Transcend in-house capability to satisfy all PCB requirements in the Test Cell, from Burn-in Boards, Load Boards and Probe Interface Boards to all types of Bench Top and Evaluation Boards. (read...)
  1049. Henkel Receives Platinum Award for Corporate ReportHenkel's Corporate Report, comprising its annual report and its sustainability report, counts among the best in the world, according to a ranking of the 100 best corporate reports recently presented by the LACP. Henkel came in 11th overall, receiving a platinum award.(read...)
  1050. Foxconn Retracts Application for Unsecured ECBsDue to the worse-than-expected performance of the global stock market, Hon Hai Precision will apply to the regulator for nullifying its plan to float of up to US $1 billion worth of euro convertible bonds.(read...)
  1051. CEI Joins Singapore Smart Grid CollaborationCEI Contract Manufacturing has joined a collaboration, set up by Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research, to develop smart grid and distributed energy solutions.(read...)
  1052. Tongtai Machine & Tool's 1H Sales Up 128%Tongtai Machine & Tool Co.'s first-half sales totaled NT $2.792 billion, up 127.63% year-on-year. Booming sales of high-margin machines as PCB drilling machines will help the company to post robust second-half sales.(read...)
  1053. Inorganic, Composite Printed ElectronicsThis unique report assesses the huge opportunities for fine chemicals, printing, production equipment and electronics companies in the largest part of the emerging $300 billion printed electronics business - inorganic materials and composites.(read...)
  1054. How Soccer Ball Molecules Push Their Way Under SurfacesAndrei Varykhalov and colleagues deposited a thin layer of graphene onto a nickel substrate using chemical vapour deposition starting with propylene. Next, they inserted individual fullerene molecules between the nickel surface and the graphene layer. They achieved this by rapidly heating the sample to 400°C, followed by brief annealing. (read...)
  1055. Organic Nanowires Open Up PossibilitiesSwiss and German materials scientists have created simple networks of organic nanowires for future electronic and optoelectronic components.(read...)
  1056. European Cooperation Ensures Leadership in Microelectronics Cooperation between semiconductor manufacturers, materials and equipment suppliers and researchers has ensured that the European microelectronics industry can continue to maintain its global position in consumer electronics product design and manufacture.(read...)
  1057. Video Surveillance Revenue to Approach $17 Billion in 2011The video surveillance industry has been hit quite hard by the global recession. ABI Research, in a newly-released study, has lowered its overall market growth forecasts substantially since it last surveyed the industry early in 2009.(read...)
  1058. JA Solar Inks Strategic Agreements with InnovalightJA Solar Holdings Co., Ltd. today announced that it has signed strategic agreements with Innovalight, Inc.(read...)
  1059. Key Advance in Understanding ‘Pseudogap’ Phase Recently, scientists have focused on trying to understand and control an electronic phase called the "pseudogap" phase, which is non-superconducting and is observed at a temperature above the superconducting phase.(read...)
  1060. Small Wires Make Big Connections for MicroelectronicsUniversity of Illinois engineers have developed a novel direct-writing method for manufacturing metal interconnects that could shrink integrated circuits and expand microelectronics.(read...)
  1061. Nokia Siemens Networks Acquires Motorola AssetsNokia Siemens Networks and Motorola, Inc. today jointly announced that the companies have entered into an agreement under which Nokia Siemens Networks will acquire the majority of Motorola's wireless network infrastructure assets for USD 1.2 billion in cash. (read...)
  1062. Rockwell Collins to Upgrade E-3 AWACSRockwell Collins has been selected by The Boeing Company to provide an avionics upgrade solution to be developed for 33 U.S. Air Force E-3B/C and 17 NATO E-3A Airborne Warning And Control System aircraft. (read...)
  1063. Italy Picks AAI's Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft SystemAAI Corporation announced today that Italy's Ministry of Defense - Directorate of General Aeronautical Armament has selected AAI's Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems for the Italian Army.(read...)
  1064. Record Efficiencies for Large-Area Epitaxial Thin-Film Silicon Solar CellsImec realized large-area (70cm2) epitaxial solar cells with efficiencies of up to 16.3% on high-quality substrates.(read...)
  1065. Milplex Canada Attains UL Thermal Material CertificationsCharles Hazen, General Manager said, “This is a wonderful accomplishment for our team because during the past year we have produced and submitted one of the largest selections of samples to U.L. in history when it comes to Laird Technologies family of thermally conductive materials."(read...)
  1066. DEK Extends Commitment to Lean with New RecruitDEK has appointed Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt Liang Zong as its new Business Improvement Engineer. She will be responsible for boosting companywide efficiency through lean business improvement initiatives.(read...)
  1067. NEW Launches Electronics Pavilion at DSEi 2011NEW Events, organiser of National Electronics Week, has announced plans to launch a dedicated international electronics pavilion at next year's DSEi exhibition. (read...)
  1068. BAE Systems Completes Acquisition of Atlantic MarineBAE Systems has completed its acquisition of Atlantic Marine Holding Company (Atlantic Marine) after receiving all necessary U.S. regulatory approvals. (read...)
  1069. Imec Unveils Breakthrough in Narrow Pitch InterconnectsImec tkes major step toward 20nm half pitch interconnects with the realization of electrically functional copper lines embedded into silicon oxide using a spacer-defined double patterning approach. "We are very proud to be the world's first in developing and processing such small on-pitch working interconnects," said Zsolt Tokei, Program Director Interconnects.(read...)
  1070. IEC Enjoys 50% Revenue Bump in Fiscal 3Q10W. Barry Gilbert, Chairman of the Board and CEO, said, "This was an especially good quarter. Operating profit of over 8.5% of sales is unique in our industry. Sales growth of more than 50% and operating profit growth of more than 70%, as compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2009, were especially gratifying. (read...)
  1071. Gartner: Mobile Connections in India to Grow 27.3%Mobile connections in India will grow by 27.3% in 2010 to reach in excess of 660 million, according to Gartner Inc. Mobile service revenue in India will reach $19.8 billion by the end of the year, up 19.7% from 2009.(read...)
  1072. PartnerTech Reports Flat Sales in Q2Second quarter net sales for the group were on a par with the same period of 2009, but below the first quarter of 2010. (read...)
  1073. Profile Housings for Mounting PCBsDee distributes and provides value-added services to OEMs (original equipment manufacturers), CMs (contract manufacturers), and supports Purchasing Agents, Buyers, Engineers, and Supply Managers to find solutions and exceed their goals. (read...)
  1074. OSI Systems Inks $4.5 M Patient Monitoring Solutions ContractOSI's Spacelabs Healthcare has inked a contract valued at $4.5 million from a prominent Florida based hospital to provide patient monitoring equipment. OSI Systems CEO Deepak Chopra said, "We are excited about the opportunity to provide Spacelab’s patient monitoring and connectivity solutions."(read...)
  1075. SIA Names Brian Toohey PresidentBrian C. Toohey took office today as President of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). Toohey succeeds George Scalise, who has led the association since 1997. SIA is the voice of the U.S. semiconductor industry, America's number-one export industry over the past five years.(read...)
  1076. Raytheon Secures Helmet-Mounted Integrated Targeting ContractThe U.S. Air Force has awarded Raytheon Company a $12.6 million contract for Phase 1 integration and qualification of the Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting system for Air Force and Air National Guard A-10C and F-16C Block 30/32 aircraft.(read...)
  1077. L-3 WESCAM Receives $200 Million Contract from U.S. Air ForceL-3 Communications announced today that its WESCAM subsidiary has been awarded a third indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract from the U.S. Air Force. (read...)
  1078. EIPC Speednews: News from the European PCB MarketThis year's European Electronics Assembly Reliability Summit, to be held September 21-23 in Tallinn, Estonia, will provide a unique opportunity to examine, learn and debate business-critical reliability, traceability and yield enhancement issues.(read...)
  1079. Boeing Delivers Final C-130 AMP Test AircraftBoeing, on June 30, 2010, delivered the last of three test aircraft for the U.S. Air Force C-130 Avionics Modernization Program system design and development contract.(read...)
  1080. Correcting a Trick of the Light Brings Molecules into ViewConventional wisdom holds that optical microscopy can't be used to "see" something as small as an individual molecule, but science has once again overturned conventional wisdom.(read...)
  1081. Hot NAND Flash Market Suffers Growth Delay in Q2A severe oversupply of 3-bit-per-cell parts used for removable memory cards and USB drives caused a temporary interruption of growth in the red-hot NAND-type flash memory market in the second quarter.(read...)
  1082. It's Only Common Sense: Let's Get GoingThe world has changed, so we all--the entire industry--need to get with it! Are you ready to innovate, ready to change the industry? Some companies are. Listen to this week's It's Only Common Sense and find out what Dan says is going on.(read...)
  1083. Smart Meter Manufacturers, Utilities Benefits from U.S. Stimulus Package"Trilliant and competitors such as Itron Inc., the largest U.S. maker of utility meters, are beginning to benefit from the $4.5 billion in stimulus funds the Obama administration directed toward smart grids to improve efficiency and accommodate electric vehicles and rooftop solar panels," reports the Washington Post in a July 15th article.(read...)
  1084. DDi Corp. to Announce Q2 Results July 29, 2010DDi Corporation will issue its second quarter 2010 earnings release on Thursday, July 29, 2010, after market close. (read...)
  1085. Tapco Circuit Supply Upgrades ISO CertificationTapco Circuit Supply is proud to announce it has successfully transitioned its ISO 9001 Certification to the latest ISO 9001:2008 standard. (read...)
  1086. Cookson Opens New Flux Facility in the NetherlandsCookson Electronics has constructed a new Alpha soldering flux manufacturing plant at its Enthone ‘s-Hertogenbosch site, in the Netherlands.(read...)
  1087. Kitron Exhibits, Organizes Seminars in ShanghaiKitron will participate with its own stand in the Norwegian Healthcare & Life Science Innovation Expo at the Nordic Lighthouse in Shanghai. (read...)
  1088. IMAPS-UK Holds Successful Technical SeminarUK held a successful one-day technical seminar in conjunction with IeMRC at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington, London.(read...)
  1089. RFID in 2010: The New DawnIDTechEx has recently completed its survey of the global RFID industry, which provides detailed market forecasts segmented in many different ways. In this article, report author Raghu Das summarizes some of the findings from the report "RFID Forecasts, Players & Opportunities 2011-2021." (read...)
  1090. Foxconn: Second-Largest HP NB Supplier in 2011With first-tier notebook brand Hewlett-Packard getting close to finalizing its notebook outsourcing plans for 2011, sources pointed out that the volume HP will give to Foxconn Electronics will surpass that to Inventec, making Foxconn the second-largest notebook supplier to HP in 2011.(read...)
  1091. Elcoteq Safeguards Humane Labor ConditionsOne major objective of Elcoteq’s Social Responsibility organization is to safeguard humane labor conditions and well-being of personnel. To ensure these, Elcoteq began to carry out internal corporate responsibility audits in the beginning of 2008. (read...)
  1092. Viasystems Maintains Momentum, Posts 28% Sales Growth Viasystems Group, Inc, today announced that estimated consolidated sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 were $239.4 million, representing approximately $53 million, or 28%, sequential growth over $186.6 million sales reported for the previous quarter. This was also the fourth consecutive quarter of improvement in orders booked. (read...)
  1093. Harris to Upgrade U.S. Navy's Cockpit Digital Moving Map SystemsHarris Corporation has been awarded follow-on contracts by the U.S. Navy totaling nearly $30 million to upgrade the Tactical Airborne Moving Map Capability Digital Map System.(read...)
  1094. Intersolar N.A. 2010 Highlights Positive Outlook for Solar IndustryIntersolar North America continued to see strong growth for the third straight year with the 2010 exhibition and conference.(read...)
  1095. Raytheon, Serco Team for UK Joint Military Air Traffic Services ProgramRaytheon Company and Serco Limited have teamed to provide a low-risk, cost-effective solution for the U.K. Ministry of Defence Joint Military Air Traffic Services program.(read...)
  1096. Raytheon Demonstrates 2-Mbps EPLRS CapabilityRaytheon Company has successfully proved its tactical networked communications capabilities using the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System-Extended Frequency-International during a second-phase field demonstration in support of India's modernization efforts.(read...)
  1097. PCB Asia Week: Market Recovery ContinuesKinsus and Nanya PCB both posted strong sales while Unimicron, Tripod and Chin-Poon achieved record revenues in June; flexible PCB and CCL makers are seeing increase in orders; and Unitech expects modest growth for handset PCB shipments.(read...)
  1098. Bürkle Sees 30% Growth in 2010Robert Bürkle GmbH has resumed full activity at all its business units due to the continually increasing incoming orders since the beginning of the year--which totaled to Euro42 million by the end of June. According to the company, this value is three times higher than in the previous year.(read...)
  1099. TCS to Support U.S. Army’s Critical CommunicationsTeleCommunication Systems, Inc. has received an additional $2 million in funding from the U.S. Army for the maintenance of Secret Internet Protocol Router and Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Access Point Very Small Aperture Terminal Satellite Systems deployed outside the U.S.(read...)
  1100. EMS Asia Week: Still a Competitive LandscapeEMS providers are challenging ODMs' mobile PC domination; Foxconn announced revenues of US $6.15 billion for June 2010--a new historic high for the company; and Pegatron is competing with ECS for motherboard and graphics card orders from system integrators to offset the impact of Asustek transferring orders to other contract manufacturers.(read...)
  1101. Indium's Dr. Lee Receives Award from CPMTIndium Corporation's VP of Technology, Dr. Ning-Cheng Lee, was recognized with the IEEE's Components, Packaging and Manufacturing Technology Society (CPMT) Electronics Manufacturing Technology Award in acknowledgement of his contributions to electronics manufacturing technology.(read...)
  1102. NOTE Sees 10% Sales Growth in Q2; Appoints New CEOApril-June Sales were SEK 298.6 (312.1) million. In like-for-like terms, sales increased by 10%; Peter Laveson has been appointed NOTE's new CEO and President, and takes up his position immediately. (read...)
  1103. ASSEMBL…ON Exhibits at Nepcon ShenzhenRoyal Philips Electronics subsidiary Assembléon is emphasizing the importance of integrating hardware, software and service to minimize the total cost of placement at Nepcon Shenzhen (31 Aug to 2 Sept, Booth 2C30). (read...)
  1104. Boeing Sees $3.6 Trillion Market for New Commercial AirplanesBoeing forecasts a $3.6 trillion market for new commercial airplanes over the next 20 years as world economies rebound and strong demand for new and replacement aircraft spurs growth. (read...)
  1105. Medical Electronics Symposium Keynote Speakers SetThe SMTA and MEPTEC are proud to announce the keynote speakers for their co-organized 2010 Medical Electronics Symposium, Successful Strategies for the Medical Electronics Sector: Steady Growth Keeps the Momentum Moving Forward.(read...)
  1106. Prismark: Global PCB Industry to See 12% Growth in 2010The production value of the global PCB industry is expected to grow 12.4% on year to US $46.316 billion in 2010 after posting a decline of 14.8% in 2009.(read...)
  1107. Computrol Utilizes Fischer Technology's XDAL 237 XRFFischer Technology’s XDAL 237 X-Ray Fluorescence system will further enhance Computrol’s incoming inspection capabilities in terms of measuring coating thicknesses and conducting material analysis on incoming raw parts and PCBs. (read...)
  1108. QSX Instruments Announces XRF Rental OptionsRental programs for XRF Analyzers have become increasingly popular in recent years as a method of solving short term testing needs. To meet this growing need, QSX Instruments LLC has announced a variety of rental options for their Handheld XRF Analyzer.(read...)
  1109. IDC: PC Rebound Continues With Growth Over 22%Despite rising worries over sovereign debt and the pace of economic recovery, the global PC market grew 22.4% in the second quarter of 2010 (2Q10), in-line with forecasted growth of 22.9%, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly PC Tracker. (read...)
  1110. Siemens PLM Software Launches Solid Edge Productivity Summit TourSiemens PLM Software is launching the Solid Edge Productivity Summit Tour, a set of complimentary, one-day, technically-rich events for new and seasoned Solid Edge® software users.(read...)
  1111. Tessera Applauds President Obama's Efforts to Spur InnovationTessera Technologies Inc. today announced its support of President Obama's efforts to strengthen the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to help spur innovation.(read...)
  1112. GE Achieves Breakthrough in White OLED Lighting DevicesGE Global Research, GE Lighting and Konica Minolta have achieved a major breakthrough that brings the companies closer to making high-efficiency organic light-emitting diode lighting devices a reality.(read...)
  1113. Globecomm Awarded $8.7 Million Ka-Band Infrastructure Contract Globecomm Systems Inc. announced today that the company has been awarded an infrastructure contract from a foreign government valued at $8.7 million.(read...)
  1114. ATS' New System Enables Air Flow, Temperature TestingAdvanced Thermal Solutions, Inc. has introduced the iTHERM-100 Test Station, a turnkey system of laboratory instruments and sensors for studies that require precise air flow velocity and temperature measurement. Applications include thermal management studies on boards, heat sinks, fans, ATCA cards and racks. (read...)
  1115. IBM Aids in Improving the Medical IndustryIBM today announced plans to enlist some of the company's leading scientists and technologists to help medical practitioners and insurance companies provide high-quality, evidence-based care to patients.(read...)
  1116. Eurotech to Supply Embedded Computers for Medical AppsEurotech today announces a US $1.2 million contract to supply embedded computers to a leading medical original equipment manufacturer that specializes in blood management and cardiopulmonary devices. (read...)
  1117. Solar Energy Index Underperforms S&P in Q2 Lincoln International's Renewable Energy Group is pleased to present the latest 2010 Solar Energy Stock Index Report, which tracks relevant solar company metrics in this growing industry.(read...)
  1118. SAIC Receives $37 Million Order to Support NSWCThe company will provide engineering and technical support to NSWC's Power, Energy and Interconnect Technologies Division, including research and development, prototyping, fabrication, modeling and simulation, logistics, interoperability testing and quality assurance.(read...)
  1119. Blu-ray Player Shipments to Exceed 62.5 Million in 2011Worldwide Blu-ray player shipments are expected to more than double between 2009 and the end of 2010, and the numbers from ABI Research forecast continued growth next year, for a total of more than 62.5 million shipments in 2011. (read...)
  1120. General Dynamics Receives I3MP Contract from U.S. ArmyGeneral Dynamics will engineer, furnish, install, test and cut over into operational service a full range of government certified telecommunications systems, including voice, transport and data networks.(read...)
  1121. Bürkle Receives Top 100 Innovator Award in GermanyRobert Bürkle GmbH has received a Top 100 Innovator award for the eighth time.(read...)
  1122. SEMI: Semicon Equipment Sales to Reach $32.5 BillionSEMI projects 2010 semiconductor equipment sales to reach $32.50 billion according to the mid-year edition of the SEMI Capital Equipment Forecast.(read...)
  1123. SMTA Announces Symposia and July WebinarsThe SMTA has announced four focused symposia included with conference registration at the upcoming SMTA International, October 24-28, 2010 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida. (read...)
  1124. AS&E Order for Multiple ZBV X-Ray Screening Systems American Science and Engineering, Inc. announced today the receipt of a $7.3 million order from the U.S. government for multiple Z Backscatter Van X-ray screening systems--the industry's top-selling mobile X-ray screening system.(read...)
  1125. API Technologies Receives Custom Hybrid Circuits OrderAPI Technologies Corporation has received an order for approximately $1.5 million to provide custom hybrid circuits to a multi-national technology customer. (read...)
  1126. Mentor Seeks Tech Leadership Awards EntriesMentor Graphics Corporation issued a call-for-entries of its 22nd annual Technology Leadership Awards, continuing its tradition of recognizing excellence in PCB design. (read...)
  1127. Avnet Signs Distribution Agreement with AbraconAvnet Electronics Marketing Americas, a business region of Avnet, Inc., today announced a distribution agreement with Abracon Corporation, a global manufacturer of precision frequency control, signal conditioning, clock distribution and inductive products.(read...)
  1128. REACH SVHC: Substances of Very High ConcernWalter Jager, Director of Engineering for Intertek, sits down with Editor Ray Rasmussen to discuss the latest challenges electronics manufacturers are facing with restricted substances. An SVHC designation is the first step in restricting substances for use in electronics.(read...)
  1129. Elcoteq Brasil Eyes ISO/TS16949The Elcoteq plant located in Manaus, Amazonas, Brasil is pursuing ISO/TS-16949 Quality Registration and Certification to serve the automotive customers. (read...)
  1130. German PCBs Continue Strong Growth in AprilOverall sales of PCBs for April were up 7.6% month-on-month. The sales volume was likewise significantly up by 45% compared with April 2009. (read...)
  1131. Essemtec Addresses Pick-and-Place System ChallengesPneumatic dispensing valves mounted on SMT pick-and-place machines were just a useful accessory to save expensive stencils when producing prototypes before; but the application range is much wider now as modern SMD placement machines also can be combined with high-tech metering systems.(read...)
  1132. EE Technologies Expands in MexicoEE Technologies, Inc. has extended its contract for manufacturing support, or "shelter" services, in Mexico with The Offshore Group through 2015, and has announced that it will expand its Empalme, Sonora production facility.(read...)
  1133. IPC Urges Participation in Budapest Assembly Conference IPC President Denny McGuirk says, "Budapest is an ideal place to hold an assembly conference. Hungary is the largest electronics producer in the CEE region and electronics is the largest industry in the country. The list of companies in Hungary is a ‘who's who' of electronics manufacturing services companies, and many global OEMs also call Hungary their home."(read...)
  1134. Elcoteq to Release Q2 Results July 21, 2010Elcoteq SE will publish its second-quarter 2010 result on Wednesday, July 21, at 9:00 a.m. (EET). (read...)
  1135. GOEPEL electronic Introduces New Low-Cost Boundary Scan ControllerGOEPEL electronic introduced the SCANBOOSTER/PCIe-DT, a new, high-performance and low-cost Boundary Scan controller, as an addition to the company's SCANBOOSTERTM product line.(read...)
  1136. Practical Components Releases PCB200-Thermal CyclePCB200-Thermal Cycle is the new Practical Components Thermal Test Board for 15 mm PoP components. This board helps test and optimize assembly methods that may produce significant thermal gradients across the assembly in the X, Y and Z axes. (read...)
  1137. Christopher Associates Sponsors Research on Solder Paste Printing Process GuideChristopher Associates is proud to have sponsored a recent study conducted by noted industry expert Chrys Shea. The research identified the root causes of defects in the stencil printing process. (read...)
  1138. MIRTEC Europe Sees Increase in SalesAccording to David Bennett, Managing Director, the reasons behind these continued successes are the technological advantages which the Mirtec equipment has over the opposition.(read...)
  1139. TCS Receives $6.1 Million World-Wide Satellite Systems OrderTeleCommunication Systems, Inc. has been awarded an order with a ceiling value of $6.1 million to provide SATCOM Communication and Mission Analysis (SCMA) Shelters to the U.S. Army. (read...)
  1140. CSC Secures $224 Million U.S. Army Task Order CSC announced today that the U.S. Army awarded the company a task order to provide technical and engineering support for its Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center. (read...)
  1141. Eaton Signs Letter of Intent to Supply Cockpit Panels, Dimming ControlsEaton Corporation, Shanghai Aviation Electric Co., Ltd. and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. have signed a letter of intent for Eaton to supply the cockpit panel assemblies and dimming control system for the COMAC C919 aircraft program. (read...)
  1142. ESC India 2010 to Address Critical Issues in the Embedded SpaceEmbedded Systems Conference (ESC) India 2010 will feature a CXO Panel discussion "India Design Houses: More of the Same?" aimed at Senior Management and Engineers from the embedded industry. (read...)
  1143. Harris Receives $11 Million Order for Falcon III RadiosHarris Corporation has received an $11 million order from the U.S. Department of Defense for Falcon III AN/PRC-117G multiband manpack radio systems to address the emerging requirements for increasingly capable networked battlefield communications. (read...)
  1144. Gartner: Global PC Shipments Up 21% in Q2Worldwide PC shipments reached 82.9 million units in the second quarter of 2010, a 20.7% increase from the second quarter of 2009, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. (read...)
  1145. ATK Delivers First Production AARGM to the U.S. Navy The missiles were delivered to the U.S. Navy by ATK at its Allegany Ballistics Laboratory facility located in Rocket Center, West Virginia. The AARGM team has previously completed both the Developmental and Operational Assessment test phases of the program. (read...)
  1146. Chin-Poon Enjoys Record June RevenuesPCB maker Chin-Poon Industrial has posted consolidated revenues of NT $1.49 billion (US $46.4 billion) for June 2010, the company's highest monthly record. (read...)
  1147. Compal Expects Increase in Monthly LCD TV ShipmentsCompal Electronics expects its monthly LCD TV shipments to reach 500,000 to 600,000 units or higher in the second half of 2010 and aims to ship six million units for the entire year.(read...)
  1148. Pickering Interfaces' New Power Supply Supports PXI TriggeringPickering Interfaces is expanding its range of PXI power supply products with the introduction of the 41-743, a single channel power supply that supports PXI Triggering, as well as external triggering.(read...)
  1149. iNEMI Workshop to Focus on Alternative Energy ChallengesiNEMI's Alternative Energy Workshop will focus on the technology challenges and standardization gaps that are affecting deployment of alternative energies, and identify issues that can best be solved by the electronics industry working in cooperation with the energy sector.(read...)
  1150. IPC to Hold Assembly Conference in HungaryIPC will hold the first Electronics Assembly Quality & Reliability Conference on October 6-7, 2010 in Budapest, Hungary.(read...)
  1151. All Flex Completes Expansion, ImprovementsFlex maker All Flex has completed significant capital equipment improvements and substantial facility upgrades to prepare for further growth. (read...)
  1152. SMT Suffers 28% Revenue Drop in FY2010SMT's revenue in FY2010 was HK $1.87 billion, representing a 28.1% drop, as compared to that of FY2009. The net loss attributable to shareholders was HK $53.2 million. (read...)
  1153. China e-book Reader Sales Less than ExpectedDigitimes Research has revised its 2010 projected total e-book reader shipments in the China market from 1.5 million units originally to 900,000 units due to lower than expected sales.(read...)
  1154. Varian Ventures into Solar Cell Manufacturing TechnologyThe Varian Solion combines the best elements of the semiconductor industry's benchmark Varian VIISta product line with innovations developed specifically for the solar market, resulting in a revolutionary platform that will accelerate the industry towards grid parity.(read...)
  1155. FLIR Systems Receives $5.4 Million Order from U.S. CBPFLIR Systems, Inc. announced today that it has received a $5.4 million order from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (read...)
  1156. ZESTRON Presents at SMTA Pennsylvania Chapter Meeting As part of the company's continuing support of the SMTA, ZESTRON America will present at the SMTA's Western Pennsylvania Chapter Meeting held at the Aerotech Training Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Friday, July 23, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. (read...)
  1157. Intel Reports Record Q2 ResultsIntel Corporation today reported second-quarter revenue of $10.8 billion, up 34% year-over-year. The company reported operating income of $4.0 billion, net income of $2.9 billion and EPS of 51 cents. (read...)
  1158. Exception Secures Refinancing; Eyes GrowthException, a leading UK electronics contract manufacturer, is confident about its future growth prospects following refinancing. (read...)
  1159. Sanmina-SCI Holds Fiscal 3Q10 Conference Call July 26, 2010Sanmina-SCI Corporation announced today that it will host its fiscal 2010 third quarter earnings conference call on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 5:00 p.m EST. Jure Sola, Chairman and CEO, will lead the call.(read...)
  1160. SigmaTron Posts 29% Revenue Growth in Fiscal 4Q10Gary R. Fairhead, President and CEO, commented, "I am pleased to report our third consecutive profitable quarter and, perhaps even more significant, a quarter in which our revenue grew nicely from the levels in quarters two and three." (read...)
  1161. Exploring ITAR's Future and PresentThere's a chance that International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) and other regulations that dictate how North American companies handle controlled products will undergo dramatic alterations in the next few years. (read...)
  1162. OSI Systems Bags $4 Million Sub-Assemblies ContractOSI Systems' OSI Electronics subsidiary has received an order of approximately $4 million for electronic sub-assemblies from an innovative medical device manufacturer.(read...)
  1163. Kinsus, Nanya PCB Posted Strong Sales in JuneIC substrate makers Kinsus Interconnect Technology and Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board have posted strong revenues for June 2010, with Kinsus hitting NT $1.35 billion, and NPC, NT $3.02 billion.(read...)
  1164. Unitech Expects Modest Growth for Handset PCB Shipments With signs of weakening orders, Unitech Printed Circuit Board expects flat-to-modest growth for handset PCB shipments in the third quarter of 2010.(read...)
  1165. Tier-1 EMS Stock Index Drops 23.4%Multiples for large tier EMS companies decreased 23.4% from last quarter due to a drop in equity values, while those of mid-tier EMS companies slid 13.6% due to lower equity values.(read...)
  1166. Pegatron Increases Mobos Effort to Propel SalesPegatron Technology is competing with Elite Computer System for motherboard and graphics card orders from China-based system integrators, according to industry sources.(read...)
  1167. It's Only Common Sense: Good is Not Good EnoughGood is not good enough! Listen to this week's all new column from Dan Beaulieu to learn what the industry will have to do to survive in a new world order. (read...)
  1168. Electronic Component Orders Climb in June Electronic component orders soared in June to their highest point in two years, according to the monthly order index compiled by ECA. The 12-month average, comparing this year's results to last year's, continued a sharp ascent that began last summer.(read...)
  1169. SchmartBoard Design Contest Victors Can Win iPadEntrants to the "2010 SchmartBoard MCU Challenge" can enter any or all of the segments and, utilizing SchmartBoard MCU Development Boards, design a circuit that best uses the MCUs from Microchip, Parallax and Texas Instruments. The contest runs from July 2010 through the end of the year.(read...)
  1170. DesignCon 2011 Issues Call For PapersSubmit your proposals now for the DesignCon 2011 DesignCon Business Forum and technical panels. Business Forum panels feature senior managers and executives addressing critical issues of concern to those responsible for managing the business of electronic design. DesignCon 2011 takes place January 31-February 3, 2011.(read...)
  1171. Siemens PLM Software Partners with MicrosoftTecnomatix Quality Software Running on Windows Azure Platform is one of Several Joint Projects with Microsoft to Further Enhance PLM Customer Value through Cloud Computing(read...)
  1172. IDGA's Summit to Feature Small Business Opportunity DayThe Institute for Defense and Government Advancement is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Military Antennas Summit scheduled for September 27-30, 2010 at the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Virginia.(read...)
  1173. Bayer MaterialScience Joins Flexible Electronics ResearchBayer MaterialScience AG, one of the world's largest producers of polymers and high-performance plastics, and Holst Centre, an open-innovation initiative by research organizations IMEC (Belgium) and TNO (The Netherlands), have now announced their partnership in the flexible electronics sector. (read...)
  1174. Online Technical Courses Offered by IPC The IPC has announced its online Technical Education for July and August.(read...)
  1175. Researchers Develop Acoustic FibersMIT researchers create fibers that can detect and produce sound. Could lead to clothes that capture speech, tiny filaments to measure blood flow or pressure.(read...)
  1176. DYMAX Hosts International Partner Outreach ProgramDYMAX Corporation, an ISO 9001 certified, world-leading manufacturer of advanced light-curable adhesives, coatings and sealants and light-curing equipment, hosted an International Partner Outreach Program at their facility in Torrington, Connecticut. (read...)
  1177. Consumer Reports Index: Economy Making Slow Advancements"The climb out of this recession remains slow with frequent setbacks and unlike most recoveries, where the climb out is roughly linear, we are seeing many ups and downs as consumers once again try to regain their footing," said Ed Farrell, a director of the Consumer Reports National Research Center.(read...)
  1178. Report: Visualization Tech Vital in Improving Product Decision MakingVisual Information Can Help Manufacturers of Complex Products Improve Comprehension and Effective Participation Throughout Product Life-Cycle (read...)
  1179. Mentor Graphics Inks Agreement with Magneti MarelliThe agreement is the culmination of a partnership which, eighteen months ago, saw Magneti Marelli decide to expand its Valor(R) vManage installations for assembly traceability and feeder verification worldwide, including manufacturing sites in Italy, Spain, and Mexico. (read...)
  1180. Flextronics, Firedog Cooperate to Expand OfferingsThe combined offering of Firedog and Flextronics RTS delivers state-of-the-art connected home and business solutions for all electronic solutions and a superior service experience for OEMs, retailers, carriers, consumers and small to medium businesses. (read...)
  1181. Clean Energy Investment Holds Steady in Q2Funding Stays Level Despite Dwindling Funding for European Projects and Growing Concerns Over Greece and the US Economic Recovery (read...)
  1182. Report: Overall Q1 EDA Revenue Up, PCB DownThe EDA Consortium reports that EDA industry revenue for Q1 2010 was $1.25 billion, a 4.6% increase compared to $1.2 billion in Q1 2009. But Q1 PCB and MCM revenue decreased 8.8% YOY to $109.4 million. PCB & MCM EDA revenue has decreased 8.9% over the last four quarters.(read...)
  1183. Aegis Expands Representative Territory of Rich Sales Aegis Software is pleased to announce the expansion of their business relationship with Rich Sales Inc. Rich Sales representative territory now includes the states of Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and the country of Mexico.(read...)
  1184. Lockheed Martin's Savi Ships USMC Tracking SystemsLockheed Martin's Savi Technology has received a U.S. Marine Corps order for 50 Portable Deployment Kits to locate, track and manage RFID-tagged supplies anywhere, anytime in support of expeditionary force surges in Afghanistan. (read...)
  1185. Concentrix Solar Expands U.S. Market PresenceMajor Supplier of CPV Systems for Utility-scale Solar Power Plants Prepares for Growth in U.S. with new Office, Additional Personnel and CEC Listing(read...)
  1186. Rowland on RoHS 2 Draft ExemptionsRoHS 2 is intended to be an improved version of the existing RoHS legislation; the objective is to develop a regulatory process that is simple, understandable, effective and enforceable. The approval vote is provisionally set for October 2010.(read...)
  1187. Tyco Electronics Exhibits at Intersolar North America 2010Tyco Electronics exhibits at Intersolar North America 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, July 13-15, booth 7962.(read...)
  1188. Alternatives to Conventional Solder Focus of IMAPS-UK SeminarIMAPS-UK held a one-day technical seminar on June 30, 2010, in conjunction with IeMRC, The Welding Institute and NPL in Teddington, UK, to provide an opportunity to discover more information about new interconnection processes and materials that are increasingly providing alternatives to conventional solder.(read...)