PC Shipments to Fall by Double Digits
Worldwide PC shipments is forecast to fall by -10.1% in 2013, slightly below the previous projection of -9.7%, according to IDC.
REE Quality Standards Proposed
Rare earth elements and rare earth materials are common in a wide variety of products, from cell phones to electric cars and beyond. Thus, REEs and REMs have become a critical component in the economies of many developing countries. Specifications and test methods are needed to determine if the purchased quality of REEs and…
If China Goes to War . . .
If China goes to war, the electronics and global manufacturing supply chain will be completely muddled up. It will lead to the worst of all worst case scenarios; logistics disarray and crippled production that will certainly drive the global economy into a nasty recession. Of course, we all hope (and think) this will never happen…
ISM: Manufacturing Continues Climb
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in November for the sixth consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the 54th consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business. The report was issued today by Bradley J. Holcomb, CPSM, CPSD, chair of the Institute for Supply Management™…
Imergy Power, Flextronics Collaborate on Energy Storage
Imergy Power Systems has entered into a design services agreement with Flextronics to design modular flow batteries.
NXP, Datang Telecom Establish JV in China
NXP Semiconductors and DATANG TELECOM TECHNOLOGY have formed a joint venture, establishing the first true automotive semiconductor company in China.
Motion Marketplace Stocks Autonics Rotary Encoders
Motion Marketplace now stocks Autonics rotary encoders that feature precise speed and position feedback.
Avnet, Analog Devices Celebrate 40th
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas celebrates 40th anniversary with Analog Devices.