ATLANTA, Ga. — The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) has set the dates for CARTS Europe 2011: October 10-13 in Nice, France. CARTS Europe is the only technology conference for the passive electronic components industry. Leading industry experts present the latest information on advanced technologies and applications for: Harsh environments and reliability Alternative energy and…
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SEMI projects 2011 semiconductor equipment sales to reach $44.33 billion
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It sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but what do a leading EMS, two universities, and the US Department of Energy have in common? They are all working separately on technologies that, if combined, will lead to the ultimate solution in display technology. This week, EMS {complink 4773|Sanmina-SCI Corp.} entered into a manufacturing…
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I suspect that the knee-jerk reaction by some of the heavy hitters in the electronics manufacturing and aerospace sectors to completely cut-off independent distributors from their supply chains will not last. The potential for vast revenues to be lost due to production halts and unsatisfied customers whose contracts are not able to be fulfilled will…
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If there's one thing that throws any well laid manufacturing and supply chain plan into havoc it's the uncertainty surrounding the point at which competing devices deserve increased resources and production capacity. The electronics supply chain is facing such a challenge now in the jostling for consumer attention by manufacturers of e-readers and tablet PCs.…
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India wants a local semiconductor fabrication industry and has asked technology providers and investors to submit proposals to a government agency set up to oversee the development of the industry in the world's second most populous country. The India government took the unusual step of taking out an advertisement on this subject in the Economist…
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{complink 2294|Google} recently announced its newest entry into the social media arena with the launching of Google+. The beta release was limited to a small group of handpicked users. This is Google's newest attempt to compete with Facebook since the dismal failure of BUZZ. Does this really matter to business? If you listen to the…
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The high-tech electronics manufacturing market is one of the most dynamic industries around the world. Price fluctuations, component obsolescence, and component revisions occur on a daily basis. OEMs and their EMS providers must actively monitor and adapt to these changes throughout the quarter. As new prices and changes to components occur, OEMs and EMS providers…
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. — RF INDUSTRIES, LTD. (NASDAQ:RFIL), today announced that it has appointed Chief Financial Officer James Doss to the additional position of President. Howard Hill, RFI's former President and CEO, will continue in his current position as the Company's Chief Executive Officer. “Since joining RFI over five years ago and being promoted to…
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HSINCHU, Taiwan — SemiLEDs Corporation (NASDAQ: LEDS), a developer and manufacturer of LED chips and LED components, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, ended May 31, 2011. Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2011 was $5.6 million, a 43% decrease compared to $9.9 million in the third…
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