Both {complink 10867|Facebook} and {complink 2294|Google} this week have been accused of breaching the privacy of their users. With all the discussion recently on this site about using smartphones, the iPad, social networks, or mobile apps as supply chain management tools, I have the following question: How does data security work in these environments? I…
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ANGLETON, Texas — Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a leading integrated electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, announced its Thailand facility has successfully completed a full Quality System Inspection Technique (QSIT) audit from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through its premarket approval (PMA) supplement evaluation process, to manufacture Class III finished devices on behalf of…
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Over the last 18 months the semiconductor industry experienced another roller coaster ride as demand outpaced capacity, causing double bookings and raising average selling prices. So are we destined to overbuild capacity, overstock inventory, and suffer a corresponding downward cycle that has been so characteristic of the semiconductor industry? A slowdown is inevitable as the…
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AUSTIN, Texas — To improve manufacturing productivity, cost and cycle time for a targeted segment of manufacturers in the semiconductor industry, International SEMATECH Manufacturing Initiative (ISMI), announced today that it has launched a new Mature Fabs program. “Our diverse knowledge will provide solutions that will allow IC makers with mature fabs to ensure profitability and…
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THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. — Electronic components distributor Digi-Key Corporation, recognized by design engineers as having the industry’s broadest selection of electronic components available for immediate shipment, today announced it has stock on a large selection of evaluation boards and kits from ON Semiconductor. These design tools are available for purchase on Digi-Key’s global websites…
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MANSFIELD, Texas — Mouser Electronics, Inc., known for its rapid introduction of the newest products, today announced it is stocking new product from Vishay Semiconductors. The Vishay Semiconductors TSOP75D25 and TSOP35D25 are infrared receivers developed specifically for the LCD shutter glasses used with 3D-ready TV sets. The surface-mount TSOP75D25 and TSOP35D25 IR receivers are designed…
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SHANGHAI — Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation (NYSE: SMI; SEHK: 981) (“SMIC” or the “Company”), one of the leading semiconductor foundries in the world, today announced its consolidated results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2010. Third Quarter 2010 Highlights: • Revenue up by 7.6% to $ 410.1 million in 3Q10 from $…
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The explosive devices found in two shipments — one via FedEx and one via UPS — may not have detonated, but they have nevertheless struck terror throughout the supply chain. Or at least they should. The incident highlights how vulnerable the global supply chain is and thus how easily terrorism could slow, or even halt,…
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Executives at {complink 3297|Maxim Integrated Products Inc.} will be the first to tell you that three years ago, they were tough to do business with if you were a distributor. “I'd say we were probably one of their least favorite companies,” says Jason Green, Maxim's managing director for sales and applications, Americas, and corporate distribution.…
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SHENZHEN, China — Today, after launching the first new Boeing 777F (777F) in Shanghai in January this year, FedEx launched the second 777F route in Shenzhen, with four flights weekly from Tuesday through Friday. The new route meets the growing demand for capacity between Southern China and the United States. “The launch of the 777F…
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