Bringing my thoughts together from International CES 2014, I was struck by the extent of diversification – chips, devices, platforms, and especially end-markets. There was, as always, a dizzying amount of information, gadgets, solutions, and futuristic dreams. But two themes really stand out as likely capturing the next phase of the semiconductor and electronics industry:…
DetailsAt APEC 2014, Vishay Intertechnology will be highlighting its latest industry-leading power MOSFET, passive component, diode, and power IC technologies for a wide range of applications. New Products on Display at APEC 2014 Composite-Coupled Inductors Built on IHLP® Technology for SEPIC DC/DC Converters and Common Mode Applications Vishay is introducing the first devices in a…
DetailsEl Segundo, Calif. — The market for large-sized liquid-crystal display (LCD) panels is set for a seasonal drop in the first quarter after record shipments for TV and tablet panels in December, according to a new report from IHS Technology (NYSE: IHS). Despite record shipments, overall December shipments rose slightly from 81.6 million in November to…
DetailsBrussels — Black-market sales of counterfeit and substandard cellphones are a US$6 billion a year problem, a new in-depth report into the global counterfeit phone problem has found. The MMF’s report is the most comprehensive analysis of counterfeit and substandard cell phones in the world to date and involves months of analysis by the world’s…
DetailsAngleton, Tex. — Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE), a leading integrated contract manufacturing provider, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and year which ended December 31, 2013. “We completed 2014 with a robust fourth quarter and year-over-year growth. Revenue and earnings exceeded our fourth quarter expectations with growth driven organically by revenue from…
DetailsLittelfuse, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael P. Rutz, 42, as Vice President Supply Chain & Operational Excellence. In this newly created position, Rutz will be responsible for the company’s sourcing, supplier development, supply chain, quality and manufacturing engineering services. Rutz joins Littelfuse with 19 years of experience in the global electronics industry. His career…
DetailsSan-tron, Inc, a leading manufacturer of RF coaxial connectors and cable assemblies, has announced today that they have rehired Vincent Caputo as Senior Product Line Manager for Cable Assemblies. Mr. Caputo brings over 16 years of RF/microwave experience to the position and first came to San-ton as a Sales Associate in 2004, and more recently…
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Is your company just talking about products? Does it talk to the market at all? Does it express perspectives on trends, changes and what’s happening in your special area? Do you have the goal of focusing positive attention on your brand by demonstrating the company’s depth of expertise or the need for change? In a…
DetailsWESCO International, Inc. (NYSE: WCC), a leading provider of electrical, industrial, and communications MRO and OEM products, construction materials, and advanced supply chain management and logistics services, announced today that WESCO Distribution, Inc., through its wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, has completed the previously announced acquisition of LaPrairie, Inc., a wholesale distributor of electrical products located in…
DetailsJanuary manufacturing activities weakened in China to their lowest level since last June, dragged down by a drop in export orders and as companies increased job cuts, according to the HSBC monthly report on global production. The employee attrition rose to a nearly 5-year high, the bank said in the report jointly compiled with Markit…
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