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HARRISBURG, PA -- Tyco Electronics’ Global Application Tooling Division (GATD) has established an Automation Technology Center to develop lead-free PCB assembly technologies and RFID inlay assembly processes and systems. The new center, located in Willow Grove, PA, will be led by George Szekely, general manager.
“Our customers face significant challenges in adapting their manufacturing processes to meet the rapidly approaching RoHS deadlines, and the deployment of RFID technologies bring challenges in inlay manufacturing as well,” said Szekely. “For some time we’ve been focusing on lead-free manufacturing processes, and on RFID inlay assembly processes and systems. This new Technology Center will offer our customers leading-edge equipment solutions, process development and prototype short run services.”
The GATD supplies automated equipment and production tooling used in the manufacturing of electronic assemblies.
HERNDON, VA — The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) has released its 2005 Research Priorities, which presents the consensus on R&D needs identified in the 2004 iNEMI Roadmap. The document, intended to help the industry focus on areas critical to future competitiveness, highlights six key challenges the electronics manufacturing industry faces.
ARLINGTON, VA – The monthly order index compiled by the Electronic Components, Assemblies & Materials Association (ECA) began the fourth quarter on an up note, as October numbers continued the strong performance that began in July.
"We're seeing almost the exact opposite of what we witnessed last year at this time," Bob Willis said in a press release. "In 2004, the end of summer marked a downturn; this year, the order index took a big jump in July and the upward momentum has continued."
"CARTS Asia and CARTS Europe [recent ECA events] showed that the industry is in a good place now," says Willis. "Nobody is predicting a boom, but strong worldwide growth is expected, with a few normal regional fluctuations."
"We're seeing almost the exact opposite of what we witnessed last year at this time," Bob Willis said in a press release. "In 2004, the end of summer marked a downturn; this year, the order index took a big jump in July and the upward momentum has continued."
"CARTS Asia and CARTS Europe [recent ECA events] showed that the industry is in a good place now," says Willis. "Nobody is predicting a boom, but strong worldwide growth is expected, with a few normal regional fluctuations."
