SAN JOSE -- SEMI today announced the release of eight standards, including specifications for epitaxial
silicon wafers, test methods for measuring mechanical vibrations in FPD
handling equipment, MEMS terminologies, and data matrix symbology for
automated identification of EUV lithography masks.
SEMI releases specs three times per year. The Nov. 1 batch of eight new
technical standards are applicable to the semiconductor, flat panel
display and MEMS manufacturing industries.
ANGLETON, TX -- Benchmark Electronics
reported sales
of $561 million for the quarter ended Sept. 30, up 11% from last year. Third-quarter net income was
$20.3 million, up 12.7%.
"Our third quarter results are a clear indication that our strategy is
working as we delivered double digit growth in sales and net income," said president and CEO Cary T. Fu.
TORONTO -- Celestica this afternoon said third-quarter sales
were down 8% to $1.99 billion, year-over-year. The GAAP loss for the
quarter ended Sept. 30 was $19.6
million, including charges, versus $24.4 million last year.
Operating margins were 2.3%, up from 1.8% a year ago
The comany guided for Q4
revenue of $1.9 billion to $2.1 billion, and adjusted net earnings of $0.10 to $0.18.