SAN FRANCISCO – End-market demand remains relatively healthy, driven by robust growth in handsets, according to a new report from Deutsche Bank.
Following meetings with Flextronics, Jabil, Amphenol and Nam Tai Electronics Inc, the firm announced that “handset demand remains robust, while other high volume programs appear to be trending inline to slightly above plan.”
HAMILTON, VA -- Catcher Holdings Inc.,
a maker of portable handheld computer and communications
devices, has inked a manufacturing deal with Key Tronic. Terms were not disclosed.
Chief executive Charles Sander said the deal will help Catcher Holdings
in commercializing its proprietary wireless PCs. "We are excited to have KeyTronicEMS
leverage its engineering, design and manufacturing expertise for the
benefit of our technology."
SAN JOSE -- Outsourcing of cellphone manufacturing will increase
about 10 points over the next four years. However, the majority
production will remain in-house, says research firm iSuppli.
The fast pace of R&D changes in cellphones will limit the ability
of ODMs to convince OEMs to outsource their design work, the firm said.