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ROCKLIN, CA -- International DisplayWorks reported first-quarter revenues increased 85% to $18.1 million, a record, for the period ended Jan. 31.

Gross profit rose 53% to $3.6 million, while net income rose to $1 million.

"We are clearly executing our strategic growth plan, exceeding previous records for revenue, managing expenses and producing record profitability," said Tom Lacey, IDW's chairman and chief executive.

IDW guided for second quarter revenue of $22 million to $23 million.

International DisplayWorks manufactures and designs LCDs, modules and assemblies in China.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Alan Rae of NanoDynamics took home the best paper award at January's Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium.

Rae's paper, "Nanotechnology and Low Temperature Electronics Assembly," discussed concerns among board assemblers that some components are not - and will not - be ready for lead-free assembly.

He also revealed that assemblers of "exempt" boards -- military, aerospace, and automotive -- are finding that lead-containing components may no longer be available, which will force conversion of these complex boards.

Nanotechnology, Rae says, enables a number of tools which permit lower temperature assembly through enhanced solders, adhesives and novel attachment methods.

The award was selected by attendees of the Pan Pacific Symposium, which is sponsored by the SMTA.

UTICA, NY -- Dr. Ron Lasky, an expert on soldering, has launched a web log on electronics assembly.

The blog, sponsored by Indium Corp., is at indium.com/drlasky.

The blog offers comments on current events and ideas for process improvements. Readers can view the blog, follow links, and offer comments.

In a statement, Dr. Lasky said, "Blogging is a great method of staying in touch with our customers. It offers a quick way to share and record observations and ideas, and to solicit feedback. It lets our customers learn of, and weigh in on, important issues."