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NATICK, MA -Cognex Corp., a supplier of machine vision systems, has acquired DVT Corp., a privately-held company based in Duluth, GA.
Cognex purchased the outstanding shares of DVT with a cash payment of $104 million made at the closing, and a final payment of up to $11 million in cash to be paid at the end of a one-year escrow period.
Cognex plans to maintain operations at the Georgia facility, and to continue selling and supporting the vision products through DVT's existing third-party distribution channel.
As a result of the acquisition, Cognex expects an increase in its revenue of approx. $15 - $20 million during fiscal year 2005.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Aggressive pricing pressure and
excess capacity are hurting margins at providers of EMS and ODM
services, a top investment bank said today.
Noting the "disappointing" margins of the last quarter turned in by Taiwan-based ODMs Hon Hai, Asustek and Quanta, Deutsche Bank asserted that further downsizing is ahead for the industry.
Noting the "disappointing" margins of the last quarter turned in by Taiwan-based ODMs Hon Hai, Asustek and Quanta, Deutsche Bank asserted that further downsizing is ahead for the industry.
The National Physical Laboratory seeks papers for its "Electronics Assembly" conference and exhibition to be held July 13 at NPL's Teddington, UK, facility.
A program committee, drawn from university and industry members, will review submitted papers in a range of disciplines, including: emerging technologies, components, assembly, lead-free and business trends.
For more info, visit: http://www.npl.co.uk/ei/clubs/sstc/.
While visiting the site, also note that the FAQ page ( www.npl.co.uk/ei/news/faqs.html ) has been updated and extended.
It now poses the "Top 37 Questions" giving answers and offering advice on a range of topics relevant to lead-free soldering, including the WEEE/RoHS directives, compliance, solder replacements, equipment upgrades, component compatibility, reliability and training.
A program committee, drawn from university and industry members, will review submitted papers in a range of disciplines, including: emerging technologies, components, assembly, lead-free and business trends.
For more info, visit: http://www.npl.co.uk/ei/clubs/sstc/.
While visiting the site, also note that the FAQ page ( www.npl.co.uk/ei/news/faqs.html ) has been updated and extended.
It now poses the "Top 37 Questions" giving answers and offering advice on a range of topics relevant to lead-free soldering, including the WEEE/RoHS directives, compliance, solder replacements, equipment upgrades, component compatibility, reliability and training.
