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BILLINGSTAD, NORWAY -- Kitron, a top 50 global electronics manufacturing services company, reported third-quarter revenue of NOK 483.7 million, up 24% over 2007. The net profit rose nearly 14 times to NOK 95,000.
MANILA -- Electronics exports, the leading manufactured product in the Philippines, fell 2.7% in September, according to government data.
Electronics make up 58.4% of the nation's sales.
The country exported $2.6 billion worth of electronics goods in September, with US the leading destination.
Electronics make up 58.4% of the nation's sales.
The country exported $2.6 billion worth of electronics goods in September, with US the leading destination.
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN – Digi-Key Corp. has signed a deal to distribute Tyco Electronics’ passive components worldwide.
The new deal is aimed at growing markets in Europe and Asia.
Previously Digi-Key distributed Tyco’s products on a regional basis.
Tyco supplies passive electronic components used in the automotive, computer, consumer electronics, communication equipment, appliance, aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and instrumentation markets.
The new deal is aimed at growing markets in Europe and Asia.
Previously Digi-Key distributed Tyco’s products on a regional basis.
Tyco supplies passive electronic components used in the automotive, computer, consumer electronics, communication equipment, appliance, aerospace and defense, industrial machinery and instrumentation markets.
PHILADELPHIA – The American Competitiveness Institute will sponsor a pair of free workshops early next month. On Dec. 3, ACI will partner with Dage Precision Industries for a special half-day workshop on x-ray inspection criteria and common defect analysis, covering solder-related defects such as head-on-pillow, BGA and substrate opens.
On Dec. 11, ACI will team with Aqueous Technologies, Kyzen and Technical Devices to present the Low Stand-Off Cleaning Symposium. The one-day program includes training on practical approaches in cleaning the z-axis through inline and batch processes.
On Dec. 11, ACI will team with Aqueous Technologies, Kyzen and Technical Devices to present the Low Stand-Off Cleaning Symposium. The one-day program includes training on practical approaches in cleaning the z-axis through inline and batch processes.
Both workshops will be held at ACI in Philadelphia, and a free lunch will be provided.
CONKLIN, NY – The drop in demand for placement machines has hit Universal Instruments, which laid off 45 workers Tuesday, according to published reports.
The cuts include full-time employees in manufacturing and engineering support. Earlier in the month, UIC and sister company Unovis let go small numbers of staff in marketing. The firm now employs about 400 in the Binghamton, NY, area, say published reports.
The company says it has no plans for more layoffs in Binghamton but will reduce headcount elsewhere. No further details are currently available.
The cuts include full-time employees in manufacturing and engineering support. Earlier in the month, UIC and sister company Unovis let go small numbers of staff in marketing. The firm now employs about 400 in the Binghamton, NY, area, say published reports.
The company says it has no plans for more layoffs in Binghamton but will reduce headcount elsewhere. No further details are currently available.
TAIPEI -- Foxconn Electronics (the trade name of Hon Hai Precision Industry) reported October sales were up 29.1% year-over-year to $5.2 billion.
Sales were up 7.6% sequentially, the company said, on demand for networking and consumer electronics. PC sales were stable, the company said.
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