Circuits Assembly Online Magazine - Features

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL -- In the wake of the now-defunct Millennium Electronics, a new EMS provider has sprung up here in the north Chicago suburbs.

AYUDHAYA, THAILAND -- Benchmark Electronics has restarted operations here a week ahead of its planned schedule.

ARMONK, NY – IBM unveiled the sixth annual “IBM 5 in 5" – a list of innovations that have the potential to change the way people work, live and interact during the next five years, based on market and societal trends, as well as emerging technologies:

NEVADA CITY, CA -- Demand for portable Internet connectivity devices such as cellphones, tablets, GPS devices, MP3 players and more is very strong, despite poor economic times. What these items have in common is that they all pack an enormous amount of functionality into a very small space.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil Circuit’s fiscal first-quarter net profits grew 5.8% year-over-year to $112.9 million on growth across all major business segments.

Net revenue increased 6% to $4.33 billion, within range of previous forecasts.

The diversified manufacturing services segment continued to be the strongest performer year-over-year during the period, making up 30% of revenue. Enterprise and Infrastructure reported slower revenue growth as a result of customer inventory adjustments.

Jabil forecasts $4 billion to $4.2 billion in second-quarter revenue.

The EMS company manufactures printed circuit boards for the computer, automotive, networking and telecom equipment markets.