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SANTA CLARA, CA – Intel Corp. today announced its future processors will be completely lead-free, beginning with its 45 nm high-k metal gate processors in the second half of this year, including Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Quad and Xeon processors.
AUSTIN, TX – BPM Microsystems now offers device-programming support of Luminary Micro’s Stellaris family of ARM microcontrollers across its entire line of production equipment.
The Stellaris device family is supported in the 28-SOIC and 48-LQFP package styles.
The Stellaris device family is supported in the 28-SOIC and 48-LQFP package styles.
LONG BEACH, CA – Driven by soaring sales of TFT-LCDs, the global electronic display market is expected to exceed $100 billion this year, up 8% over 2006, according to iSuppli Corp.
DULUTH, GA – Viscom has opened a 1,200 sq. ft. applications center in Shanghai. Inspection systems will be available for testing and up to four benchmarks per week.
Onsite applications specialists will provide consultation and support in the areas of x-ray and CT, and local training is now offered in Chinese and English.
In addition, the local spare parts hub has been expanded, shortening delivery times.
Onsite applications specialists will provide consultation and support in the areas of x-ray and CT, and local training is now offered in Chinese and English.
In addition, the local spare parts hub has been expanded, shortening delivery times.
SAN JOSE – Worldwide semiconductor manufacturing equipment billings reached $10.8 billion in the first quarter, SEMI today reported. This is 4% higher than the fourth quarter of 2006 and about 12% above the same quarter last year.
Worldwide semiconductor equipment bookings were $10.5 billion in the first quarter, 6% above last year and down 5% sequentially.
The April book-to-bill ratio was 1.00.
Worldwide semiconductor equipment bookings were $10.5 billion in the first quarter, 6% above last year and down 5% sequentially.
The April book-to-bill ratio was 1.00.
SAN BRUNO, CA – Worldwide Manufacturing USA Inc., a contract electronics manufacturer, announced that revenues increased 17% in the first quarter over last year.
Revenues were $2.8 million compared to $2.4 million year-over-year. Net income was $117,310 compared to $42,132 in 2006.
The increase in both revenues and profit was attributed to greater demand for the company's products and services.
Revenues were $2.8 million compared to $2.4 million year-over-year. Net income was $117,310 compared to $42,132 in 2006.
The increase in both revenues and profit was attributed to greater demand for the company's products and services.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. International Trade Commission will investigate HP’s claims that rival computer maker Acer is importing into the U.S. certain PCs and digital display devices that infringe HP patents.
MILPITAS, CA — Flextronics has signed a five-year deal to lease 100,103 sq. ft. at an industrial complex in Milpitas, effective next month. The company has not disclosed its intentions for the facility.
The EMS company will occupy about 60% of the 168,000-sq. ft. foot building.
The EMS company will occupy about 60% of the 168,000-sq. ft. foot building.
ARLINGTON, VA – JEDEC and IPC are seeking speakers to participate in two conferences dedicated to addressing reliability and reliability testing for Pb-free electronics: one in Berlin, Oct. 4-5; the other in Austin, TX, Dec. 3-5.
Proposals are being solicited for 30-45 minute timeslots, full-day tutorials (six hrs.) or half-day workshops (3 hrs.) on topics such as reliability, moisture sensitivity, process issues, rework, etc. An honorarium is offered to tutorial instructors.
Abstract deadlines are June 15 for the Berlin conference and Aug. 31 for Austin.
For more information, please visit http://www.ipc.org/calendar/2007/LFReliability_10_07/Relia_Test_CFP.pdf.
CHICAGO – Boeing honored 11 companies with its premier supplier award at its annual ceremony in Bellevue, WA.
Jena-Optronik of Jena, Germany received the award in the category of avionics; the Electronics/Hydraulics/Mechanical award went to Senior Systems Technology of Palmdale, CA. Major Structures was given to Korean Airlines Aerospace Division, Busan, South Korea. Patriot Machine, St. Charles, MO received the Purchased Outside Production award; Common Aerospace Commodities went to Wildwood Electronics, Madison, AL. New Breed Logistics, High Point, NC, was recognized for Aerospace Support; WebEx of Santa Clara, CA, received honors in the Non-Production/Shared Services Group category; SI International, Reston, VA, was recognized for Technology. The Diversity/Small Woman Business Enterprise award went to Barrios Technology, Houston, TX, and Diversity/Small Minority Business Enterprise went to Carrillo Business Technologies, Westminster, CA. Finally, the Diversity/Boeing Protégé award was given to Pacific Contours of Anaheim, CA.
Winners were determined based on statistical measurements of quality, on-time delivery, post-delivery support and cost over a 12-month period through September 2006. They also were evaluated on their ability to anticipate and respond to changing customer requirements.
The 2006 Supplier of the Year winners were selected from a field of more than 27,000 Boeing suppliers in nearly 100 countries.
Jena-Optronik of Jena, Germany received the award in the category of avionics; the Electronics/Hydraulics/Mechanical award went to Senior Systems Technology of Palmdale, CA. Major Structures was given to Korean Airlines Aerospace Division, Busan, South Korea. Patriot Machine, St. Charles, MO received the Purchased Outside Production award; Common Aerospace Commodities went to Wildwood Electronics, Madison, AL. New Breed Logistics, High Point, NC, was recognized for Aerospace Support; WebEx of Santa Clara, CA, received honors in the Non-Production/Shared Services Group category; SI International, Reston, VA, was recognized for Technology. The Diversity/Small Woman Business Enterprise award went to Barrios Technology, Houston, TX, and Diversity/Small Minority Business Enterprise went to Carrillo Business Technologies, Westminster, CA. Finally, the Diversity/Boeing Protégé award was given to Pacific Contours of Anaheim, CA.
Winners were determined based on statistical measurements of quality, on-time delivery, post-delivery support and cost over a 12-month period through September 2006. They also were evaluated on their ability to anticipate and respond to changing customer requirements.
The 2006 Supplier of the Year winners were selected from a field of more than 27,000 Boeing suppliers in nearly 100 countries.
SIOUX FALLS, SD – Raven Industries reported record first-quarter net income of $8.5 million, up 14% year-over-year. The company attributes its revenue growth to strong performance of its Flow Controls Division.
SHENZHEN – SMTA China is requesting technical papers for SMTA China South, which will be held Aug. 27-31 in conjunction with Nepcon South China.
Abstracts, author biographies and PowerPoints must be submitted in both English and Chinese, and all presentations must be made in Chinese.
Topics of interest include 01005 assembly, 3-D SiP, PoP, Pb-free reliability, component supply integrity, legal responsibility of non-RoHS parts/products entering europe, materials and process characterization, and flex circuit assembly.
Email abstracts to Peggy Chen, peggy@smta.org. Please include name, job title, company affiliation and all pertinent contact information.
The deadline for abstracts is May 30.
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