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HERNDON, VA — iNEMI will hold a workshop for its next technology roadmap on May 17 in Herndon, VA.
“This workshop
provides a progress report on the roadmap, and gives industry an advance look
at key findings,” said Chuck Richardson, iNEMI staff
manager of roadmapping. “It also provides the opportunity for industry
feedback — kind of a ‘reality check’ on the conclusions being drawn — and
allows mid-course corrections, if necessary.
Participants have the advantage of gaining early insight into the
anticipated future direction of the electronics industry, and discussions and
feedback help us improve the final roadmap report.”
CARLSBAD, CA – Asymtek, a top maker of dispensing systems, was named a 2005 recipient of Intel Corp.'s Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement award, the chipmaker's highest honor for its suppliers.
The company was given the award for its efforts in supplying Intel with automated dispensing equipment.
In a press statement, Asymtek president Bob Ciardella said, “Asymtek is honored to have met the high standards associated with Intel’s SCQI award for the third consecutive year. Earning this prestigious award is an acknowledgement of Asymtek’s commitment to quality, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.”
Ron Rinfret, director of Intel’s assembly capital equipment development, said, “Asymtek continues to prove themselves as one of Intel’s top suppliers by achieving the SCQI award for the third consecutive year. Asymtek continues to go beyond expectations by executing flawlessly to our rigorous demands and critical timelines while delivering creative engineering solutions to support and align to Intel’s technology roadmap.”
Intel’s Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement process encourages suppliers to strive for excellence and continuous improvement. To qualify for SCQI status, suppliers must score at least 95 percent on a report card that assesses performance and ability to meet cost, quality, availability, delivery, technology and responsiveness goals.
The company was given the award for its efforts in supplying Intel with automated dispensing equipment.
In a press statement, Asymtek president Bob Ciardella said, “Asymtek is honored to have met the high standards associated with Intel’s SCQI award for the third consecutive year. Earning this prestigious award is an acknowledgement of Asymtek’s commitment to quality, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.”
Ron Rinfret, director of Intel’s assembly capital equipment development, said, “Asymtek continues to prove themselves as one of Intel’s top suppliers by achieving the SCQI award for the third consecutive year. Asymtek continues to go beyond expectations by executing flawlessly to our rigorous demands and critical timelines while delivering creative engineering solutions to support and align to Intel’s technology roadmap.”
Intel’s Supplier Continuous Quality Improvement process encourages suppliers to strive for excellence and continuous improvement. To qualify for SCQI status, suppliers must score at least 95 percent on a report card that assesses performance and ability to meet cost, quality, availability, delivery, technology and responsiveness goals.
GLEN COVE, NY -- An announcement on the sale of Photocircuits, one of the largest and oldest PCB manufacturers in North America, is expected later today.
A deal with investment firm American Pacific Financial Corp. is expected to be announced by the company shortly, according to persons with close knowledge of the deal.
A deal with investment firm American Pacific Financial Corp. is expected to be announced by the company shortly, according to persons with close knowledge of the deal.
CHARLOTTE, NC -- Solectron Corp.'s facility here has gained certification to the IPC Restrictions on Hazardous Materials Lead-Free Electronics Assembly Process Capability, the company said today. The site, which was the beta site for the IPC program, is the first of the tier one EMS firms to receive the certification.
PARIS -- Alcatel is expected to purchase a larger share of Thales, a manufacturer of defense electronics, when its board meets later this week.
Another player on the scene is EADS, which is reportedly offering its satellite production to Thales in exchange for a stake in the company.
WASHINGTON -- The Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday voted to double the number of H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers as part of a controversial immigration bill that faces a tough fight in Congress.
The proposed measure, which would raise the number of H-1B visas to 115,000, with an option of raising the cap 20% more each year, was included in the Senate's immigration bill.
The committee passed the bill 12-6. It now goes before the full Senate.
H1-B visas are controversial as many tech companies insist on them and yet critics claim they come at the expense of American workers who would otherwise fill those jobs.
H-1B visas are currently capped at 65,000 a year. The visas are good for six years.
The Judiciary Committee proposal would increase the annual cap of H-1B visas to 115,000 beginning in 2007 while maintaining all existing exemptions, a move that would effectively would boost the number of H-1B visas to nearly 300,000 a year, according to published reports.
The proposed measure, which would raise the number of H-1B visas to 115,000, with an option of raising the cap 20% more each year, was included in the Senate's immigration bill.
The committee passed the bill 12-6. It now goes before the full Senate.
H1-B visas are controversial as many tech companies insist on them and yet critics claim they come at the expense of American workers who would otherwise fill those jobs.
H-1B visas are currently capped at 65,000 a year. The visas are good for six years.
The Judiciary Committee proposal would increase the annual cap of H-1B visas to 115,000 beginning in 2007 while maintaining all existing exemptions, a move that would effectively would boost the number of H-1B visas to nearly 300,000 a year, according to published reports.
LONDON -- The U.K. Department of Trade and Industry has completed its implementation review of the WEEE directive and is now holding informal discussions with companies on "whether the implementation proposals will deliver the
objectives and obligations set by the directive in an effective and
efficient way.”
The DTI emphasized, however, that further review of the implementation plans will not be sought.
The DTI emphasized, however, that further review of the implementation plans will not be sought.
SHANGHAI -- SMTA China will officially form next week during Nepcon China in Shanghai, kicking off its first executive committee meeting in conjunction with the SMTA Hong Kong chapter’s annual meeting.
A ceremony and dinner will be held April 5 at 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Centre International Hotel.
A ceremony and dinner will be held April 5 at 5 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of Shanghai Everbright Convention & Exhibition Centre International Hotel.
TORRANCE, CA -- The Micro Printer division of Seiko Instruments USA Inc. has signed a distribution agreement with Mouser Electronics to distribute its thermal printers.
"We are very enthusiastic to be working with Mouser Electronics,” said Bob Falco, director and division manager, of the Micro Printer division. “This agreement really complements our existing distribution channels. "
Glenn Smith, president and CEO of Mouser, said, “Adding Seiko Instruments thermal printers to our broad repertoire of products is a great complement to our line card, and we are excited about the opportunity to offer our customers these innovative, high-quality products."
"We are very enthusiastic to be working with Mouser Electronics,” said Bob Falco, director and division manager, of the Micro Printer division. “This agreement really complements our existing distribution channels. "
Glenn Smith, president and CEO of Mouser, said, “Adding Seiko Instruments thermal printers to our broad repertoire of products is a great complement to our line card, and we are excited about the opportunity to offer our customers these innovative, high-quality products."
VANCOUVER -- Nam Tai
Electronics today reaffirmed its timetable for construction of new manufacturing facilities in Shenzhen by the end of 2006.
The EMS company recently acquired approximately 1.3 million sq. ft. of proprty in the Guangming Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Shenzhen and will invest $150 million in the expansion.
The EMS company recently acquired approximately 1.3 million sq. ft. of proprty in the Guangming Hi-Tech Industrial Park in Shenzhen and will invest $150 million in the expansion.
SAN JOSE -- Electronics manufacturing services provider Sanmina-SCI will help develop and build the WiMAX Mini-PCI for Wavesat Inc., a fabless supplier of
baseband chips for
WiMAX compliant systems.
WiMAX Mini-PCI modules are based on Wavesat’s WiMAX 3.5 GHz Mini-PCI reference design, and incorporates Wavesat chipsets and coprocessors.
David Dutkowsky, executive vice president for Sanmina-SCI’s communications infrastructure division, said, "Wavesat’s unique WiMAX expertise and strategic positioning, in conjunction with our manufacturing capability and international presence, will result in tangible benefits for the WiMAX industry worldwide."
WiMAX Mini-PCI modules are based on Wavesat’s WiMAX 3.5 GHz Mini-PCI reference design, and incorporates Wavesat chipsets and coprocessors.
David Dutkowsky, executive vice president for Sanmina-SCI’s communications infrastructure division, said, "Wavesat’s unique WiMAX expertise and strategic positioning, in conjunction with our manufacturing capability and international presence, will result in tangible benefits for the WiMAX industry worldwide."
SAN JOSE -- Fabless chip package designer Tessera Technologies has the inside track to win its patent infringement and antitrust cases against Micron Technology and Infineon Technologies, a Wall Street analyst said Friday.
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