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Clinton, NY -- Indium has begun manufacturing wave solder fluxes in its European facility. The company hopes the added capability from its Milton Keynes, England, facility will improve customer service in the region.
The company produces a full line of wave solder fluxes, including no-clean, residue-free fluxes that accommodate Pb-Free and Sn/Pb processes.
The company produces a full line of wave solder fluxes, including no-clean, residue-free fluxes that accommodate Pb-Free and Sn/Pb processes.
Rochester, NY – EMA Design Automation and Ageus Solutions have joined forces to provide environmental compliance solutions from design through manufacturing.
“We’re adding the ability to supply the mechanical portion of RoHS/WEEE compliance,” said Manny Marcano, president and CEO of EMA. “Aligning forces with Ageus allows us to expand our Engineering Data Management (EDM) solution to cover the entire manufactured product, which supports the entire RoHS/WEEE directive.”
EDM allows product development teams to record, manage and report the design and development data used in the creation of manufactured products.
Ageus provides RoHS/WEEE consulting, assessment and process of mechanical components and drawings. The company also has a comprehensive recycling network in Europe.
“We’re adding the ability to supply the mechanical portion of RoHS/WEEE compliance,” said Manny Marcano, president and CEO of EMA. “Aligning forces with Ageus allows us to expand our Engineering Data Management (EDM) solution to cover the entire manufactured product, which supports the entire RoHS/WEEE directive.”
EDM allows product development teams to record, manage and report the design and development data used in the creation of manufactured products.
Ageus provides RoHS/WEEE consulting, assessment and process of mechanical components and drawings. The company also has a comprehensive recycling network in Europe.
“RoHS compliance should not be dominating the agenda of electronics companies,” said Bruce Calder, president of Ageus. “Our focus is to seamlessly integrate RoHS/WEEE compliance into engineering systems and business practices allowing electronics companies to keep their focus on the core business of designing, manufacturing and selling electronics products.”
Cupertino, CA -- Is Apple going to break up its relationship with Motorola to introduce its own iPhone in late 2006? The long-rumored product once again made headlines last week as analysts speculated on an upcoming product introduction.
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said there was a 75% chance that Apple would release an iPhone in the next 12 months. And over the weekend, JPMorgan analyst Johnny Chan told Barrons that Apple is working on "an iPod with phone functions."
Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster said there was a 75% chance that Apple would release an iPhone in the next 12 months. And over the weekend, JPMorgan analyst Johnny Chan told Barrons that Apple is working on "an iPod with phone functions."
Most speculate that Apple will end up using Hon Hai Precision, a Taiwanese contract electronics manufacturer, to help them make it. Hon Hai already has contracts for the Power Mac G5 line and the iPod nano. (Dell, Intel, HP, Sony, and Cisco Systems are also rumored to be current Hon Hai customers.)
BEIJING -- Two U.S. senators, part of a delegation to China this week, are pressing Chinese officials to ease protections on its currency before the Senate votes on possible punitive measures next week.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) claim that China is manipulating its currency, in violation of World Trade Organization rules.
NORWALK, CT -- The global market for self-service machines, nearly
$11.3 billion in 2005, will reach $24 billion by 2010, an average annual growth
rate of 17%. According to BCC Research, the global number of
machines in service will grow from 2.1 million last year to 2.8 million by 2010,
an AAGR of 6.1%.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) and vending machines will continue to be the driving force for this market; the history and technology is long-standing and well-tested, and consumers will continue to show their support. An offshoot of the ATM, the self-service kiosk provides information to users instead of currency. These kiosks will begin to take off through the forecast period as well, as more consumers worldwide recognize their versatility and cost efficiency, BCC said.
Automated teller machines (ATMs) and vending machines will continue to be the driving force for this market; the history and technology is long-standing and well-tested, and consumers will continue to show their support. An offshoot of the ATM, the self-service kiosk provides information to users instead of currency. These kiosks will begin to take off through the forecast period as well, as more consumers worldwide recognize their versatility and cost efficiency, BCC said.
CONCORD, CA -- March Plasma Systems has established an advanced plasma applications and demonstration laboratory in Shanghai, China.
The new lab is located within the existing March-China offices and will be run by applications field service engineer Michael Zhang.
The laboratory is equipped with a variety of March plasma processing systems for processing PCB, semiconductor and microelectronic devices.
The new lab is located within the existing March-China offices and will be run by applications field service engineer Michael Zhang.
The laboratory is equipped with a variety of March plasma processing systems for processing PCB, semiconductor and microelectronic devices.
TOKYO - DENSO Corp. has established a new company in Tianjin, China. The addition is “in response to the production needs of Korean automotive manufacturers in China,” noted managing officer Mitsuharu Kato.
Tianjin Poong Sung Electronics Co., Ltd. will produce instrument clusters, beginning production at the end of 2006. By 2010, it is expected to employ 80 people with projected sales of US$23 million (2.7 billion yen).
This is DENSO’s second company to produce instrument clusters in China.
Tianjin Poong Sung Electronics Co., Ltd. will produce instrument clusters, beginning production at the end of 2006. By 2010, it is expected to employ 80 people with projected sales of US$23 million (2.7 billion yen).
This is DENSO’s second company to produce instrument clusters in China.
Kyzen Corp. will showcase AQUANOX A4630 in booth 2D01 at the upcoming Nepcon China/EMT China show in Shanghai.
The product was designed to clean Pb-free materials while providing low cost of ownership. The sixth-generation product brings ambient temperatures and low concentrations while exceeding industry standards for personnel and environmental safety.
Is typically used in aqueous spray-in-air equipment at 10 to 20% from ambient temperatures. Said to provide brilliant joints, pass after pass, without the use of sump side additives and throughout an extended bath life.
Effective on all no-clean materials.Is multi-solder safe for Pb-free and Pb-bearing solders in addition to most precious metals. It is part marking safe and compatible on all tested electronics industry labels (polyimide).
The product was designed to clean Pb-free materials while providing low cost of ownership. The sixth-generation product brings ambient temperatures and low concentrations while exceeding industry standards for personnel and environmental safety.
Is typically used in aqueous spray-in-air equipment at 10 to 20% from ambient temperatures. Said to provide brilliant joints, pass after pass, without the use of sump side additives and throughout an extended bath life.
Effective on all no-clean materials.Is multi-solder safe for Pb-free and Pb-bearing solders in addition to most precious metals. It is part marking safe and compatible on all tested electronics industry labels (polyimide).
Kyzen Corp., kyzen.com
ENDICOTT, NY -- Endicott Interconnect Technologies and Meadville Technologies Group Ltd. have entered a licensing agreement to produce EI's patented organic substrates at the Meadville's facility in Shanghai.
Under terms of the agreement, EI maintains control of the design, prototype, new product introduction, low to medium volume production, particularly for aerospace and defense applications, sales and technical support worldwide for the CoreEZ product line. Meadville will perform high volume runs of CoreEZ products.
No financial terms were disclosed.
Under terms of the agreement, EI maintains control of the design, prototype, new product introduction, low to medium volume production, particularly for aerospace and defense applications, sales and technical support worldwide for the CoreEZ product line. Meadville will perform high volume runs of CoreEZ products.
No financial terms were disclosed.
VANCOUVER, BC -- Nam Tai
Electronics has invested $3.4 million in three surface mount lines this quarter, raising its production capacity by about 17% based on passive chip placement.
SHANGHAI -- Boosted by demand from Samsung and LG Electronics, Chinese PCB fabricators are getting more orders for optoelectronic boards, DigiTimes reported, sourcing multiple parties.
According to those sources, optoelectronic PCB demand could grow 60 to 100% this year. Per DigiTimes, "sources estimated that a minimum of 2.4 million square feet of PCBs will be required to fulfill domestic demand in eastern China."
AU Optronics and Chi Mei Optoelectronics are two of the biggest, with 700,000 to 800,000 sq. ft. produced per month. Still, Samsung and LG require as much as 2.4 million sq. ft. of PCBs per month, the report said, an amount that could rise as much as one million sq. ft. per month next year.
According to those sources, optoelectronic PCB demand could grow 60 to 100% this year. Per DigiTimes, "sources estimated that a minimum of 2.4 million square feet of PCBs will be required to fulfill domestic demand in eastern China."
AU Optronics and Chi Mei Optoelectronics are two of the biggest, with 700,000 to 800,000 sq. ft. produced per month. Still, Samsung and LG require as much as 2.4 million sq. ft. of PCBs per month, the report said, an amount that could rise as much as one million sq. ft. per month next year.
NORTHBROOK, IL -- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is
notifying consumers that a soldering iron manufactured by Shuang Shi
Enterprise Co. Ltd. may pose a shock or fire hazard.
The iron, model CL-3, was built in November 2004 and is identifiable by the markings "6G98," "MODEL CL-3," "E190243" and the UL Listing Mark for the U.S. and Canada.
The iron, model CL-3, was built in November 2004 and is identifiable by the markings "6G98," "MODEL CL-3," "E190243" and the UL Listing Mark for the U.S. and Canada.
According to UL, the Taiwanese company shipped 2000 units.
According to UL, the securement of the power supply cord connections does not comply with UL's applicable safety requirements. This poses a risk of electric shock and fire hazard to users.
A picture of this product is at www.ul.com/media/newsrel/nr031706.html.UL recommends that users stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase.
The consumer contact for Shuang Shi is 28, Sheng Wong Chi Hsia, Li Yu Tang Tsun, San Yi Hsiang, Miao-Li Hsien 367, Taiwan.
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