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SAN FRANCISCO – Fourth-quarter sales of PC units are topping even the most positive expectations, up 17% worldwide year-over-year, a leading analyst said today.
Chris Whitmore, an analyst with Deutsche Bank Equity Research, said recent remarks by AMD and Seagate suggest that demand is strong for PCs in general, and notebooks in particular. Furthermore, motherboard and notebook manufacturing are inline with normal seasonality, he said in a research note issued today.
Chris Whitmore, an analyst with Deutsche Bank Equity Research, said recent remarks by AMD and Seagate suggest that demand is strong for PCs in general, and notebooks in particular. Furthermore, motherboard and notebook manufacturing are inline with normal seasonality, he said in a research note issued today.
FRANKLIN, MA – Speedline Technologies will present two free Webinars on Feb. 16, covering issues involved the 0201 and 01005 component assembly process.
Two live sessions are available: the first at 2-3 a.m. EST (2-3 p.m. Singapore Time), and the second from 11 a.m. to 12 noon EST.
The Webinars will consist of a presentation, discussion of new technologies and techniques, practical advice and a Q&A opportunity.
Specific areas of discussion will include:
* PCB Pad Design
* Solder Paste Printing
* Solder Paste Selection
* Component Placement
* Reflow Soldering
* Inspection
Two live sessions are available: the first at 2-3 a.m. EST (2-3 p.m. Singapore Time), and the second from 11 a.m. to 12 noon EST.
The Webinars will consist of a presentation, discussion of new technologies and techniques, practical advice and a Q&A opportunity.
Specific areas of discussion will include:
* PCB Pad Design
* Solder Paste Printing
* Solder Paste Selection
* Component Placement
* Reflow Soldering
* Inspection
To register, visit speedlinetech.com/seminars.
NORWALK, CT -- Micro-electromechanical systems, or MEMS -- devices that integrate mechanical elements, sensors, actuators and electronics on a common silicon substrate -- are one of the fastest growing technology areas.
Sales of MEMS devices and production equipment worldwide was worth an estimated $5 billion in 2005, and will increase to $12.5 billion through 2010, an average annual growth rate of more than 20%, according to a soon-to-be-released report from Business Communications.
Microfluidic MEMS was the largest segment of the MEMS market in 2004, with a market share of over 44%, reflecting large sales of microfluidic MEMS inkjet heads, which totaled $1.8 billion or almost 40% of the global market in 2004.
Optical MEMS accounted for nearly 20% of the MEMS market in 2004, with MEMS pressure sensors having an 18% share.
Projected AAGRs in the three largest MEMS segments are generally lower than those of other types of MEMS and, as a result, these segments are expected to lose market share between 2004 and 2010.
Accelerometers have a projected AAGR of 45% between 2005 and 2010, and are expected to be the second largest MEMS market segment (after microfluidics) by 2010, with over 22% of the market. Gyroscopic MEMS and particularly RF (radio frequency) MEMS are also projected to gain significant market share between 2004 and 2010.
Life science applications dominated the MEMS market in 2004, with over 46% of the market. Automotive and consumer product applications accounted for most of the rest of the market, with shares of 27% and 17% respectively.
Life sciences, automotive, and consumer product applications should still account for the bulk of the MEMS market in 2010, collectively accounting for over 78% of the market.
Other MEMS application segments expected to grow appreciably in market share include telecommunications (whose market share is expected to grow from 4% in 2004 to 11% in 2010) and information technology (0.1% of the market in 2004 vs. 5.1% in 2010).
Sales of MEMS devices and production equipment worldwide was worth an estimated $5 billion in 2005, and will increase to $12.5 billion through 2010, an average annual growth rate of more than 20%, according to a soon-to-be-released report from Business Communications.
Microfluidic MEMS was the largest segment of the MEMS market in 2004, with a market share of over 44%, reflecting large sales of microfluidic MEMS inkjet heads, which totaled $1.8 billion or almost 40% of the global market in 2004.
Optical MEMS accounted for nearly 20% of the MEMS market in 2004, with MEMS pressure sensors having an 18% share.
Projected AAGRs in the three largest MEMS segments are generally lower than those of other types of MEMS and, as a result, these segments are expected to lose market share between 2004 and 2010.
Accelerometers have a projected AAGR of 45% between 2005 and 2010, and are expected to be the second largest MEMS market segment (after microfluidics) by 2010, with over 22% of the market. Gyroscopic MEMS and particularly RF (radio frequency) MEMS are also projected to gain significant market share between 2004 and 2010.
Life science applications dominated the MEMS market in 2004, with over 46% of the market. Automotive and consumer product applications accounted for most of the rest of the market, with shares of 27% and 17% respectively.
Life sciences, automotive, and consumer product applications should still account for the bulk of the MEMS market in 2010, collectively accounting for over 78% of the market.
Other MEMS application segments expected to grow appreciably in market share include telecommunications (whose market share is expected to grow from 4% in 2004 to 11% in 2010) and information technology (0.1% of the market in 2004 vs. 5.1% in 2010).
NORWALK, CT -- Worldwide shipments of electronic displays reached $85 billion last year and
will grow at an average annual growth rate of 10.6%, reaching $141 billion by
2010.
Rearchers Business Communications Co. forecast flat panel displays will almost eliminate CRTs, which accounted for just over 32% of the market in 2005 and are forecast to decline to 6.6% by 2010.
Flat panel displays accounted for 67% of the total value in 2005. and will grow at an AAGR of 16%, jumping from $57.8 in 2005 to $121.5 billion in 2010. At this point they will account for 85% of the total display value in 2010.
Liquid crystal displays are used in a broad range of technologies, particularly the fast growing handheld applications. LCDs are the primary competitor to the CRT and will reach an AAGR of 17.5% in 2010. Shipments of plasma displays, a competitor in large television applications, reached $4 billion in value in 2004. Over the five year forecast period, shipments of plasma displays are forecast to reach a value of $10 billion.
Organic light emitting displays (OLEDs) are a burgeoning display technology that had shipments valued at close to $1 billion in 2004. The value of OLED shipments is expected to grow at an AAGR of 22.3% by 2010 to reach more than $3 billion. Shipments of other display technologies, including inorganic LEDs and vacuum fluorescent displays are projected to grow in value at rates exceeding 4% through the 2010 forecast period.
Rearchers Business Communications Co. forecast flat panel displays will almost eliminate CRTs, which accounted for just over 32% of the market in 2005 and are forecast to decline to 6.6% by 2010.
Flat panel displays accounted for 67% of the total value in 2005. and will grow at an AAGR of 16%, jumping from $57.8 in 2005 to $121.5 billion in 2010. At this point they will account for 85% of the total display value in 2010.
Liquid crystal displays are used in a broad range of technologies, particularly the fast growing handheld applications. LCDs are the primary competitor to the CRT and will reach an AAGR of 17.5% in 2010. Shipments of plasma displays, a competitor in large television applications, reached $4 billion in value in 2004. Over the five year forecast period, shipments of plasma displays are forecast to reach a value of $10 billion.
Organic light emitting displays (OLEDs) are a burgeoning display technology that had shipments valued at close to $1 billion in 2004. The value of OLED shipments is expected to grow at an AAGR of 22.3% by 2010 to reach more than $3 billion. Shipments of other display technologies, including inorganic LEDs and vacuum fluorescent displays are projected to grow in value at rates exceeding 4% through the 2010 forecast period.
TAIPEI -- Foxconn filed more patent applications than any other business in Taiwan in 2005.
Foxconn, which also goes under the name Hon Hai Precision Industries, filed for 1,886 patents, nearly 1,000 more than runner-up Industrial Technology Research Institute. The EMS company received approval for 1,018 patents last year.
Foxconn, which also goes under the name Hon Hai Precision Industries, filed for 1,886 patents, nearly 1,000 more than runner-up Industrial Technology Research Institute. The EMS company received approval for 1,018 patents last year.
SUZHOU -- Indium
Corp. (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. has passed an audit for ISO-9001:2000
certification, the company announced.
The Suzhou facility is latest of the the company’s operations in the U.S., Europea, and Asia-Pacific to attain ISO-9001:2000 certification.
The Suzhou facility is latest of the the company’s operations in the U.S., Europea, and Asia-Pacific to attain ISO-9001:2000 certification.
HERNDON, VA— The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI) will kick off its 2007 Roadmap during Apex next month, with a meeting on Feb. 6-7. In addition, several iNEMI project activities and results will be discussed in conference forums and technical sessions.
Every two years, iNEMI maps the future manufacturing technology needs of the global electronics industry. The roadmap helps companies anticipate shifts in product requirements and provides an early warning of changes in technology or infrastructure. It also identifies emerging and disruptive technologies, fuels development of future projects and sets priorities for industry R&D over the next 10 years.
iNEMI is recruiting industry experts to participate in the 2007 Roadmap (membership is not required). The group is looking for a diverse mix of OEMs, EMS providers, suppliers and R&D institutes, including those in Europe and Asia.
For more details and a registration form, visit: inemi.org/cms/calendar/APEX_2006_Roadmap_2007_Mtg.html
Other iNEMI Meetings & Presentations
A Halogen-Free Call for Participation Meeting will take place on Feb. 8 at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. This is an organizational meeting for iNEMI’s new halogen-free effort. The initiative hopes to promote standards development by establishing materials, manufacturing, assembly and test guidelines for halogen-free PWBs based on market segment requirements and technical, commercial and functional viability.
Other meetings on Feb. 8 will cover Lead-Free and RoHS; tin whiskers; and roadmapping interconnect technology. Session of Feb. 9 include: copper vs. optoelectronics in PCBs; the medical standards initiative; industry adoption of IPC 2581; and the Pb-Free DPMO project.
A Halogen-Free Call for Participation Meeting will take place on Feb. 8 at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel. This is an organizational meeting for iNEMI’s new halogen-free effort. The initiative hopes to promote standards development by establishing materials, manufacturing, assembly and test guidelines for halogen-free PWBs based on market segment requirements and technical, commercial and functional viability.
Other meetings on Feb. 8 will cover Lead-Free and RoHS; tin whiskers; and roadmapping interconnect technology. Session of Feb. 9 include: copper vs. optoelectronics in PCBs; the medical standards initiative; industry adoption of IPC 2581; and the Pb-Free DPMO project.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL -- Jabil Circuit has exercised an option to acquire all the outstanding stock of Celetronix International Ltd., a privately held electronics manufacturer based in India.
abil loaned $25 million to Celetronix in fiscal 2005 in exchange for an option to purchase 100% of the shares of the company. The incremental purchase price for the acquisition is expected to be approximately $155 million plus the assumption of approximately $30 million of net debt, putting the total cost at $205 million.
abil loaned $25 million to Celetronix in fiscal 2005 in exchange for an option to purchase 100% of the shares of the company. The incremental purchase price for the acquisition is expected to be approximately $155 million plus the assumption of approximately $30 million of net debt, putting the total cost at $205 million.
WALLINGFORD, CT – Amphenol Corp. reported fourth-quarter 2005 net income of about $200 million while sales rose 26% to $508.1 million.
For the year ended Dec. 31, the company reported sales of $1.81 billion, up
18.3% over a year ago and a new company high.
Fourth quarter results include sales by the former Teradyne Connection Systems of $35 million in December.
Interconnect products – 89% of the company’s overall sales – was up 27% “with excellent profitability,” said Amphenol chairman and CEO Martin H. Loeffler.
The company said growth was broad-based and included all major geographic regions. Growth was especially strong in the mobile device market. Cable products was up 14% over the prior year.
Operating income margin in the quarter was 18.5%, down from 18.8% last year. Excluding the impact of TCS, which in December had operating income margins of 7.5%, the fourth quarter margin was 19.3%. Cash flow from operations was $75 million.
The company guided for 2006 revenues of $2.25 billion to $2.3 billion. For the first quarter it forecast revenues of $535 million to $545 million. The TCS acquisition is expected to be accretive for 2006, but slightly dilutive in the first half.
VANCOUVER – Brio Technology Co., the North American arm of Brio Technology Ltd., a Beijing-based EMS company, will move into a new 130,000 sq. ft. building in next month.
Within the new facility, which spans eight floors, one floor is slated for prototype and preproduction runs.
Within the new facility, which spans eight floors, one floor is slated for prototype and preproduction runs.
Foothill Ranch, CA – Valor Computerized Systems has opened a dedicated business unit in Latin America. Dante Dominguez will serve as general manager for the region.
Over the past year Valor has built up its presence in Central and South America, adding local engineering resources. According to the company, local markets show significant signs of revival, proving to be effective competitors to offshore markets.
Over the past year Valor has built up its presence in Central and South America, adding local engineering resources. According to the company, local markets show significant signs of revival, proving to be effective competitors to offshore markets.
Glen Cove, NY— PCB manufacturer Photocircuits Corp. has received approval to proceed with the sale of substantially all of its assets, including the assumption of certain liabilities, to a long term equity investor.
A private equity investor is currently the leading bidder in the auction. The firm has stated its intention to operate the business with the current management team and employees.
The final purchase price is subject to other offers that might arise at the formal auction on February 6.
The sale will bring Photocircuits nearer to the completion of its reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U. S. Bankruptcy Code.
A private equity investor is currently the leading bidder in the auction. The firm has stated its intention to operate the business with the current management team and employees.
The final purchase price is subject to other offers that might arise at the formal auction on February 6.
The sale will bring Photocircuits nearer to the completion of its reorganization under Chapter 11 of the U. S. Bankruptcy Code.
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