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THE WOODLANDS, TX - Huntsman announced it has selected Underwriters Laboratories (UL) as its RoHS compliance partner. Huntsman will apply for the UL RoHS Mark. UL created its restricted substances compliance program to help manufacturers demonstrate due diligence in complying with the EU’s RoHS Directive.
To receive the UL RoHS Mark, Huntsman will provide samples of the chemical products it markets for electrical and electronic applications. UL will test these samples for compliance. If Huntsman’s tested products meet the RoHS Directive limits, UL will authorize the company to apply for the UL RoHS Mark for the manufactured product. Organizations whose products qualify for the UL RoHS Mark must also accept onsite surveillance visits twice annually.
To receive the UL RoHS Mark, Huntsman will provide samples of the chemical products it markets for electrical and electronic applications. UL will test these samples for compliance. If Huntsman’s tested products meet the RoHS Directive limits, UL will authorize the company to apply for the UL RoHS Mark for the manufactured product. Organizations whose products qualify for the UL RoHS Mark must also accept onsite surveillance visits twice annually.
REDMOND, WA - Aztech Systems Limited has selected Data I/O’s FLX500 automated device programmer for manufacturing operations in Dong Guan, China.
The FLX500 is reportedly the industry’s first desktop-size automated device programmer. The robotic system is said to pick memory or microcontroller devices from trays, inserts the devices in sockets, and returns programmed devices to trays, ready to move to production. Based on FlashCORET precision programming technology, the system programs Flash and serial memory devices, NAND flash, and programmable microcontrollers.
Aztech’s electronics manufacturing services include design, material management, logistics services and customer program management.
SAN JOSE, CA – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) reported that global semiconductor sales set a new monthly record for the fourth consecutive month. Worldwide sales of semiconductors reached $21.9 billion in October, an increase of 9.2% year-over-year. Sales increased by 2.5% from the $21.4 billion reported in September 2006.
SAN JOSE, CA – The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) released its annual forecast of global semiconductor sales, projecting that consumer demand for electronic products will drive sales to $321 billion in 2009. The SIA forecast projects a compound annual growth rate of 9% for the forecast period between 2006 and 2009.
The new forecast projects that sales will reach $248.8 billion in 2006, an increase of 9.4%, followed by increases of 10% to $273.8 billion in 2007, 10.8% to $303.4 billion in 2008, and 5.8% to $321 billion in 2009.
VANCOUVER -- PTL Electronics has won a $3.6 million order from a leading supplier
of visual
communications systems.
PTL will provide electronics manufacturing services for a new product line scheduled to be completed by Dec. 31. Shipments have already begun, the company said.
PTL will provide electronics manufacturing services for a new product line scheduled to be completed by Dec. 31. Shipments have already begun, the company said.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA -- Henkel today announced the acquisition of Accurus Scientific Co. Ltd., a Taiwan-based manufacturer of solder spheres and solder powders. Terms were not disclosed.
Founded in March 1998, Accurus makes type 1 through type 7 solder powders. The company employs 170 workers.
Founded in March 1998, Accurus makes type 1 through type 7 solder powders. The company employs 170 workers.
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