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SAN JOSE, CA – North American-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $1.65 billion in orders in June and a book-to-bill ratio of 0.94, according to SEMI.
The three-month average of worldwide bookings was $1.65 billion. The bookings figure is relatively flat with the final May level of $1.64 billion, and about 7% less year-over-year.
The three-month average of worldwide billings was $1.75 billion. The figure is about 5% greater than May, and about 13% greater than June of 2006.
"North American bookings and billings are trending up slightly, and are at their highest levels of the year," said Stanley T. Myers, president and CEO of SEMI. "Based on SEMI midyear consensus forecast data, we expect the semiconductor equipment market to experience strong sales in 2007 of over $40 billion, driven by investments in 300 mm technology and 45 nm tools."
EDINA, MN – The deadline for papers for the SMTA’s Pan Pacific Microelectronics Symposium is July 20.
The symposium will take place in Kauai on Jan. 22-24.
The event focuses on business markets and technologies of microelectronic packaging, interconnection, microsystems technology and assembly. It promotes international technical interchange and provides a forum for networking among microelectronics professionals and business leaders throughout the Pacific Basin.
For more information on submitting a topic for presentation, visit http://www.smta.org/pan_pac/call_for_papers.cfm or contact JoAnn Stromberg, joann@smta.org.
REDMOND, WA — Microsoft Corp. Thursday said it will take a minimum $1.05 billion charge to fix Xbox 360 consoles suffering from widespread hardware failures.
CANBY, OR – In the assembly world, putting vias directly in surface mount pads is often not recommended. But for routing large or fine-pitch BGAs, bypass capacitors, thermal management, and grounding on high-frequency parts, via-in-pad can be an effective, if demanding, solution.
YAVNE, ISRAEL – Orbotech Ltd. today updated its 2007 revenue forecast for flat panel display inspection equipment to about $50 million, approximately $35 million less than previously anticipated.
About $20 million worth of sales will come in the second half, the company said in a statement today.
After the first quarter, the company indicated it expected a downturn due to lower spending by FPD manufacturers. This downturn is now estimated to be deeper than previously anticipated, as LCD manufacturers delay scheduled “move in” dates for new fabrication facilities to mid-2008, Orbotech said.
About $20 million worth of sales will come in the second half, the company said in a statement today.
After the first quarter, the company indicated it expected a downturn due to lower spending by FPD manufacturers. This downturn is now estimated to be deeper than previously anticipated, as LCD manufacturers delay scheduled “move in” dates for new fabrication facilities to mid-2008, Orbotech said.
The company expects strong rebound in FPD revenues in 2008, based on forecasts for strong second-half bookings and “significant indications” of a substantial upturn next year.
WILLOW GROVE, PA – Manncorp is offering qualified visitors to www.smtsolderpaste.com a free 250g jar of solder paste.
Four choices are offered: no-clean Pb-free, Pb-free water soluble, and Pb no-clean and water soluble. The free sample is available to any legitimate user of solder paste. Limit one per company.
CEO Henry Mann anticipates major market penetration of its solder pastes. Manncorp distributes Shenmao solders throughout North America.
Four choices are offered: no-clean Pb-free, Pb-free water soluble, and Pb no-clean and water soluble. The free sample is available to any legitimate user of solder paste. Limit one per company.
CEO Henry Mann anticipates major market penetration of its solder pastes. Manncorp distributes Shenmao solders throughout North America.
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