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FRANKLIN, MA - Speedline Technologies announced that PKC Electronics Oy has purchased three Electrovert OmniFlex 10 reflow ovens, an MPM Accela printer, and an Electrovert VectraElite wave soldering system. The machines will be used in production lines in Raahe, Finland, and Kostomuksha, Russia. PKC and Speedline also jointly developed a center board support system for the ovens.
EL SEGUNDO, CA -- OEM semiconductor spending is expected to grow 8.6%
in 2007, driven by consumer electronics, iSuppli said.
Citing spending habits of 181 OEMs, the research firm projected the U.S. would design products worth an estimated $68.7 billion of ICs in 2007, up 9% from $63.1 billion in 2006.
Citing spending habits of 181 OEMs, the research firm projected the U.S. would design products worth an estimated $68.7 billion of ICs in 2007, up 9% from $63.1 billion in 2006.
Second place Japan will design in ICs worth a total of $44.1 billion in 2007, up 4.7%, iSuppli said.
NEENAH, WI – Plexus Corp. reported first-quarter revenue
of $381 million, in line with previous estimates. The company warned that previously expected military program ramps were not materializing as expected.
For the quarter ended Dec. 30, the company reported profits of $15 million and gross margins of 10.4%.
SAN JOSE -- Sanmina-SCI today reported December quarter revenue of $2.78 billion, down 2.8% year-over-year and up 2.2% sequentially.
The results were in line with Sanmina's previous guidance of $2.70 billion to $2.85 billion.
The results were in line with Sanmina's previous guidance of $2.70 billion to $2.85 billion.
IRONWOOD, MI -- Burton Industries has received ITM Process Certification and ITM Lead-Free Capability Certification for its Ironwood SMT assembly facility.
Based on audits of the company's operations, processes, materials and personnel, ITM Consulting
said the plant meets the standards set forth by ITM and represent best practices for manufacture and assembly.
ITM further determined and certified that Burton Industries’ Ironwood facility is capable of producing Pb-free assemblies in compliance with the requirements of the RoHS Directive.
As part of the certification process, ITM performs a patented SMT assembly process audit which includes Pb-free process capability. Materials, equipment, documentation, processes and methodologies are all scrutinized. When recommendations of the initial gap analysis audit are fulfilled, a second audit is performed and first Pb-free build is observed. Samples of the first build are sent to an independent analysis laboratory.
Based on audits of the company's operations, processes, materials and personnel, ITM Consulting
said the plant meets the standards set forth by ITM and represent best practices for manufacture and assembly.
ITM further determined and certified that Burton Industries’ Ironwood facility is capable of producing Pb-free assemblies in compliance with the requirements of the RoHS Directive.
As part of the certification process, ITM performs a patented SMT assembly process audit which includes Pb-free process capability. Materials, equipment, documentation, processes and methodologies are all scrutinized. When recommendations of the initial gap analysis audit are fulfilled, a second audit is performed and first Pb-free build is observed. Samples of the first build are sent to an independent analysis laboratory.
THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN – Digi-Key has signed an agreement to distribute Fotofab’s precision metal parts worldwide. The deal covers RF shields, crystal modular mask systems and electronic packaging lids.
Separately, Digi-Key also agreed to distribute China-based IRTOUCH Systems’ touch screens.
Separately, Digi-Key also agreed to distribute China-based IRTOUCH Systems’ touch screens.
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