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HUNTSVILLE, AL – Fresh off the sale of two PC manufacturing plants, Sanmina-SCI is going forward with its stated goals to land more military and defense contracts. The EMS firm is reportedly working with Lockheed Martin in a bid for a $3.5 billion contract to build the Army's next-generation intercom system.
Sanmina-SCI reportedly already provides various communications systems to the Army for helicopters. The company employs 1,000 workers in Huntsville.
The deal would cover some 54,000 Army vehicles worldwide, according to a report in The Huntsville Times.
An Army announcement on the program is expected shortly.
TAIPEI – Quanta Computer and Compal Electronics each expect third-quarter shipments to grow 20% or more sequentially on stronger PC demand.
ARLINGTON, VA – Worldwide revenue for consumer electronics will grow nearly 10% this year, hitting $700 billion by 2009, says a recent report from the Consumer Electronics Association and the GfK Group.
Consumers will spend $42 billion more on CE products in 2009 over 2008. Countries with fast-growing economies and large emerging middle classes, such as Brazil, Russia, India and China, will lead the way in new CE revenue growth, says the report. By 2009, China will account for nearly 15% of global CE revenue, trailing only North America (22% share) and Western Europe (16% share).
Consumers’ ongoing desire for mobility makes this the largest category worldwide in both unit sales and revenue. Collectively, sales of mobile products will surpass a staggering 1.5 billion units this year, says the report. Topping the list are portable navigation devices, with expected worldwide revenue growth of nearly 20%. Laptop computers (up 15%) and cellphones/smartphones (up 14%) will also see strong sales.
Global revenue for LCD TVs will grow nearly 28%, resulting in more than 100 million units sold worldwide. Flat-screen TV sales will account for nearly 20% of worldwide CE sales. DVD players have expected sales of 127 million units in 2008, while the forecast for video game console sales is 89 million units.
SHENZHEN – The SMTA China Chapter, in conjunction with the Nepcon South China trade show producers, will sponsor the conference program Aug. 24 – 30, in Shenzhen.
The event will address electronics manufacturing, advanced packaging and Pb-free reliability. Topics will range from 01005 assembly and state-of-the-art inspection and failure analysis to market trends and cost reduction initiatives.
The premiere Nepcon Best Engineer award also will be announced during the event. Engineers can nominate themselves, or companies can recommend candidates through Reed Exhibitions China.
For more information about the SMTA conference and Best Engineer award, visit www.nepconchina.com.
The event will address electronics manufacturing, advanced packaging and Pb-free reliability. Topics will range from 01005 assembly and state-of-the-art inspection and failure analysis to market trends and cost reduction initiatives.
The premiere Nepcon Best Engineer award also will be announced during the event. Engineers can nominate themselves, or companies can recommend candidates through Reed Exhibitions China.
For more information about the SMTA conference and Best Engineer award, visit www.nepconchina.com.
LAS VEGAS – IPC is requesting abstracts for Apex, which will take place March 31-April 2 in Las Vegas.
Expert presentations are being sought on all relevant design, PCB fabrication and manufacturing topics. Submissions in the areas of new materials and environmental concerns are encouraged. The committee will choose abstracts that describe significant results from experiments, emphasize new techniques or discuss trends and test results.
The deadline for abstracts is July 18.
For more information, visit www.GoIPCShows.org/CFP.
To ask questions about conference participation, contact GregMunie@ipc.org or ToyaRichardson@ipc.org.
For information on teaching a course, contact MichelleMichelotti@ipc.org.
Expert presentations are being sought on all relevant design, PCB fabrication and manufacturing topics. Submissions in the areas of new materials and environmental concerns are encouraged. The committee will choose abstracts that describe significant results from experiments, emphasize new techniques or discuss trends and test results.
The deadline for abstracts is July 18.
For more information, visit www.GoIPCShows.org/CFP.
To ask questions about conference participation, contact GregMunie@ipc.org or ToyaRichardson@ipc.org.
For information on teaching a course, contact MichelleMichelotti@ipc.org.
BRIDGEWATER, MA – Chase Corp. today reported net income of $3.2 million for its May quarter, up 12% over last year. Revenues fell 2% to $33.9 million from the prior year period.
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