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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.
BANNOCKBURN, IL – May rigid PCB shipments at North American fabricators fell 14.8%, while bookings dropped 12.2% from last year, according to the latest data from IPC.
The combined book-to-bill ratio remained just above parity at 1.01.
The combined book-to-bill ratio remained just above parity at 1.01.
TEMPE, AZ – "Following a weak first quarter, the manufacturing sector rebounded in a strong fashion during the second quarter.”
That’s according to Norbert J. Ore, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. The trade group said June manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace since April 2006.
That’s according to Norbert J. Ore, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee. The trade group said June manufacturing expanded at its fastest pace since April 2006.
EL SEGUNDO, CA – A new hot spot has emerged in electronics manufacturing: Southeast Asia, namely Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and – most prominently –Vietnam, says iSuppli Corp.
The Southeast Asian contract-manufacturing market, consisting of EMS and ODM providers, will rise to $24.9 billion by 2011, a nearly $9 billion increase from $16.2 billion in 2006, according to iSuppli. By 2011, Southeast Asia will rise to account for 7% of global electronics contract-manufacturing revenue, up from 6.3% in 2006.
“iSuppli believes that several factors are triggering this resurgent growth among Southeast Asia contract manufacturers, including a backlash against China,” said Adam Pick, principal analyst for EMS and ODM at iSuppli.
Other factors include shifts in the competencies of EMS/ODM providers. Singapore is no longer a low-mix, high-volume manufacturing hub. Rather, EMS providers have migrated up the value chain to offer higher margin services and builds, said the firm.
Government incentives also are playing a role in encouraging the migration of manufacturing to Vietnam and other regions. Government initiatives are stimulating research and development activities by contract manufacturers in Thailand.
As for Vietnam, recent investments by leading OEMs, EMS and ODMs into its industrial parks suggest that Vietnam will ramp quickly as an emerging manufacturing market in Southeast Asia, said iSuppli.
The Southeast Asian contract-manufacturing market, consisting of EMS and ODM providers, will rise to $24.9 billion by 2011, a nearly $9 billion increase from $16.2 billion in 2006, according to iSuppli. By 2011, Southeast Asia will rise to account for 7% of global electronics contract-manufacturing revenue, up from 6.3% in 2006.
“iSuppli believes that several factors are triggering this resurgent growth among Southeast Asia contract manufacturers, including a backlash against China,” said Adam Pick, principal analyst for EMS and ODM at iSuppli.
Other factors include shifts in the competencies of EMS/ODM providers. Singapore is no longer a low-mix, high-volume manufacturing hub. Rather, EMS providers have migrated up the value chain to offer higher margin services and builds, said the firm.
Government incentives also are playing a role in encouraging the migration of manufacturing to Vietnam and other regions. Government initiatives are stimulating research and development activities by contract manufacturers in Thailand.
As for Vietnam, recent investments by leading OEMs, EMS and ODMs into its industrial parks suggest that Vietnam will ramp quickly as an emerging manufacturing market in Southeast Asia, said iSuppli.
TAIPEI – Is Acer about to embark on a spending spree? The company has raised about $640 million in capital through sales of real estate and holdings of bonds and shares in other companies during the past six months, and speculation is rising the funds will be used for acquisitions.
According to various reports, Acer has sold holdings in Wistron, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Foxconn and other companies. (Wistron is Acer's former EMS arm.)
Last spring, Acer chairman J.T. Wang said the company was in talks to buy a small company.
TAIWAN – Asustek Computer will split into three companies Jan. 1 to separate its branded product business from its contract manufacturing operations, the company said today.
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