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The SlimKIC 2000 with Auto-Focus optimizes the reflow oven set up for each new production run, while the KIC 24/7 continuously and automatically monitors the process to provide the profile for each part being manufactured. It also monitors the process stability and calculates the Cpk number for each part while giving instant alarm on an out of spec situation or out of control process. Process data are automatically stored and can be traced back at any time.
According to a statement, Jurong High Tech made the investment to accommodate customers' demand for lead-free manufacturing and full thermal process traceability. The company also determined that such process tools enable it to improve productivity and consistency among its several factories in Asia. The company learned about the products through KIC's distributor Krystaltech.
ISO/TS 16949 aligns existing American (QS-9000), German (VDA6.1), French (EAQF) and Italian (AVSQ) automotive quality systems standards within the global automotive industry, eliminating the need for multiple certifications to satisfy customer requirements.
With ISO 9001:2000, it specifies the quality system requirements for the design/development, production, installation and servicing of automotive related products.
Cobar BV was accredited to ISO 9001 in 1994 and to ISO 14001 in 1997, and is also accredited to NATO's AQAP-110.
Mouser's inventory of Freescale products includes the 8-/16-/32-bit microcontrollers, including the 16-bit 9S12NE64 single-chip MCU with Ethernet connectivity; digital signal processors (DSPs) and digital signal controllers (DSCs); 32-bit microprocessors, including the PowerPC® family; RF ICs, including Zigbee; analog ICs, pressure sensors and accelerometers; clock drivers; and development tools.
ARLINGTON, VA -- Down in January, up in February, down in March, up again last month: electronic component orders continued their 2005 seesaw ride, according to the monthly order index compiled by the Electronic Components, Assemblies & Materials Association (ECA).
"Anytime you see an uptick such as the one in April, it's a good sign," said Bob Willis, ECA president (ec-central.org). "So far, it's been a positive year, but we are still seeing fluctuations from month to month as a result of manufacturers' uncertainties about where the market is heading."
Sales improved "significantly" during the quarter, the company said, and current indications "are that this strength has continued into the second quarter."
Of the sales increase, $1.24 million came from the company's Ottawa operations acquired in the first quarter 2004.
For the quarter, gross
margin increased to
$930,000, from $100,000 a year ago. Selling, general and administrative
costs were $1.14 million, down 13.6% from $1.32 million.
Sequentially, sales were slightly higher while the net loss was lower.
F. Michael Marti, president and CEO, said Adeptron "has made significant progress by reducing costs while maintaining revenue. Starting in the fourth quarter of 2004, we engaged in an aggressive and ongoing campaign to improve the cost structure. The cumulative effects of these cost reduction measures will be more evident in the second quarter and fully reflected by the third quarter."
Sales increased by 27% and maintenance revenues increased by 13% over last year's first quarter.
The financial statements incorporate for the first time the adoption of new International Financial Reporting Standards published by the International Accounting Standards Board. Net profit before expensing Share-Based Compensation was $823,000 in Q1 '05 - nearly three times higher than the same quarter last year ($295,000).
Research and Development expenses were $2.8 million - an increase of 5.7% year-on-year.
