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LOS ALTOS, CA – Worldwide electronics equipment production will grow 13.3% this year, rebounding nicely following last year’s 9.9% drop.
EL SEGUNDO, CA -- Saying consumer demand is slowing and inventories are rising, research firm iSuppli lowered its 2010 semiconductor revenue forecast to 32%, down from its previous outlook of 35.1%.
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WASHINGTON – A pair of US congressmen yesterday introduced legislation aimed at preventing US firms from shipping electronics waste to developing countries.
WASHINGTON – Danaher Corp. has agreed to acquire Keithley Instruments for approximately $300 million.
METHEUN, MA – EMS provider Suntron Corp. will hold a grand opening Oct. 5 at its new facility here.
The event will include opening comments by CEO Ed Wheeler and local government officials; factory tours; a COTs technology showcase; small form technology and express services presentations, and a reception.
For more information, visit www.suntroncorp.com.
ENDICOTT, NY – Endicott Interconnect Technologies and Harris Corp. have agreed to jointly develop microelectronic solutions and collaborative services for new products.
No financial terms were disclosed.
The agreement lays the framework for shared executive business reviews, program assessment, a technology roadmap and new business opportunity discussions, as well as cost reduction strategies.
Harris’ selection criteria included demonstration of EI’s AS 9100 certification and a comprehensive audit of EI processes.
