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June ISM Manufacturing Report for Electronics (July 2, 2009) The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) June Manufacturing Report On Business came out this week, surveying all kinds of manufacturing sectors to provide an overview of new orders, inventories, and the purchasing managers' index (PMI), among other economic indicators. Here are the key points in ISM's report for electronics manufacturing sectors.
Updated Report: EMS Industry Forecast (July 2, 2009) MONTREAL, Canada Electronics.ca Publications released an update to its electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry forecast from 2008 through 2013. It includes forecasts for the EMS and original design manufacturing (ODM) sectors, product segments, and regions. This update also reviews the state of the industry and Electronics.ca's core forecast.
iNEMI Members Define "Low Halogen" for Electronic Products (July 1, 2009) HERNDON, VA The International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative (iNEMI), an industry-led consortium, today released a position statement that defines "low-halogen" (BFR/CFR/PVC*-free) for electronic products. Highlights are included here.
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SMT Live videos tour the global electronics assembly and PCB manufacturing industries.
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EDITORIAL ; Technology on the Rails
Boston Herald (July 3, 2009)
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Flagstone Re Makes Offer for IPC Re
Datamonitor (July 3, 2009)
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26 Dead in Pakistani Helicopter Crash
United Press International (July 3, 2009)
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Reportlinker Adds US Active & Intelligent Packaging Market
Business Wire (July 3, 2009)
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Reportlinker Adds Global and China MEMS Industry Report, 2008-2009
Business Wire (July 3, 2009)
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Cool Summer: June Highs Average 100: Low-Pressure Systems Kept Temps Lower Than Usual
The Tribune (July 3, 2009)
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Saltsburg Grad Fills Back-Up Role in Russian Spaceflight
The Blairsville Dispatch (July 3, 2009)
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Bulgarian Police Stop Euro Forging Ring
United Press International (July 3, 2009)
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BHP Billiton Offloads Yabulu, Books Writedowns on Sale =2
AAP Finance News Wire (July 3, 2009)
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ReadSoft Signs $250,000 Deal With US Government Organization
Datamonitor (July 3, 2009)
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DKL Metals Partners with NPL on Cu Dissolution
(June 30, 2009) WEST LOTHIAN, U.K. DKL Metals Ltd. has become a project partner in the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) research project and report, "Measurement of Copper Dissolution in Lead-free Solder Alloys."
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Economy Affects Equipment Investments Globally: Henderson Ventures Report
(June 30, 2009) LOS ALTOS, CA Dismal Q'01 economic results are likely to mark the trough of the ongoing global recession. Rescue packages are starting to make a difference, and credit is becoming more available. ...
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Thermal Management Issues Resolved by Optimizing Airflow in Chassis
By Chris Heard, Amphenol This case study examines a leading-edge chassis design from the thermal management perspective. Through increasingly detailed simulation environments, the system designer was able ...
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Troubleshooting Solder Bridging: Causes and Recommendations
Compiled by Cookson Electronics Bridges, defects where excess or misprinted solder creates an undesired connection, can be caused by problems at various points in the assembly process. This article examines ...
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May PCB Orders Outpace Shipments
(June 25, 2009) BANNOCKBURN, IL IPC Association Connecting Electronics Industries released the May findings from its monthly North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program, showing ...
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Upcoming Webinars on Advanced Packages: BGAs, BTCs
KIC's Brian O'Leary will present "How to Profile BGAs," a 30-minute webinar on designing reflow profiles for the components, on June 26. SMTA will host two webinar tutorials on design and assembly of BGAs and BTCs with ...
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Technology Forecasters Inc. Expands in Asia
(June 24, 2009) ALAMEDA, CA Technology Forecasters Inc. (TFI) announces its expansion into Asia and the successful completion of its first year in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. TFI ...
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