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OEM Partnership Enhances MES
(February 21, 2008) BROMONT, Canada — Cogiscan Inc. and Kratzer Automation AG (Germany) entered into a OEM reselling agreement and partnership to integrate Cogiscan RFID tracking and traceability technology into Kratzer's EMS-focused products, including the intraFACTORY manufacturing execution system (MES).
Users Unsure on Converged Technologies
(February 20, 2008) SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — In-Stat reports that conventional wisdom within the portable device industry is that consumers have a preference to use converged devices, meaning single devices that combine the functionality of previously separate devices. The research firm has found that wholesale adoption of a device that combines multiple devices is unrealistic, noting that a survey of U.S. businesspeople shows that users tend to remain loyal to older technology.
From the Editor:
Heraeus Celebrates Success with Open House
Recently, Heraeus Incorporated, CMD, of Conshohocken, Pa., conducted an open house to celebrate the million-dollar renovation and reorganization of their facility. They celebrated 40 years of manufacturing in North America; the most profitable year; expansion globally; ISO 2001:2000 certification; Sony Green Partner certification; a quality control plan; diversification of customer base; a research- and applications-oriented workforce; and an effective production environment.
electronica 2008 Takes Broad View
(February 19, 2008) MUNICH, Germany — electronica 2008, November 11–14, 2008, in Munich, will present a range of electronics — from semiconductors and nanotechnology to automotive safety and EMS, following the motto, "Get the whole picture." The show includes four special focus areas and 15 specific sectors.
Sanmina Sells PC Business to Foxconn
(February 19, 2008) SAN JOSE, Calif. — Sanmina-SCI Corporation signed a definitive agreement with Foxteq Holdings Inc., a member of the Foxconn Technology Group, to sell certain assets of its personal computing business, along with associated logistics services in Hungary, Mexico, and the U.S. Beyond this sale to fellow EMS provider Foxconn, Sanmina also plans to transition a Mexico-based personal computing operation to PC-maker Lenovo Group.
SMTA Dallas Combines Conference and Vendor Days
(February 19, 2008) DALLAS — The SMTA Dallas Vendor Days and Technical Conference, March 5, 2008, at the Richardson Civic Center outside Dallas, promises a full exhibit hall along with several key technical presentations covering advanced packaging, counterfeit components, and related topics.
Association News: Tradeshow Season
SMTA announced its Toronto Academy docket; IPC details environmental concerns at APEX, and looks ahead to IPC Midwest; iNEMI plans forums and presentations at APEX.
AOI System Inspects Multilayer Substrates
(February 15, 2008) MUNICH, Germany — EPP delivered several model STRATUS II AOI systems for inspection of electroplated gold, silver, and platinum. The AOI system's main application is inspection of screen-printed multilayers of ceramic thick film or LTCC substrates or LTCC foils.
Dissolvable Spacers Maintain Component Locations
(February 15, 2008) MANCHESTER, Conn. — Multi-Seals Inc. introduced Wash-Away dissolvable spacers, designed to provide consistent spacing between PCBs and components. The organic polymer spacers locate PCB components during soldering operations.
Nihon Reviews Lead-free Wave at Flex Conference
(February 14, 2008) OSAKA, Japan — Nihon Superior USA, a subsidiary of Nihon Superior Co. Ltd., showcased its SN100C products with FCT Assembly, a U.S.-based SN100C global partner, at the IPC's "International Conference on Flexible Circuits" in Phoenix, Ariz.
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