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BPM Improves Flashstream Programming
(July 25, 2008) HOUSTON — BPM Microsystems announces that its Flashstream technology, first introduced in 2007, underwent memory density and speed upgrades since its introduction as a flash memory programmer.
Names in the News
Personnel, prices, and prizes topped the industry news this week, with announcements from the distribution, software, materials, and tooling and equipment sectors. Following are the news stories from Henkel, Milplex, Kyzen, Pulse, OPTEK and Digi-Key, Fairchild, Allied, ETEK, Valor, Universal Instruments, ASYS, and PROMATION.
DEK Names President
(July 22, 2008) WEYMOUTH, U.K. — DEK International appointed Michael Brianda to the position of company president, with immediate effect. Previously serving as global sales & marketing director, Brianda has been with DEK for 12 years.
From the Editor:
Looking for Hope at SEMICON
In a slowing economy, everyone looks for signs of hope for a strong future. Funding for R&D often takes a backseat to the basic needs of a company to conduct commerce and basically stay in business by doing the same things in the same way. The real threat is that fear itself will force us into stagnation. And status quo is the true enemy. This was my message at the Advanced Packaging Awards (APAs), presented to innovators in the packaging market at SEMICON West.
Electronics Industry Reports
Electronics.ca Publications released "Worldwide PC Market: 1Q08 Review;" IDTechEx detailed the printed electronics market; and Frost & Sullivan examines the role medical device manufacturing plays in EMS product portfolios.
Entry-level Ultrasonic Stencil Cleaner Series
(July 22, 2008) CANOGA PARK, Calif. — Smart Sonic launched a line of lower-cost ultrasonic stencil cleaners, designed for SMT assemblers cleaning low volumes of stencils. The Series 500 stencil cleaners target more consistent cleaning of fine-pitch stencil apertures and reduced stencil damage caused by manual cleaning.
Ticona Intros Eco FR Polyesters
(July 21, 2008) FLORENCE, Ky. — Ticona Engineering Polymers, the engineering polymers business of Celanese Corporation, added two Riteflex thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPC-ET) grades to its portfolio of XFR halogen-free flame-retardant polyesters for use in eco-friendly applications.
KRA Increases Value-added Capacity, Capabilities
(July 21, 2008) DENVER — Distributor K.R. Anderson Inc. (KRA) increased value-added capacity and capabilities through its Andfab Division. The company added staff and equipment to the fabrication services business.
ACI Provides Navy's Benchmarking and Best Practices
(July 18, 2008) PHILADELPHIA — Scientific R&D providers the American Competitiveness Institute (ACI) received a five-year, $100 million contract from the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research (ONR) to manage and operate the "Benchmarking and Best Manufacturing Processes Center of Excellence."
From the Show: Happenings at SEMICON West
SEMICON West, taking place this week in San Francisco, gathers industry experts, analysts, suppliers across the industry, and semiconductor and packaging manufacturers together to discuss the state of the industry, future opportunities and challenges, and advances in technology.
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