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NTI-100
The 90-10 Split
Currency fluctuations had a big impact on the largest 104 printed circuit board manufacturers in 2011. Still, while making up less than 4% of the world's shops, the NTI-100 contributed more than 80% of the revenue.
by Dr. Hayao Nakahara

Markets
2011: A Very Good Year for EMS
After an extraordinary 2010, no one expected another large jump in contract electronics manufacturing sales in 2011. But that’s just what happened. A look at the trends, including near-shoring.
by Randall Sherman

EHS
Environmental Impacts and Control for the Electronics Manufacturer
Environmental impacts will be different between manufacturers, but the goal is the same: to identify, control and improve. Here's a methodology to identify and institute controls to mitigate negative impacts to the environment.
by Scott Mazur

Talking Heads
P.D.-NCAB Deal Accelerates the Changing Channel
David Wolff discusses the decision behind board distributor P.D. Circuits' sale to NCAB.
by Mike Buetow

FIRST PERSON

• Caveat Lector
  Bringing it back.
  Mike Buetow

MONEY MATTERS

• ROI
  Migration inflation.
  Peter Bigelow

TECH TALK

• Tech Tips
  Felling the bridges.
  Robert Dervaes

• Process Doctor
  Cleaning RF high-frequency hardware.
  Mike Bixenman

• Solar Technologies
  How PV cells are used.
  Tom Falcon

• Defects Database
  Sink the float.
  Dr. Chris Hunt

• Getting Lean
  Understanding your workforce.
  Carlos Rodriguez

• Technical Abstracts
  In Case You Missed It.