METHUEN, MA – EMS provider Proxy Manufacturing has been certified as a qualified HUBZone small business concern by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The SBA’s HUBZone Empowerment Contracting Program seeks to create jobs and stimulate economic development in urban and rural communities that have been designated as historically underutilized business zones.

Certification is awarded to small businesses that, among other qualifications, maintain a principal office in a HUBZone and employ staff that lives in one of these specially designated areas. Proxy’s certification means that it is now eligible to receive HUBZone contracting opportunities under the North American Industry Classification System (Code 334418, Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing.

Proxy can also receive contracts that it is qualified to perform under other NAICS Codes.

“This certification provides Proxy access to preferred federal contracts and the opportunity, said Shawn Foy, president . “In addition, we can help customers who are large federal contractors meet their HUBZone subcontracting goals.”

SAN JOSE – Flextronics will license Tessera's wafer-level assembly technology under a just-signed deal, the companies said yesterday. No financial terms were announced.

Under the terms of the agreement, Flextronics will use Tessera’s Shellcase CF technology in its entire camera module line.

Shellcase CF is a wafer-level technology that uses the manufacturing infrastructure of conventional chip-on-board assembly processes, while resolving the challenges associated with increasing resolution and decreasing pixel size in image sensors. The technology is used to assemble optical components integrated into electronics products such as miniaturized cameras in camera phones, digital still cameras and video camcorders.  

TEMPE, AZ — Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew in August for the 39th consecutive month, while the overall economy grew for the 58th consecutive month, according to the latest survey of manufacturers by the Institute for Supply Management.

"Manufacturing growth continued at a very strong pace in August. Though the rate of growth was slightly under that of July, the sector continues to enjoy strength in new orders and production," said ISM spokesman Norbert J. Ore.

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WOBURN, MA – To help manufacturers meet the RoHS Directive, Innov-X Systems has launched a rental program for its line portable XRF analyzers.

The program permits companies to rent at reduced rates over a short period of time and apply 100% of rental fees toward purchase for up to the first month.

XRF testing supports due diligence standards defined by several EU enforcement agencies.

“We see countless examples of suppliers who believe their materials are complaint based on the material test reports yet testing shows excessive levels of Pb, Cd or other regulated substances,” said president Don Sackett.

“This ‘test the waters’ rental program is our way to help the component suppliers, OEMs and contract manufacturers understand how XRF testing helps with compliance.”