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ARLINGTON, VA – Electronic component orders were flat in July, marking the second consecutive month that the 12-month average showed little or no gain (compared to 2005). The four-to-five-week index, which shows order fluctuations over a 10-year period, was down according to the monthly report compiled by the Electronic Components, Assemblies & Materials Association (ECA).
“We’re pretty much in a holding pattern,” said Bob Willis, ECA president. “The fact that the four-to-five-week index is down is more indicative of a strong month last July compared to 2004 than any significant development last month. The flat 12-month moving average probably reflects a wait-and-see attitude among manufacturers based on uncertainty over the current economic and political climate.”
“We’re pretty much in a holding pattern,” said Bob Willis, ECA president. “The fact that the four-to-five-week index is down is more indicative of a strong month last July compared to 2004 than any significant development last month. The flat 12-month moving average probably reflects a wait-and-see attitude among manufacturers based on uncertainty over the current economic and political climate.”
NEW YORK -- EMS sales from the North American automotive industry are likely
to grow from $1.1 billion in 2005 to $3.1 billion by 2012, according to Frost & Sullivan.
The uptick is due to greater outsourcing of certain key operations and a higher amount of electronic content
to grow from $1.1 billion in 2005 to $3.1 billion by 2012, according to Frost & Sullivan.
The uptick is due to greater outsourcing of certain key operations and a higher amount of electronic content
EDINA, MN -- The SMTA will be hosting a job center during SMTAI, held in conjunction
with Assembly Technology Expo on Sept. 26-28 in suburban Chicago. The job center is soliciting local and national companies for job openings in the
electronics manufacturing and supply industry.
The SMTA is providing booth space and a listing of jobs available. Potential employees will be matched to the jobs available and will be given copies of job descriptions and company contact information.
The job center will provide your company the opportunity to reach a region rich in high technology and electronics industry professionals. Examples of SMTAI and ATExpo attendee primary job functions are:
The SMTA is providing booth space and a listing of jobs available. Potential employees will be matched to the jobs available and will be given copies of job descriptions and company contact information.
The job center will provide your company the opportunity to reach a region rich in high technology and electronics industry professionals. Examples of SMTAI and ATExpo attendee primary job functions are:
- Administration
- Circuit/Systems Packaging Design, Circuit Design
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Support (Field Engineering, Technicians)
- Production, Manufacturing, Process Engineering
- Quality Control/Quality Assurance, Production Testing
- Research & Development
- Sales and Marketing.
- Company Name
- Job Title and Short Job Description
- Job Function (see list above)
- Number of Openings
- Company Contact Information (name, phone, email address)
- Preferred Method of Contact (mail, email, phone call).
FRANKLIN, MA – Speedline Technologies reported sales rose 10% sequentially during its fiscal second quarter ended June 30. Sales were up 33% over the second quarter of 2005.
In a press statement, president and chief executive Pierre de Villemejane said, “On the whole, we see positive signs
VANCOUVER, BC -- Northstar Electronics reported second quarter revenues were down 4.8% to $346,152 versus last year.
For the three months ended June 30, the company incurred a loss of $213,335, up from a loss of $238,743 in 2005. Revenues include government assistance.
Northstar specializes in sonar technology, systems integration and electronics contract manufacturing.
For the three months ended June 30, the company incurred a loss of $213,335, up from a loss of $238,743 in 2005. Revenues include government assistance.
Northstar specializes in sonar technology, systems integration and electronics contract manufacturing.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- Synova has secured financing of $ 8.1 million, put up largely by Swiss banks, to develop micromachining centers (MMCs) in key high-tech regions worldwide.
The MMCs are designed to fuel adoption of Synova's Laser MicroJet technology. With over 50 full-production machines at 30 different customer sites, the company is committed to developing localized centers to allow quick customer support. With the technology already qualified in the electronics market, the new financing will allow the company to delve into other industries and application areas.
"This funding comes at a pivotal time for Synova," said its chief executive, Bernold Richerzhagen. "Laser MicroJet has experienced phenomenal traction in recent years, and our global expansion efforts are aligned with the market's demand for innovative cutting technology. Our MMCs will allow us to effectively anticipate and serve the needs of our global customer base as we further penetrate not only the semiconductor market, but also burgeoning, precision-centric sectors such as inkjet print-head MEMS, hard disk drives and organic light-emitting diodes."
Last month, Synova announced that its first MMC, located in the Silicon Valley, will open in January 2007. It will feature an applications lab and the most recent Laser MicroJet tool -- the LDS 300 A. Future MMCs, planned to open throughout 2007 and 2008, will house similar tools.
The MMCs are designed to fuel adoption of Synova's Laser MicroJet technology. With over 50 full-production machines at 30 different customer sites, the company is committed to developing localized centers to allow quick customer support. With the technology already qualified in the electronics market, the new financing will allow the company to delve into other industries and application areas.
"This funding comes at a pivotal time for Synova," said its chief executive, Bernold Richerzhagen. "Laser MicroJet has experienced phenomenal traction in recent years, and our global expansion efforts are aligned with the market's demand for innovative cutting technology. Our MMCs will allow us to effectively anticipate and serve the needs of our global customer base as we further penetrate not only the semiconductor market, but also burgeoning, precision-centric sectors such as inkjet print-head MEMS, hard disk drives and organic light-emitting diodes."
Last month, Synova announced that its first MMC, located in the Silicon Valley, will open in January 2007. It will feature an applications lab and the most recent Laser MicroJet tool -- the LDS 300 A. Future MMCs, planned to open throughout 2007 and 2008, will house similar tools.
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