Net Sales Improve 9.5% Year Over Year; MDI Awarded Custom Sensor for Measurement of Linear Position

In her new role at P. D. Circuits, Lingley will manage the staff of Customer Service Representatives to ensure that the department meets or exceeds the expectations and requirements of P. D. Circuits' customers.

Electronic Interconnect (EI) will exhibit at and participate in the upcoming Design-2-Part Show at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, September 14-15, 2010.

Intel Corporation, Nokia and the University of Oulu have announced the establishment of their first joint research center. One of the first objectives of the new lab is to create new and compelling mobile user experiences that leverage the rapidly increasing capabilities of mobile devices.

Viking Modular Solutions, a division of Sanmina-SCI Corporation, and leading manufacturer of innovative DRAM modules and flash solutions, today announced that its SATADIMM is available for immediate customer qualification.

In the wake of the approval of the branding agreement with Founder Technology by its shareholders' meeting, Acer Inc. will focus on tapping China's notebook PC market in the hope of becoming China's second largest NB brand in the shortest time.

Panasonic will move a part of PDB facilities at its third domestic PDP plant in Amagasaki City, Japan, to Panasonic Plasma Display in Shanghai, to better respond to robust demand for flat-panel TVs in China.

Michael Dell, Chairman of the Board and CEO: "We continue to strengthen our portfolio of data center solutions at an aggressive pace with the addition of key IP, talent and technology. This quarter's results are a strong reflection of the progress we've made."

HP today announced financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2010, with net revenue of $30.7 billion, up 11.4% from a year earlier including a favorable currency benefit of approximately one percentage point.

Asustek was the second-largest NB brand in China market by edging out Hewlett Packard in the second quarter of this year, according to a survey by the International Data Corporation.

At 45% of the world-wide market and 80% of the North American Market, Taiyo now sets its sights on the European Market. Dan Beaulieu sat down with John Fix, European Technical Sales Manager, to discuss the company's plans for increasing sales in Europe.

Stephen Marshall details his experience during this month's IPC Executive Market and Technology Conference and Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C. The dual events provided both business and technology perspectives from OEMs in major market segments and ensured that Congress is listening to the needs and concerns of the industry.

The North American PCB industry is stronger--in spite of appearances to the contrary. Industry strength will help secure its place in the next chapter. The challenge will be to survive the winding down of Moore's Law on silicon while other materials and processes emerge to make possible future electronics advancements.

IPC APEX Expo will be bustling with more attendees, more than 300 exhibitors and more ways to discover the latest in electronics manufacturing, including six free educational forums taking place on the show floor.

The list of replacements for eutectic tin-lead keeps growing, and now, over three years after implementation of the lead-free mandate, new alloys are still being developed. How do you cut through the clutter and find the right alloy?

While many companies struggled to survive in 2009, Alfredo Ronca, of Global Interconnect Solutions, decided to start a PCB business catering to the North American OEM design market. Find out how the he plans to take designs from concept to mass production in 2010.

Arlon Vice President of Sales Brad Foster details the European high-reliability materials demand and how his company must help bridge the gap between OEM design specifications and fabricator manufacturing capability.

Visiting the circuit board section of productronica this year can be likened to visiting an old friend who has not been at all well.

Does higher technology really beget higher profit margins? HEI is an EMS provider that lives on the bleeding edge of technology. CEO Mark Thomas joins EMS007 Editor Steve Gold for a look at life on the high end of the electronics assembly technology spectrum.

At the moment, the search for the Holy Grail--a solder that is a direct replacement for tin-lead--has lost a few participants, but the quest goes on within solder manufacturers. However, a replacement seems as elusive as the original.

Stephen Marshall details his experience during this month's IPC Executive Market and Technology Conference and Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C. The dual events provided both business and technology perspectives from OEMs in major market segments and ensured that Congress is listening to the needs and concerns of the industry.

The North American PCB industry is stronger--in spite of appearances to the contrary. Industry strength will help secure its place in the next chapter. The challenge will be to survive the winding down of Moore's Law on silicon while other materials and processes emerge to make possible future electronics advancements.

Managing Director, Mark Goodwin, once declared his commitment to demonstrate that GVL UK was "not just another laminate merchant." Well, the business has continued to evolve and Editor Pete Starkey returned to Leamington Spa for an update on the company's current developments and future plans.

NEPCON World is still successful compared to other exhibitions that are not doing so well during this long recessionary period. Why? Could the show be a barometer for the industry and signaling a rebound for the electronics segment?

The list of replacements for eutectic tin-lead keeps growing, and now, over three years after implementation of the lead-free mandate, new alloys are still being developed. How do you cut through the clutter and find the right alloy?

While many companies struggled to survive in 2009, Alfredo Ronca, of Global Interconnect Solutions, decided to start a PCB business catering to the North American OEM design market. Find out how the he plans to take designs from concept to mass production in 2010.

Arlon Vice President of Sales Brad Foster details the European high-reliability materials demand and how his company must help bridge the gap between OEM design specifications and fabricator manufacturing capability.

Does higher technology really beget higher profit margins? HEI is an EMS provider that lives on the bleeding edge of technology. CEO Mark Thomas joins EMS007 Editor Steve Gold for a look at life on the high end of the electronics assembly technology spectrum.

At the moment, the search for the Holy Grail--a solder that is a direct replacement for tin-lead--has lost a few participants, but the quest goes on within solder manufacturers. However, a replacement seems as elusive as the original.

This subcommittee is tasked with developing test methods specifically for evaluating high-speed/high-frequency boards and materials. Don DeGroot, President of CCNi, talks about a breakthrough in the group's efforts to provide a comprehensive test solution.

Stephen Marshall details his experience during this month's IPC Executive Market and Technology Conference and Capitol Hill Day in Washington, D.C. The dual events provided both business and technology perspectives from OEMs in major market segments and ensured that Congress is listening to the needs and concerns of the industry.

The North American PCB industry is stronger--in spite of appearances to the contrary. Industry strength will help secure its place in the next chapter. The challenge will be to survive the winding down of Moore's Law on silicon while other materials and processes emerge to make possible future electronics advancements.

Managing Director, Mark Goodwin, once declared his commitment to demonstrate that GVL UK was "not just another laminate merchant." Well, the business has continued to evolve and Editor Pete Starkey returned to Leamington Spa for an update on the company's current developments and future plans.

NEPCON World is still successful compared to other exhibitions that are not doing so well during this long recessionary period. Why? Could the show be a barometer for the industry and signaling a rebound for the electronics segment?

The list of replacements for eutectic tin-lead keeps growing, and now, over three years after implementation of the lead-free mandate, new alloys are still being developed. How do you cut through the clutter and find the right alloy?

While many companies struggled to survive in 2009, Alfredo Ronca, of Global Interconnect Solutions, decided to start a PCB business catering to the North American OEM design market. Find out how the he plans to take designs from concept to mass production in 2010.

Does higher technology really beget higher profit margins? HEI is an EMS provider that lives on the bleeding edge of technology. CEO Mark Thomas joins EMS007 Editor Steve Gold for a look at life on the high end of the electronics assembly technology spectrum.

At the moment, the search for the Holy Grail--a solder that is a direct replacement for tin-lead--has lost a few participants, but the quest goes on within solder manufacturers. However, a replacement seems as elusive as the original.

Bob Willis, Technical Director of SMART Group, discusses the ever-growing problem of counterfeit components. Due to current economic turmoil, many are looking for ways to make money--unfortunately, not all of them come up with a legitimate way to do so. Tune in to hear Bob's ingenious, yet simple, ways to fight this disturbing trend.

There's no doubt the first quarter of 2009 is going to be a bumpy ride for many companies up and down the electronics supply chain. But, as we watched the fear of a bad Christmas retail season turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy, we should take an important lesson away from that: Don't let our companies get bogged down with fear and negativity. In other words, this too shall pass.