http://www.pcb007.com/ PCB fabricator news from around the world: PCB007 - OEMs Net Sales Improve 9.5% Year Over Year; MDI Awarded Custom Sensor for Measurement of Linear Position http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=71014 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:36:00 GMT 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. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70972 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:49:00 GMT 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. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70812 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:01:00 GMT 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. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70776 Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:20:00 GMT 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. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70743 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:21:00 GMT 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. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70742 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:12:00 GMT 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. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70729 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:47:00 GMT 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." http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70714 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:02:00 GMT 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. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70713 Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:55:00 GMT 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. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70686 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:12:00 GMT Teledyne Brown Engineering, Inc. (TBE) announced today that it has significantly increased its manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of CML Group in the UK, a leading manufacturer of precision machined structures and composites for the aerospace industry. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70625 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:40:00 GMT Due to the slump in the NB PC market worldwide, Acer Inc. saw non-consolidated sales total NT $26.261 billion in July, down 40% from the preceding month for an 18-month low. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70573 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:11:00 GMT Asustek Computer saw sales of its netbooks in the second quarter fall short of expectations mainly due to competition from Apple's iPad, and has downward adjusted its target shipments for the third quarter, the traditional peak sales period, to 1.4 million units. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70570 Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:48:00 GMT Lenovo's notebook shipment growth is expected to be highest among the leading vendors in 1-2 years as China is expected to become the largest PC market in 2012, according to market sources. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70543 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:44:00 GMT Acer has reported non-consolidated revenues of NT$26.26 billion (US$815 million) for July 2010, dipping 40.5% on month and 37.7% on year. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70481 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 11:37:00 GMT Although facing uncertain market recovery, Acer Inc. remains optimistic about attaining notebook PC shipment of 40 million units this year. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70377 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:31:00 GMT Acer has announced preliminary financial results for the first half of 2010. Consolidated revenues were NT $312.4 billion (US $9.7 billion), growing by 31% on year. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70335 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:27:00 GMT To help executives understand new industry paradigms and manage change, industry leaders and experts will come together at the Electronics Industry Executive Summit: Ideas for a Bright Future in the New Electronics Industry, October 13-14, 2010, http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70278 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:56:00 GMT Due to rising demand and more clients in SMEs and educational segments, Acer Inc., the world`s third-largest PC brand, is expected to see sales in India rise 25% year-on-year to reach US$539 million in 2010. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70290 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:43:00 GMT iSuppli now predicts global semiconductor revenue in 2010 will rise by 35.1% to reach $310.3 billion, up from $229.6 billion in 2009. iSuppli's previous forecast, issued on May 6, 2010, predicted growth of 30.9% this year. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70252 Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:58:00 GMT Hewlett-Packard and Acer are set to ship 11 million and 10 million notebooks, respectively, in the third quarter of 2010, up 30% from 8.5 million units and 15-20% from 8.1 million units in the second quarter. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70202 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:14:00 GMT Revenue Up 38% Year-Over-Year to a Record $92.7M, EBITDA of $15.4M or $0.27 per Diluted Share, and Net Income of $0.06 per Diluted Share http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70199 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:48:00 GMT During the quarter, Motorola generated positive operating cash flow of $242 million, reduced long-term debt through a $500 million tender offer and ended the quarter with a total cash position of $8.3 billion. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70165 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:41:00 GMT Viking Systems, Inc. announced today an extension of its supply contract with Boston Scientific. Based on the continued success of Boston Scientific's SpyGlass(R) Direct Visualization System, the companies agreed to extend the term of the supply agreement through May 2012. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70131 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:27:00 GMT 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. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70104 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:25:00 GMT OSI Systems, Inc. today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, has received an $18 million order to provide Eagle® cargo and vehicle inspection systems and its Secure 1000® advanced people screening systems to support a U.S. Government agency. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=70042 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:11:00 GMT American Science and Engineering, Inc. announced today the receipt of a $23 million order for a government agency for a significant quantity of SmartCheck® Personnel Screening Systems. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69983 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:49:00 GMT Samsung Electronics expects its monthly shipments of notebooks to increase from nearly one million units in the second quarter of 2010 to more than one million in the third. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69941 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:49:00 GMT The phenomenal success of the iPad and iPhone is expected to make Apple Inc. the world's second-largest semiconductor buyer in 2011, potentially positioning the company to become the world's top chip purchaser in 2012. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69934 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:31:00 GMT Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2010 third quarter ended June 26, 2010. The company posted record revenue of $15.7 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.25 billion, or $3.51 per diluted share. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69926 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 07:56:00 GMT Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has been selected to provide the ground antenna system for a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) program that will enable receipt and processing of weather data 40 times faster than today, as well as delivery of weather images directly to end users. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69905 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:24:00 GMT The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a five-year, $250 million indefinite delivery-indefinite quantity contract for support of the V-22 aircraft. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69885 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:05:00 GMT Nokia Siemens Networks and Motorola, Inc. today jointly announced that the companies have entered into an agreement under which Nokia Siemens Networks will acquire the majority of Motorola's wireless network infrastructure assets for USD 1.2 billion in cash. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69873 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:18:00 GMT Eurotech today announces a US $1.2 million contract to supply embedded computers to a leading medical original equipment manufacturer that specializes in blood management and cardiopulmonary devices. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69812 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:08:00 GMT UQM Technologies, Inc., a developer of alternative energy technologies, announced today that it has received an initial order for over fifty PowerPhase® electric propulsion systems as part of the fleet build and vehicle development activities of an established international automobile manufacturer. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69711 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:58:00 GMT First-tier motherboard makers Asustek Computer, Gigabyte Technology, Micro-Star International (MSI), Elitegroup Computer Systems (ECS) and ASRock have announced mixed results in their June revenues. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69676 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:18:00 GMT Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a $30 million contract to deploy a P25 trunked emergency radio communications system and terminal equipment to support up to 25,000 public service and public safety users in Monroe County, New York. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69674 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 13:05:00 GMT The world's largest memory chip maker Samsung Electronics is expected to report a second-quarter operating profit of W5 trillion (US$1=W1,223), breaking the record of W4.41 trillion in the first quarter of this year. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69626 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:56:00 GMT Renesas Electronics to acquire Nokia's wireless modem business; companies to form strategic business alliance for modem technology development http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69624 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:47:00 GMT The AGEM Index, a composite score of 17 global gaming suppliers, declined by double digits for the second consecutive month, reaching a value of 88.89 points by the close of June 2010 (down 14.69 points from May). http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69598 Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:32:00 GMT Lyrtech is to develop an intelligent motion detection module for use in exterior, commercial LED lighting systems http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69563 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:58:00 GMT Boosted by the success of its netbook products, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. in the first quarter dramatically outperformed the mobile computer market, allowing it to rise to seventh place in the notebook PC business, up from ninth in the fourth quarter of 2009, according to iSuppli Corp. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69551 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:53:00 GMT EMRISE CORPORATION today announced that it has received an order for approximately $440,000 for network access products to be installed in a transportation communication network in French-speaking North Africa. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69549 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:10:00 GMT OSI Systems, Inc. today announced that its Security division, Rapiscan Systems, was awarded an approximate $3 million order from an undisclosed U.S. government agency for its newly-released Rapiscan Secure 1000MP. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69515 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:39:00 GMT Dell announced today it has signed an agreement to acquire Scalent, a private company that provides software that makes data center infrastructure dynamic, easily scalable and highly efficient. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69524 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:36:00 GMT Asustek Computer and Pegatron Technology have begun reorganizing their business structure and are expected to trigger Asustek's R&D technicians and project managers to resign or transfer to work for Pegatron. http://www.pcb007.com/pages/zone.cgi?a=69478 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 12:23:00 GMT