The electronics business has been a rather heated, if not over-heated, environment for many years. This has lead to a forgiving climate regarding inefficiencies, as resources have not been stretched and getting products out has been top priority. It might now be time to invest in some reflection...
After 20 + years of transacting middle market acquisitions, I know the factors that affect the attainment of premium prices. Middle market acquisitions are transactions ranging in price from $1 million to $200 million. Many middle market executives mis-takenly believe that external economic conditions significantly impact the timing and pricing of these deals. This is a gross misconception. Economic conditions...
This book includes an extraordinary consolidation of cutting edge information and innovative authors that are truly on the "bleeding edge of technology". In the language of the day, these techniques fall under the umbrella of "variation management". It aims to improve mechanical design and...
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SMTnet is proud to announce that the bookstore has been expanded with additional publications. The additional publications promoted on SMTnet are from the SMTA and the Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). The SMTA is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totaling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies. The association is dedicated to the advancement of the electronics industry through member education and interaction. Added to the bookstore are all their recent conference proceedings. TEEX provides technical training seminars in process technologies for the semiconductor industry.
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Motorola chief hints at eventual chip unit sale Motorola Inc.'s chairman of the board and chief executive, Chris Galvin, hinted this week that the company might consider the sale of its struggling semiconductor business once that unit returned to...
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