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22302 SMT / PCB Assembly Industry News Releases
Nippon Mining Holdings to Increase Production Capacity for Rolled Copper Foil
Mar 12, 2003 | Demand for the material, used in PCBs, is increasing because of folding mobile phones and other devices
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Orbotech Introduces Spiron-8800(tm)AOI Series for PCB Production
Mar 12, 2003 | Spiron offers PCB manufacturers cutting-edge AOI together with revolutionary new VIP Technology (Verification in Parallel) for dramatically improved yields, increased throughput and reduced inspection costs.
Orbotech develops and produces the world's most advanced hi-tech equipment for inspecting and imaging circuit boards and display panels - the backbones of today's cutting-edge electronic products.
Yavne, Israel
Upgraded CAM Software Eliminates More Bugs
Mar 12, 2003 | CAM350 Release 8 is aimed at allowing engineering and manufacturing groups to detect and fix potential PCB fabrication problems earlier in the process.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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CirTran Further Expands Domestic Sales Capacity to Over 40 Representatives
Mar 12, 2003 | Today announced the addition of two leading electronics sales representative firms designed to increase CirTran's domestic sales volume.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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DOCTAR Design Review Software Adds Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Test Point and Physical Component Change Analysis
Mar 11, 2003 | New release compares netlists to identify test points moved, added, deleted, renamed or re-assigned in Excel and HTML reports.
Process Fills Vias Faster than Squeegees
Mar 11, 2003 | Developed in response to customer requirements, the new Via Fill process from DEK delivers 100% fill of substrate vias with no voids and minimal surface residue.
The ASM SMT Solutions segment is made up of SMT Printing Solutions (DEK) and SMT Placement Solutions (SIPLACE). Under the DEK brand, it sells best-in-class printing solutions for the electronics and solar industries.
Suwanee, Georgia, USA
Altium CAM System and Free ODB++ Viewer Bridge Gap Between PCB Design and Manufacture
Mar 11, 2003 | CAMtastic DXP is the latest version of Altium's complete CAM verification and editing system that bridges the gap between PCB design and manufacturing and facilitates communication between board designers, fabrication engineers, and their clients.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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SMTA Releases New Testability Guidelines
Mar 11, 2003 | The guidelines were developed to present information to comprehensively test and accurately diagnose the complex circuitry produced in modern electronics manufacturing.
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
The SMTA membership is a network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies and related business operations.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider
Nashua and Parlex Announce Strategic Development Agreement
Mar 11, 2003 | To cooperate in the development of flexible circuit technology incorporating proprietary printing and plating technologies.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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New EMS, Lightspeed Manufacturing, Opens for Business
Mar 11, 2003 | Lightspeed has already shipped its first product, and has set up production in a new building with up to date facilities and equipment.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Autosplice Provides Complete Engineering and Assembly Solutions for
Mar 10, 2003 | TiNiMIGHT Technology
AssemblySource is an Outsourcing Service Provider for the Electronics Manufacturing Industry. Offering cost benefits and leveraging the talents of a global work force, AssemblySource allows today's small and mid-sized companies to compete in an increasingly competitive environment.
Carlsbad, California, USA
Universal Releases Placement Platform for Small, Mid-Size Manufacturers
Mar 10, 2003 | The machine has been streamlined by removing many features required by larger manufacturers.
Universal Instruments Corporation
Universal Instruments is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation and assembly equipment solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry.
Conklin, New York, USA
Compeq Sees Lower February Revenue Year-on-year
Mar 10, 2003 | Reported February 2003 revenue of NT$862,211,000, compared with NT$1,010,348,000 for February 2002 (at US$1=NT$34.585)
1-High layer count PCB manufacturer. 2-Flip chip plastic substrate manufacturer.
Taoyuan,
Baldor Outsources PCB Assembly
Mar 10, 2003 | GSPK Electronics has secured a substantial full-turn supply and manufacturing agreement with Baldor UK to provide assembled circuit boards right through to box build and test.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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New Reference Guide from Schaffner Provides Comprehensive RF Immunity Test Information for Engineers
Mar 10, 2003 | provides an overview of the main features of both conduction coupling and radiated field coupling, the two primary RF immunity test methods.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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CirTran Receives Multiple Follow-On Orders from Dynojet Research
Mar 10, 2003 | For the manufacture of Power Commander cable assemblies.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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DDi Corp. Appoints New CFO, Sr. VP
Mar 07, 2003 | Announced the appointment of John Stumpf as chief financial officer
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Toppan Electronics Closing San Diego PCB Plant at End of March
Mar 07, 2003 | In response to sagging prices and lower demand, Toppan Printing is shifting production to factories in Japan and the Phi
Toppan is a manufacturer of bare PWBs. Technology includes 2-32 layers, standard technology and advanced technology. Delivery in 3-20 days. Excellent six sigma based quality system.
San Diego, California, USA
Mentor Graphics to Present at Wachovia Convertible Securities Conference
Mar 07, 2003 | Friday, March 7, 2003, at 11:00 a.m. EST/8:00 a.m. PST
A leader in software solutions for electroncs design, Mentor Graphics is the only EDA company with a total end-to-end solution for design though manufacturing.
Wilsonville, Oregon, USA
Light at the End of the Lead-free Tunnel
Mar 07, 2003 | NPL now offers an on-site Lead-Free Health Check, where the issues brought to bear by lead-free are examined in the context of your company.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Automated Analysis for PCBs and Packages
Mar 07, 2003 | Ansoft has upgraded its SIwave simulation software for the advanced modelling of leading-edge IC packages and PCBs, meeting a growing demand for fast and accurate signal- and power-integrity analysis.
Ansoft is a leading developer of high performance EDA (electronic design automation) software. Its products are used by engineers in the design of electrical devices and systems, such as cellular phones, satellite communications, computer circuit bo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
March Plasma Announces New Sales Representation for PCB Product Lines
Mar 06, 2003 | The newly added PCB representative firms were chosen for their in-depth knowledge of PCB manufacturing and complimentary line of products.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Repair Services Being Outsourced by OEMs and EMS Firms
Mar 06, 2003 | Under pressure to fulfill growing repair obligations in the United States, some OEMs and EMS companies are outsourcing projects to product-lifecycle managers.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Solectron to Manufacture Olympus Technologies' First Lead-Free Product
Mar 06, 2003 | The agreement strengthens Solectron's leading role in helping companies transition to lead-free assemblies to meet emerging global requirements banning lead from electronics products.
Coretec, Inc. Reports 2002 Loss of $16.6M from Revenues of $69.5M
Mar 06, 2003 | Coretec experienced sequential growth in sales over the last four quarters and, while its yearly sales did decline, said its sales record still compares favorably
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Point-of-load Convertors Extend to 40W
Mar 06, 2003 | Astec Power has expanded its popular APC-Centauri surface-mount product line to include a series of 40W point-of-load DC/DC convertors.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Silver Lake Invests in Flextronics
Mar 05, 2003 | Flextronics International Ltd. said Monday, March 3, that private equity firm Silver Lake Partners has invested $200 million in the electronics contract manufacturer.
Flex (Flextronics International)
Flextronics is a global full-service supplier of a full spectrum of value-added Electronic Manufacturing Services.
Singapore, Singapore
SMTA Expands Corporate Advisory Council
Mar 05, 2003 | Announced that Alan Rae, vice president of technology for Cookson Electronics, has joined the association's Corporate Advisory Council.
Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)
The SMTA membership is a network of professionals who build skills, share practical experience and develop solutions in electronic assembly technologies and related business operations.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA
Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider
Nam Tai Electronics, Inc. Appoints Mr. Guy Bindels As Research and Development Director
Mar 05, 2003 | he will be responsible for formulating R&D strategies and spearheading the Company to keep abreast of the latest development in global manufacturing technology as well as strengthen its R&D division.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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New Agency Agreement at Lloyd Doyle
Mar 05, 2003 | Has announced the appointment of Andreas Neuhaeuser as sales agent for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Board Support Tooling has Stealth Mode Covered
Mar 05, 2003 | Ovation has added stealth-mode capabilities to its Grid-Lok line of automatic SMT board support tooling.
Pioneer of numerous productivity enhancing tools designed to optimize SMT electronic equipment and processes. Innovator of the award-winning Grid-Lok, Magna-Print and Stinger technologies.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
Alcatel Raleigh Chooses Mentor Graphics' PCB Design Suite
Mar 04, 2003 | To standardize its design flows and methodologies.
A leader in software solutions for electroncs design, Mentor Graphics is the only EDA company with a total end-to-end solution for design though manufacturing.
Wilsonville, Oregon, USA
IPC Develops Virtual and Actual TMRC Conference
Mar 04, 2003 | Participants can either call-in to the conference or attend in person at the Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport, Chicago, IL.
Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)
IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.
Bannockburn, Illinois, USA
Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider
Electronics Workbench Taps Industry Talent as New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Mar 04, 2003 | Ian Suttie To Drive Company's Expansion in Professional Printed Circuit Board Design Market
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Portland, Maine, USA
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SVI Plc Forecasting $120M Sales by 2005
Mar 04, 2003 | Thanks in part to an increase in capacity following the months-early opening of a second factory
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Evaluation Kit for Novel Board-to-board Jumpers
Mar 04, 2003 | In a move that broadens its interconnect design services, Micromark C and CD has introduced a new development kit for the Flexstrip jumpers flexible interconnect system.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Metcal Successfully Defends Patent Position Against American Hakko Products
Mar 03, 2003 | U.S. District Court Judge Robert M. Takasugi dismissed a lawsuit filed by American Hakko Products, Inc., against OK International's soldering instruments division, Metcal, Inc.
Manufacturer of high-performance precision rework systems for the electronics bench. Product lines include: Hand Soldering and Desoldering, Convection Rework products, Fume Extraction and Fluid Dispensing tools.
Cypress, California, USA
IPC, SOLDERTEC Conference to Address Hot Lead Free Topics
Mar 03, 2003 | The International Conference on Lead-Free Electronics on June 10-13, 2003, in Brussels, Belgium.
Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)
IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.
Bannockburn, Illinois, USA
Association / Non-Profit, Events Organizer, Training Provider
Intuitive Surgical and Solectron Announce Manufacturing Partnership
Feb 28, 2003 | Solectron to Provide Manufacturing Services for Surgical Robotic Equipment
Celestica will Close Oklahoma City Factory
Feb 28, 2003 | Celestica will shutter its Oklahoma City PCB operation by November and do away with 450 jobs.
A multinational electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Manufacturer, Standards Setting / Certification, Training Provider
Dr. Yun Zhang Appointed Research Director, Enthone Inc.
Feb 28, 2003 | Dr. Zhang will lead the global R&D and product formulation activities of the company's tin, tin alloy and lead-free technologies.
Enthone is a leading global supplier of high performance specialty chemicals and coatings. Our products provide innovative and cost-effective technology solutions for a wide range of markets and applications worldwide.
West Haven, Connecticut, USA
Connectors Address InfiniBand 4X and 12X Levels
Feb 28, 2003 | The new LaneLink 4X and 12X connectors are a cable-to-board I/O system optimised for differential signalling at 2.5Gbit/s per pair.
Molex Incorporated is a 62 year old manufacturer of electronic connectors and interconnection systems, ribbon cable, switches, and application tooling. Molex operates 50 plants in 21 countries and employs over 14,700 people. Extensive worldwide manufacturing and engineering capabilities allow Molex to offer customer the benefits of global thinking while providing local service wherever their ope
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
U.S. Companies Get Lead-Free Wake-Up Call
Feb 27, 2003 | U.S. companies are beginning to wake up to the lead-free electronics production movement, which was pioneered in Japan and taken up by European manufacturers.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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NetVendor Acquires Teradyne's Manufacturing Software Group And Creates New Company
Feb 27, 2003 | Visiprise Inc. To Continue Leading Manufacturing Execution Systems Market
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Elec & Eltek's Unaudited Half-yearly Financial Statement: Net Revenue and Profit Down but 2H Expected to be Better
Feb 27, 2003 | Elec & Eltek International Co. Ltd. (
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Portland, Maine, USA
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European Ambitions for PCB Maker
Feb 27, 2003 | Circatex is to open its first satellite office in mainland Europe in France.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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CirTran Receives Order From U.S. Government Agency
Feb 27, 2003 | The order was placed through CirTran's wholly owned subsidiary, Racore Technology Corporation.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Rapid Prototyping Service Expands
Feb 26, 2003 | Accelerated Technologies, a provider of rapid prototyping, tooling and electronic manufacturing services, has announced the acquisition of a new and larger facility in Austin, Texas.
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Roadmap Addresses Supply, Demand Chain Management
Feb 26, 2003 | Investments by electronics manufacturing companies of millions of dollars in software products to manage and automate supply and demand quantification have not prevented margins of error from 50% to 100%
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Portland, Maine, USA
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Flextronics' CTO to present keynote at PCB Design Conference West/HDI Expo (Mar 10-14)
Feb 26, 2003 | The keynote address will be held on Wednesday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in Room N of the San Jose Convention Center.
Flex (Flextronics International)
Flextronics is a global full-service supplier of a full spectrum of value-added Electronic Manufacturing Services.
Singapore, Singapore
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