Nikkei 225 Average Falls as Chip-Gear Makers Retreat, Japan Airlines Gains Oct 21, 2009
The makers of electronic components were cut to neutral from buy by , a Tokyo-based analyst at UBS AG.. To contact the reporter for this story: in Tokyo at. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Arizonas tech exports drop 7 percent Oct 20, 2009
The study looked at manufacturing in computers and peripheral equipment, communications equipment, consumer electronics, electronic components, semiconductors, industrial electronics, electromedical equipment and photonics. Arizona s technology base includes defense and aerospace segments that represent large swaths of employers and exports, but were not included in the study. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
STC settles with Toshiba Corp. Oct 17, 2009
The university alleged that Toshiba Corp. and Toshiba Electronic Components unlawfully used a patented UNM invention that significantly improves the capability of semiconductor manufacturers to make next-generation chips. In a settlement reached this month, Toshiba signed a license agreement with the university, said STC President and CEO Lisa Kuuttila. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Investigating Nanopillars: Silicon Brittle? Not This Kind! Oct 14, 2009
It also serves as the basic building material for electronic components (like computer processors) and in many sensors and micromechanical systems, such as the cantilever arm in a scanning force microscope. In addition, more than 90 per cent of conventional solar cells are made of silicon. (Science Daily)
Innovex CEO resigns Oct 13, 2009
Plymouth-based Innovex (Pink sheets: INVX), which manufactures electronic components, has named Chairman John Clark as interim CEO, effective immediately. jvomhof@bizjournals. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
'Development of Ferrite Materials and Their Applications' Recognized as IEEE Milestone Oct 13, 2009
Later, ferrite was used in a wide range of power supply components such as the deflection yoke cores of television tubes and transformers that convert voltage, exerting a substantial impact on the evolution of virtually all electronic components ... TDK's current product line includes ferrite materials, electronic components and ICs, wireless computer networking products, magnetic heads for HDD, digital recording hardware and advanced digital recording media. (JCN Network, Japan)
* Opening day of TAITRONICS sees US$150m in orders Oct 10, 2009
Electronic components, manufacturing and testing equipment, LEDs and lighting, and safety and security products are among some of the items being highlighted at TAITRONICS this year. The show features 850 Taiwanese exhibitors occupying 1,700 booths and about 100 Chinese vendors. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Topix Gains the Most in a Month on Rising Commodities Prices; Banks Climb Oct 7, 2009
TDK Corp., which makes electronic components, jumped 5. 3 percent to 4,940 yen, the biggest contributor to the Nikkeis advance. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
New Electronic Concept: How Hybrid Motors Could Become Cheaper Oct 5, 2009
Inverters, which convert the direct current into an alternating current, and DC/DC converters, which transfer the power between the two batteries for the two voltage levels, are therefore important power electronic components in hybrid or electric vehicles ... By condensing the functions of the drive and the DC/DC converter in combination, certain electronic components and the motor lamination stack can be shared. (Science Daily)
U.S. companies look to BBQ fuel for freezers Sep 30, 2009
Electronic components are designed to prevent igniting a possible leak. "It's extremely potent," Gosselin said. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Panasonic wins conditional EU approval to buy Sanyo Sep 30, 2009
Panasonic is primarily active worldwide in the development, manufacture, and sale of a wide range of audiovisual and communication products, home appliances, electronic components and devices including batteries and industrial products. Sanyo is primarily active worldwide in the development, manufacture, and sale of consumer products, commercial equipment, electronic components including batteries and industrial logistics and maintenance equipment. (Xinhuanet, China)
Technitrol CEO Papada to retire Sep 30, 2009
Technitrol makes electronic components, electrical contacts and other materials for a variety for industrial applications. With the worst of the recession behind us and with Technitrol well-positioned in several growing and emerging market opportunities, I believe that this is a good time to step aside and allow new leadership to advance, Papada said. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Stocks Rise After Profit Reports; Nikkei 225, Topix Spike in Final Seconds Sep 30, 2009
NGK, a maker of electronic components, surged 8. 8 percent, and , which makes headphones and speakers, climbed 15 percent. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Senate Approves Funding to Boost Metro Safety Sep 26, 2009
The NTSB recommended that WMATA devise a system that monitors the train control system in order to determine if the electronic components are performing correctly. Georgetown students traveling to jobs or internships by Metro could benefit from this funding. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
New Findings Could Help Hybrid, Electric Cars Keep Their Cool Sep 24, 2009
to help commercialize the advanced cooling system using microchannels for electronic components in hybrid and electric cars. The research also is funded by the Purdue-based National Science Foundation Cooling Technologies Research Center, a consortium of corporations, university and government laboratories working to overcome heat-transfer obstacles in developing new compact cooling technologies. (Science Daily)
For 2009, Avnet CEO received $3.83 million Sep 24, 2009
Avnet distributes electronic components and computer hardware and software worldwide and is Arizona's second-largest public company based on annual revenue. Like other information-technology businesses, Avnet was hit in the past year by a slowdown in technology spending. (AZCentral -- Business)
Zhou Says Currency Stability is Key as Exporters Seek to Delay Yuan Gains Sep 23, 2009
Overseas sales have rebounded to 80 to 90 percent of the level prior to the global financial crisis, said Zhuo Minfei, sales principal at Zhejiang-based Seepin Precision Products Co., which produces electronic components for digital cameras and mobile phones. There has been an increase in orders, but with big ups and downs, said Zhuo. (Bloomberg -- Asia)
Molex ups 1Q outlook, but expects loss on restructuring charges Sep 22, 2009
(AP) Electronic components maker on Monday raised its revenue outlook for the first quarter as customer orders increased, particularly in Asia, but it expects to post a loss due to a heftier restructuring charge for closing a European plant ... Molex Incorporated (Molex) is a manufacturer of electronic components. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Sony rebuts BBC PlayStation claim Sep 19, 2009
The Watchdog producers approached three commercial repair technicians, who examined the faulty units and said they displayed a high number of "voids" - faults in the solder that connect the electronic components. In the letter, Mr Maguire said the fact that those voids were not exhibited by all of the faulty units presented to the programme was an indication that they were not the source of a definitive manufacturing problem. (BBC News -- Technology)
UK firm ends Congo tin purchases Sep 19, 2009
The mineral is much used for electronic components and mobile phones. The move follows international concern that much Congolese fighting is financed by sales of scarce or valuable minerals by the warring factions. (BBC News -- Africa)
NTERA and plastic electronic GmbH Enter An Agreement To Develop Advanced Printed Electronics Products and Announce The Availability of an Evaluation Kit Based on NanoChromics(TM) Display Technologies Sep 17, 2009
These novel electronic components on plastic films are flexible, extremely thin and lightweight, but robust and cost-efficient for mass production. Printed and hybrid electronic components enable new form factors and previously unrealized applications, providing new solutions for a variety of industries including packaging, logistics, consumer electronics, and automotive ... plastic electronic's technology utilizes scalable production techniques such as printing and coating technologies as well... (PR Newswire)
Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications to Merge with NEC's Mobile Terminal Unit Sep 14, 2009
Today, Casio's offerings include timepieces, digital cameras, cellular phones, electronic dictionaries, calculators, musical instruments, system equipment, and electronic components such as LCDs. The Casio Group employs more than 12,000 people worldwide, shipping over 100 million products per year, with net sales of 518 billion yen (approx US$5,286 million) in the fiscal year ended March 2009. (PR Newswire)
Organic Electronics A Two-way Street, Thanks To New Plastic Semiconductor Sep 8, 2009
(July 30, 2007) Scientists have developed a new technique that could lead to the development of inexpensive, biodegradable and versatile electronic components, which are made of single layers of organic. (July 19, 2007) Researchers have developed an inexpensive solar cell that can be painted or printed on flexible plastic sheets. (Science Daily)
Arms dealers arrest exposes Irans smuggling Sep 7, 2009
Electronic components allegedly sent to Iran that wound up in improvised explosive devices designed to kill U.S. troops in Iraq. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- International)
Super-fast Computers Of The Future Sep 4, 2009
At present, the speed with which computers process information is limited by the time it takes for the information to be transferred between electronic components. Currently this information is transferred using nanoscale metallic wires that transmit the signals as an electric current. (Science Daily)
Molex target of French gov't-led boycott Sep 3, 2009
Molex Incorporated (Molex) is a manufacturer of electronic components. As of June 30, 2009, the; Frederick KrehbielCo-Chairman of the Board John KrehbielCo-Chairman of the Board From The Lists Your resource for everything related to business in Chicago. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Kyocera Returns as Premier Sponsor of Virgin Mobile FreeFest, Renowned Rockin' Music Festival, for the Fourth Year in a Row Aug 31, 2009
Book the Band For the third straight year, Kyocera and Virgin Mobile USA have let music fans pick an unknown act to appear at the festival via "Book the Band by Virgin Mobile. Birthday Massacre bested four other bands by capturing more than 40 percent of the 700,000 votes cast via text message and online. Additional information about the contest and its winner is available at the Virgin Mobile FreeFest Web site . []"Our previous three festivals have been amazing successes and weve... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hankering for molecular electronics? Grab the new NIST sandwich Aug 27, 2009
The sandwich recipe recently concocted by scientists working at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) may prove tasty for computer chip designers, who have long had an appetite for molecule-sized electronic components but no clear way to satisfy it until now. The research team, which includes collaborators from the University of Maryland, has found a simple method of sandwiching organic molecules between silicon and metal, two materials fundamental to electronic components.... (EurekAlert!)
New Industrial LCD Panels With 100,000 Hour MTBF LED Backlight Systems From Toshiba America Electronic Components Aug 26, 2009
Aug. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC)* announced new color active-matrix, thin film transistor (TFT) LCD modules for industrial applications with long-life, light-emitting diode (LED) backlight systems with a Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)(1) of 100,000 hours (approximately 11 ... Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs ... A committed... (PR Newswire)
The LGL Group, Inc. Reports Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 Aug 21, 2009
The LGL Group, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary MtronPTI, manufactures and markets highly engineered electronic components used to control the frequency or timing of signals in electronic circuits. These devices are used extensively in infrastructure equipment for the telecommunications and network equipment industries. (Primezone Releases)
Taiwan company takes stake in PokerTek Aug 20, 2009
In addition, ICP will supply PokerTek with electronic components used in its products. A PokerTek spokeswoman was unavailable for comment on what PokerTek plans to do with the proceeds or how much of an ownership stake ICP was taking in the Matthews-based company. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Poland, Spain Up in Arms Over Loss of Iraq Contract Aug 20, 2009
LEM USASearch Our Huge Selection of Quality Electronic Components Here ... LEM USASearch Our Huge Selection of Quality Electronic Components Here. (Yahoo News -- Poland)
DNA Scaffolding To Build Tiny Circuit Boards Aug 20, 2009
The process isn't limited to organizing things that are of interest to physical scientists and engineers, like electronic components, Rothemund adds. For example, he says, "Biologists studying how proteins interact can place them in patterns on top of DNA origami. This may be useful in the case of motor proteins, the little machines that power our muscles. They work in gangs, with multiple motors pulling together. To study how different configurations of motors cooperate, scientists may use DNA... (Science Daily)
Taliban Tries to Sow Chaos before Election Aug 19, 2009
Where are the electronic components from. Buy a Dell or Gateway computer. (CBS News)
DNA 'organises itself' on silicon Aug 18, 2009
The origami can be designed to serve as a scaffold for electronic components just six billionths of a metre apart ... The current industry standard for etching electronic components from larger structures - a so-called "top down" approach - has components at a distance of 45nm. (BBC News -- Science)
NXP, Tata BP Solar in development pact Aug 13, 2009
BANGALORE, India NXP Semiconductors will supply electronic components to Tata BP Solar India Ltd., a joint venture of BP Solar and Tata Power, under terms of a new agreement. The deal calls for the companies to roll out electronic control products starting next year, according to K. Subramanya, CEO of Tata BP Solar, and NXP CTO Rene Penning de Vries. (EETimes)
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As a leader in liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and digital technologies, Sharp offers one of the broadest and most advanced lines of consumer electronics, information products and electronic components, while also creating new network businesses. For more information, please visit. (JCN Network, Japan)
China cranks up fabless startup efforts Aug 8, 2009
"China is a leading consumer of electronic components now, so now is the time to build the fabless companies," he added. Indeed, China's IC market is expected to grow to $100. (EETimes)
Clash shuts US factory in France Aug 7, 2009
About 160 demonstrators have gathered at the plant, where the dispute has paralysed production of electronic components since 7 July. Molex is in talks with union representatives about the relocation plan, which could see 283 workers lose their jobs. (BBC News -- Americas)
Kimball posts 4Q profit Aug 6, 2009
The maker of office furniture and contract electronic components, reported fourth-quarter revenue of $271. 5 million, down 20 percent from the year-earlier period, when it had revenue of $338. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Technology industry showing some gains in Arizona, nation Aug 6, 2009
Phoenix-based Avnet, which distributes electronic components to product manufacturers and sells hardware and software systems to businesses, said sales during its fiscal fourth quarter, which ended June 27, were $3. 8 billion, down about 19. (AZCentral -- Business)
Baker Hughes Announces Second Quarter Results Aug 5, 2009
" A replay will be available through Wednesday, August 19, 2009. The number for the replay is (800) 642-1687, or (706) 645-9291 for international callers, and the access code is 15689055. The call and replay will also be web cast on www.bakerhughes.com/investor. Forward-Looking Statements This news release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, including on the conference call announced herein) contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the... (PR Newswire)
Technitrol posts $4.9 million loss Aug 5, 2009
maker of electronic components lost $4. 9 million, or 12 cents per fully diluted share, from continuing operations in the quarter, which ended June 26. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Toshiba to Launch World's First 64GB SDXC Card Aug 4, 2009
Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba Corporation, a leading innovator in NAND flash memory technologies and solutions, and Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. (TAEC), a North American subsidiary, today announced the launch of the world's first 64GB(1) SDXC Memory Card(2) capable of operating at the world's fastest data transfer rate(3) for reading and writing to a flash memory card ... Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba... (PR Newswire)
Man with wires, battery closes New York airport Aug 3, 2009
The package turned out to be a device consisting of batteries, cylinders and electronic components that could have been used to make a bomb, Brown said, but the bomb squad found that it didn't not contain any explosives. McGann had a ticket on a United Airlines flight to Chicago and a seat on two other connecting flights with his final destination Oakland, California, according to a law enforcement official close to the investigation. (CNN -- International)
Exclusive Subscriber Content Aug 3, 2009
- Consumer Electronic Components Manufacturer. Use of, or registration on, this site constitutes acceptance of our and. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
IIT Kanpur makes nanosatellite, to be launched by ISRO Aug 2, 2009
While larger satellites weigh about one tonne, these smaller varieties weigh less than 10 kg and have smaller electronic components. As of now, there is limited research in the area of nanosats. (India Times, India)
Fujitsu Reports Fiscal 2009 First-Quarter Financial Results; Quarterly loss Posted, Sales and Profit Projections Raised Aug 1, 2009
1 billion yen (US$303 million*) for the first quarter of fiscal 2009 (April 1 - June 30, 2009), but raised its sales and income projections for the full year ending March 31, 2010 on rebounding demand for electronic components ... Though sales from the device solutions business also fell, demand for electronic components rebounded strongly from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 ... 0 billion yen, due primarily to rebounding demand for electronic components. (JCN Network, Japan)
SinoHub to Report Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results and Host Conference Call On August 14, 2009 Jul 31, 2009
SinoHub, Inc., founded in 2000 by veteran entrepreneur Harry Cochran and electronic component industry veteran Lei Xia to facilitate the electronics revolution in China, provides world-class supply chain management services with transparent information access for participants in the electronic components supply chain in China. SinoHub conducts substantially all of its operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary SinoHub Electronics Shenzhen Limited in the People's Republic of China. (PR Newswire)
Fujitsu Revises FY 2009 Earnings Projections Jul 30, 2009
Market conditions for electronic components and car audio and navigation products have improved beyond expectations, while increased sales and enhanced cost efficiency in the mobile phone business have also bolstered profitability ... 0 billion yen from the previous forecast due to improved market conditions for electronic components. (JCN Network, Japan)
Japan's industrial output up 2.4% on-month in June Jul 30, 2009
com - Japan's industrial output up 2. Japan's industrial output up 2. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Tyco Electronics earnings drop 91% Jul 30, 2009
The Schaffhausen, Switzerland, maker of electronic components, which has its executive offices in Berwyn, Pa. said Tuesday that it earned $26 million, or 6 cents per fully diluted share, from continuing operations in its fiscal third quarter, which ended June 26. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Vishay loses $59M Jul 29, 2009
electronic components manufacturer lost $58. 9 million, or 32 cents per share in the quarter, down from a loss of $747. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Good quality? Jul 28, 2009
Sales of the electronic components it manufactures for firms around the world were up 70% year-on-year in the first half of 2009. There are too many factories in the world, making too many products, and at the moment customers don't want to buy so much. (BBC News)
* TAITRA expects US$8.1bn sales to PRC Jul 27, 2009
TAITRA said another Chinese purchase group is scheduled to visit Taiwan on Aug. 19, focusing on mechanical, petrochemical and electronic components and automobile parts. This story has been viewed 293 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Hearing-impaired girl learns peace from a dolphin Jul 25, 2009
Dennis McKenna is a proven leader with an established track record of driving positive results within the electronic components and systems industries, said Don Martin, an investor and director of SkyCross. As 00004000 chairman of the board since November 2008, Dennis has provided a pragmatic and balanced approach to strategy, business development, and operational execution. (Fresno Bee)
Publicis Groupe Services: Half-Year 2009 Results Jul 23, 2009
mobil Vodafone (Slovenia), Jenny Craig (United States), Ubank (Australia), Jamena Gas Networks (Australia), China Mobile (China), T38/40 weight-loss product (Portugal), MTV (United Kingdom), Panasonic (Indonesia), Turismo de Valencia (Spain), Haberturk newspaper (Turkey), BA airline company (Digital) (United Kingdom), Kang Yuan pharmaceutical products (China), Parques Reunidos amusement parks (Spain), sanofi-aventis (Ukraine), Madrid 2016 (Spain), ICO public institute for loans and financing... (PR Newswire)
President wins ondefense spending Jul 22, 2009
In addition, Waltham-based Raytheon Co. builds the plane s radar and other electronic components. Kerry said in a statement yesterday that he was convinced by Gates that any job losses in the Bay State would be offset by Pentagon plans to accelerate the production of the next-generation combat jet, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, which is designed for air-to-air combat and bombing missions for the Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. (Boston Globe)
Exclusive Subscriber Content Jul 22, 2009
- Consumer Electronic Components Manufacturer. Use of, or registration on, this site constitutes acceptance of our and. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
Season Components eyes high-end electronic components market Jul 22, 2009
BUTTERWORTH: Season Components Co Ltd, a Hong Kong-based electronics contract manufacturing group, is repositioning itself in Malaysia to supply high-end electronic components to the gaming, medical, and hospitality industries. Through its local subsidiary Parade Season Sdn Bhd, the group would start a new manufacturing facility in Prai Industrial Estate, scheduled to commence operations early next year, said Season Components general manager Ham Hon Pine. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Kirin and Suntory discuss a merger: Kanpai! Jul 21, 2009
Although foreigners associate Japanese business with giant multinationals like Sony and Toyota, many of the country s industries have an excessive number of small, inwardly focused firms electronic components, car parts and industrial goods, among others precisely because of the hostility towards mergers and acquisitions (M&A). The result is meagre profits, starving even the best firms in each industry of capital as well as stopping them achieving the scale to compete on the world market. (The Economist)
Single Molecules As Electric Conductors Jul 20, 2009
This brings us a considerable step closer to the ultimate minitiurization of electronic components , explains Egbert Zojer from the Institute for Solid State Physics of the Graz University of Technology. Molecules instead of metal. (Science Daily)
Mod MG is a mechanic's dream Jul 20, 2009
In fact, devotees of British cars and motorcycles refer to Joseph Lucas as the "Prince of Darkness," because of the shoddy electronic components made for the U.K. car industry by the company he founded. The first thing I noticed was that none of the gauges worked. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Taiwan: Rebooting the Dragon Jul 18, 2009
Traditionally, Taiwan firms have exported electronic components to China, which were assembled in mainland factories and re-exported to customers in the West. But now Taiwan companies are looking to redirect their products toward China's wealthier consumers, thereby decreasing Taiwan's dependence on the U.S. Flat-screen-display maker AmTRAN Technology, based near Taipei, operates factories in China that export primarily to North America, but the company is tying up this year with a Chinese... (Time.com)
Virgin America Donates Free Plane to Virgin Mobile 'FreeFest' Jul 17, 2009
By combining these engineered materials with metals and plastics, and integrating them with other technologies, Kyocera has become a leading supplier of telecommunications equipment, office-document imaging equipment, solar power generating systems, semiconductor packages, electronic components, cutting tools and industrial ceramics. During the year ended March 31, 2009, the company's net sales totaled 1. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
