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PBC Socket Block Aids Multiboard Distribution

May 16, 2003 | A novel PCB socket block features integrated crossconnections, which facilitate daisychaining of supply voltage and signal lines in multiboard applications, saving installation time and money.

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IPC Announces Victory for U.S. PCB Industry Officially Decreed

May 16, 2003 | Triumph over the Environmental Protection Agency�s (EPA�s) Metal Products and Machinery (MP&M) effluent guidelines

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

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

Tyco Electronics Names Arrow Electronics 'Distributor Of The Year'

May 15, 2003 | Recognition for helping to extensively grow Tyco Electronics' product sales from 2001 to 2002

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IPC Updates Two Test Documents

May 15, 2003 | IPC announces the release of two newly revised standards on solderability

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

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

IPC COMPLIANT 9850 Kit

May 14, 2003 | CHECKS OUT PICK AND PLACE MACHINES

Practical Components, Inc.

Practical Components, Inc.

An international distributor of mechanical IC samples or "dummy" components, SMD production tools and equipment

Los Alamitos, California, USA

Distributor, Manufacturer

Park Electrochemical Corp. Announced that U.S. Court of Appeals Affirmed Jury Verdict in It's Lawsuit Against Delco Electronics

May 14, 2003 | Both parties have rights to file petitions for rehearing by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit or petitions to the United States Supreme Court.

Park Nelco

Park Nelco

Park/Nelco is a leading global designer and producer of electronic materials used to fabricate complex multilayer printed circuit boards and interconnection systems. Park specializes in advanced materials for high layer count and high speed apps

Lake Success, New York, USA

Parlex Corporation Announces Third Quarter/FY2003 Conference Call

May 14, 2003 | All interested parties are invited to participate in Parlex's quarterly teleconference, which will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

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Parker Brings Experience to Bear

May 14, 2003 | One of the UK's leading manufacturers of printed circuit boards has appointed an experienced industry professional as its new Technical Sales Manager.

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Technology Road Shows Prove Successful for Universal

May 14, 2003 | On Wednesday, April 20, electronics manufacturers, industry experts, and Universal personnel met in Orlando, Florida, USA, for a day of information sharing on a wide range of topics.

Universal Instruments Corporation

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

Manufacturer

Anadigm Names Industry-Veteran Brian Hodges as New Marketing VP

May 13, 2003 | Brian Hodges, a 12-year veteran of the semiconductor industry and former executive at Intersil Corporation, has joined Anadigm�, Inc. as vice president of worldwide marketing.

Anadigm

Anadigm

Anadigm�s Field Programmable Analog Array (FPAA) design methodology cuts from months to minutes the time needed to implement complex analog designs, enabling Anadigm customers to bring products to market faster and at a significantly reduced cost.

Campbell, California, USA

Stencil Manager for Americas Boosts Commitment to Growth

May 13, 2003 | DEK has appointed Daniel Tan as Branch Manager of its new Memphis stencil design and manufacturing facility

ASM Assembly Systems (DEK)

Daniel Tan

ASM Assembly Systems (DEK)

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

Manufacturer

Amkor Names Oleg Khaykin to Head Corporate Development

May 13, 2003 | Khaykin will be responsible for managing Amkor's corporate development, M&A and intellectual property initiatives.

Amkor Technology, Inc.

Amkor Technology, Inc.

Amkor Technology is the world's largest independent supplier of outsourced packaging and test semiconductor interconnect services; with more than 33 years of continuous improvement, growth and innovation. http://www.amkor.com

Chandler, Arizona, USA

Orbotech Announces First Quarter 2003 Results

May 13, 2003 | Revenues for the first quarter of 2003 totaled $54.2 million, compared to the $51.1 million recorded in the first quarter a year ago.

Orbotech

Orbotech

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

Manufacturer

Burn-in Pioneer Receives New European Sales and Technical Support

May 13, 2003 | KES Systems & Service of Singapore, has appointed Alliance Sales (Europe) to be responsible for sales and technical support of the extensive range of KES burn-in boards throughout the UK, Scandinavia and Finland.

Alliance Sales (Europe) Ltd

Alliance Sales (Europe) Ltd

Alliance Sales (Europe) Ltd,is a leading supplier of semiconductor equipment in the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia, including front and back end equipement.

Romsey, Hants, United Kingdom

Manufacturer's Representative

IPC Continues Strong Support of North American Electronics Industry

May 13, 2003 | Nearly 300 companies have already contracted space at the co-located IPC Printed Circuits Expo� and IPC SMEMA Council�s APEX� exhibition and conference, taking place February 24-26, 2004, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

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

Elcoteq's Personnel Reductions in Lohja Smaller than Expected

May 12, 2003 | The actual number turned out to be substantially lower mainly due to internal personnel arrangements

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US Eastec Sports a Lean Manufacturing Pavilion

May 12, 2003 | Educating employees on lean principles is critical to the survival of the USA's New England manufacturing companies and jobs.Educating employees on lean principles is critical to the survival of the USA's New England manufacturing companies and jobs.

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Wire-to-board Range Handles Up To 16A

May 12, 2003 | No larger than conventional 12A wire-to-board connectors for PCB applications

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Special Events at SMTA International

May 12, 2003 | September 21-25, Donald Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

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

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Ansoft Corporation

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

Router Solutions Incorporated is pleased to announce the formation of a Data Services group.

May 09, 2003 | RSI Data Services for EMS / OEM Outsourcing of Data Preparation & Translation

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Titan General Holdings, Inc Reconstitutes Board of Directors

May 09, 2003 | Bringing the board experience more in line with its business objectives

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Amkor Technology Closes Offering of 7 3/4% Senior Notes Due 2013

May 09, 2003 | Calls 9 1/4% Senior Notes Due 2006 for Optional Redemption

Amkor Technology, Inc.

Amkor Technology, Inc.

Amkor Technology is the world's largest independent supplier of outsourced packaging and test semiconductor interconnect services; with more than 33 years of continuous improvement, growth and innovation. http://www.amkor.com

Chandler, Arizona, USA

Flynn Systems appoints Kontest as Scandinavian representative of onTAP (JTAG) Boundary Scan Software for PCB board design and test

May 08, 2003 | Highly respected Swedish test technology firm is widely regarded for strong customer support and boundary scan experience.

Flynn Systems

Flynn Systems

Developers of onTAP� Boundary Scan Test Software. Comprehensive JTAG test for only $995! Includes robust ATPG, JTAG simulator, single-step diagnostics, BSDL Syntax check, unlimited testing thru JTAG parallel port cable. Easy-to-use. 30-day Demos.

Nashua , New Hampshire, USA

IEC Announces Continued Improvement in its Operating Results for the Second Quarter of 2003

May 08, 2003 | IEC reported net income of $726,000 or $0.09 per share on revenue of $15.5 million for the second quarter.

IEC Electronics Corp.

IEC Electronics Corp.

Electronics Manufacturing Services Provider

Newark, New York, USA

Manufacturer

More Options for PCB Terminals

May 08, 2003 | Easby Electronics is offering a line of low-cost plug and socket PCB terminal blocks in a vast range of styles and sizes, which now include 3.50 and 3.81mm pitches.

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Register for the World's Largest Event for Medical Device Manufacturing

May 08, 2003 | Over 400 contract manufacturers present every aspect of outsource capability.

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InDigiNet To Acquire 2.5million in Assets

May 08, 2003 | InDigiNet Signs Definitive Commitment Letter With UBC To Acquire 2.5million in Assets and business Interests plus revenues of Universal Broadband Communications.

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IPC Releases 2002/2003 Technology Roadmap

May 08, 2003 | Provides Industry with Strategic Assistance for the Future

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

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Electronics Workbench Announces Multisim 7 and Multicap 7 for Professional Circuit Engineers and Designers

May 06, 2003 | New Schematic Capture and Simulation Software Delivers Innovative Features and the Industry�s Best Price/Performance

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Trade-in Deal Offers New Irons for Old

May 06, 2003 | Metcal has just made it easier for manufacturers to change their existing soldering irons by offering a GBP 75 trade in on their old systems, towards a brand new Metcal SP200 soldering system.

Metcal

Metcal

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

Manufacturer

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

New Cost Competitive TCVCXO From Fox

May 05, 2003 | Features a 50% Reduction in Length

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Palomar Introduces New Automatic

May 05, 2003 | Reliable Wire Bonders for High Yield Production

Palomar Technologies

Materials and Measurement in Brighton

May 05, 2003 | Nepcon UK in Brighton will host the latest in electronics materials and electronics reliability measurement equipment from Concoat.

Concoat Ltd.

Concoat Ltd.

Electronic Production Process Materials manufacturer. Including Conformal Coatings, Soldering materi

Camberley, Surrey, United Kingdom

Manufacturer

Shipley Company Announces New Appointments for Printed Wiring Board Business in North America and Europe

May 02, 2003 | Bob Ferguson has been appointed PWB General Manager, North America.

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NEMI Launches DPMO Project

May 02, 2003 | Group to Assemble Data by Package and Technology Type

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Ansoft Releases AnsoftLinks for Mentor Graphics Board Station

May 02, 2003 | EDA geometry translation software paves way for accurate analysis of complex PCBs

Ansoft Corporation

Ansoft Corporation

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

Cable Jumpers Provide Flexible Connections

May 02, 2003 | Flexstrip cable jumpers provide multiconductor board-to-board connection without wire stripping, cutting to length or solder preparation.

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Light Pipes Reduce ESD Risks

May 01, 2003 | Press-fit panel-mount light pipes can protect circuits from accidental ESD by isolating the PCB from human contact.

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Lenthor Engineering Announces The Acquisition of P.C.B. Engineering

May 01, 2003 | The newly formed company can now readily offer their combined customer base the most comprehensive portfolio of the most advanced engineering and manufacturing services in the industry.

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Optical Encoder has Integral Pushbutton

May 01, 2003 | The Grayhill 62S is a miniature optical encoder with an optional integral push button.

EAO Corporation

EAO Corporation

Founded in 1947, EAO has developed into one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality industrial switches, complete custom HMI panels and interface systems, and specialised automotive switch systems.

Shelton, Connecticut, USA

Manufacturer

Call for Participation Issued for IPC Printed Circuits Expo/APEX Joint Technical Conference

May 01, 2003 | Will take place February 23-27, 2004, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, Calif.

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

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

Intus GmbH Selects Anadigm� FPAAs for Aerospace Tone Decoder

Apr 30, 2003 | Anadigm� today announced that Intus GmbH, a leading supplier of radio and microwave modules and systems, is using Anadigm�s Field Programmable Analog Array (FPAA) technology

Anadigm

Anadigm

Anadigm�s Field Programmable Analog Array (FPAA) design methodology cuts from months to minutes the time needed to implement complex analog designs, enabling Anadigm customers to bring products to market faster and at a significantly reduced cost.

Campbell, California, USA

PCB Cleaner Removes Residues on the Road

Apr 30, 2003 | Electrolube played the role of environmental champion in Australia recently.

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Altium Unveils New �Board-on-Chip� Technology

Apr 30, 2003 | Altium to preview industry-first technology at Programmable World that allows engineers to use board-level methodologies to design and implement embedded systems on FPGAs

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Sanmina-SCI Brings PCB Technology Seminar to Ottawa

Apr 30, 2003 | Sanmina-SCI Corporation announced its Optimal High Speed Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Solutions seminar is taking place today in Ottawa, Canada. This marks the third in Sanmina-SCI's series of Excellence in Technology seminars.

Sanmina-SCI

Sanmina-SCI

Sanmina-SCI is a tier 1 provider of EMS and PWB along with vertically integrated capabilities from design through qualification.

San Jose, California, USA

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC is the trade association for the printed wiring board and electronics assembly industries.

Bannockburn, Illinois, USA

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Catalyst Semiconductor 128-Bit EEPROM Reduces PCB Area by 40 Percent

Apr 29, 2003 | New technology allows the CAT24C00 to be packaged in a compact, 5-pin SOT23 package that requires 40 percent less printed circuit board area than an MSOP package.

Catalyst Semiconductor

Catalyst Semiconductor

Catalyst Semiconductor, Inc. designs and markets a broad range of products, including Flash Memories, EEPROMs, NVRAM, Digitally Programmable Potentiometers and Supervisory circuits. Catalyst ICs are available in lead-free, halogen-free packages.

Sunnyvale, California, USA

Connectors Save Space in Basestation Power Supply

Apr 29, 2003 | Emerson Energy Systems is using Weidmuller's Minimate S2L/B2L PCB connector for its IMT 2000 multifunction unit, thanks to its space saving design and competitive price.

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