Search Archives   Archive December 2003/January 2004 Pasquale Pistorio addresses WSIS plenary session Pro-mation selects Adeon Techcon launches precision dispensing system Technology is a girl’s best friend Tiger Telematics, Inc. announces EMS to be used for new series of Gametrac products US-based IDMs gain market from Taiwan design houses Advanced Circuits - half-price promotion Alcatel inaugurates ICT applications R&D center in Taiwan AVX Corporation expects strong sales quarter Integrated Performance Systems, Inc. announces synergistic acquisition Motorola expected to tap former Sun president as new CEO Siemens and IP Unity Partner Sparton purchase a plant in New Mexico Taiwan’s semiconductor-makers to keep traditional bonuses The technologies of tomorrow in Emerging Technologies Forum TSMC postpones annual maintenance due to hot sales Winland receives award from Parker Hannifin ASL acquires rights to EyeTrace Catcher to build fourth Suzhou plant Chase announces sale of Sunburst EMS DDi announces share capital and distribution rates FEINFOCUS completes custom installation for Raytheon First confirmed SARS case in research laboratory in Taiwan today ICOS receives €9Million order Innovations 2004 honors excellence in Consumer technology design and engineering KIC announces delivery of 2500th system Kyocera opens R&D center in San Diego Neptune Technologies & Galileo complete purchase of ViTechnology’s assets New Microtech beam delivery system from JPSA SMTA recognises outstanding authors Solectron names Dave Purvis Executive VP Apple may move 17-inch PowerBook production to Quanta Aqueous Technologies introduces lead-free cleaning system BenQ and IBM in corporate PC deal Christopher Group announces dates for 2004 NSpec Advanced Training Seminar Cooperation announced between HMS and Ormecon DuPont Photonics selects optical alignment system from Palomar Technologies Inotera to install 300mm wafer production line Jabil results – profits and sales up KEMET announces expectation for December 2003 quarter MacDermid appoint Stephen Largan as Executive VP-Operations MacDermid sells interest in Eurocir More than 400 international companies to exhibit at CES 2004 Motorola to launch independent semiconductor company New Complater from Hollmüller New feeder from MYDATA SARS scare sparks market drop in Taiwan SlimKIC 2000 lead-free kit announced TTGH announces new contract for Textron Systems Board train for productivity BP Microsystems introduces automated fine-pitch programming system Dominique Numakura’s Newsletter from Japan Elcoteq in partnership with Kathrein Elcoteq's new management to take over on January 1, 2004 Intel names VPs Kester announces lead-free, no-clean solder paste Merix announces profitable results for Q2 MIMOT introduces full active "quick change" feeder concept MYDATA unveils new version of TPSys at Productronica Price pressure being felt in China’s desktop PC market Solectron reports Q1 – loss of $120M STMicroelectronics acquires Synad Ltd Taiwanese economists downplay SARS threat Agilent Technologies hosts new web seminar series in 2004 Asymtek achieves ISO 9001:2000 certification Chipbond expects to maintain gross margin at record 30% in 2004 Dr. Kon M. Lin to lead Universal’s Suzhou technology laboratory Flextronics to report Q3 Free workshops to highlight impact of new legislation Holiday sales boost DTV numbers for October and November ITC to hear Amkor's patent infringement case against Carsem Lite-On IT lands OEM order for slim combo drives from Dell Park appoints Vito A. Tanzi as Product Director Quanta Computer revenues to reach NT$300 billion in 2003 Security appliance market makes continued gains, IDC says Stevenage Circuits purchases Viking system TaiwanHighTech.Com Tamura appoints Vern Emory of VEI as new representative TSMC files law suit against SMIC Vectron K2-AOI launched Arrow launches tool for iForce partners to manage Sun services business Assembléon relocates to optimise customer support Auto manufacturers extend eMPower use BTU to present at Needham & Co growth conference Chilisin to build second chip inductor plant in Suzhou Compal Communications injects US$1.8 million into China factory Competition authorities approve Elcoteq's acquisition Free Forums at APEX 2004 Major auto manufacturer enters four-year, US$50 million agreement Nordson/Asymtek China promotes David Wang and X.Q. Gao Profit from EIPC Winter Conference early bird discount SMTA Academy Program to be held in Toronto TAIEX gains are paced by Taiwan Semiconductor Valor and TraceXpert form strategic joint venture Contract manufacturers select eMPower Elpida halts negotiations with ProMOS Europe's largest marine terminal uses for Tecnomatix eMPower Juki partners with Tecnomatix Mentor Graphics and Peking University establish training center Micron Technology, Inc., reports Q1 M-Wave announces development in Its restructuring Park Electrochemical reports Q3 results Roundup of 2004 global handset shipment forecasts Solectron to hold annual meeting Taiwan’s export orders rise 13% That was 2003 Philip Stoten Xilinx named 2003 impact supplier of the year by Lucent Camtek Ltd. to contest tax assessments Chemcut announces new Midwest U.S. representatives Dominique Numakura’s Newsletter from Japan Elcoteq's new management to take over on Jan 1 HannStar Display to continue raising 15-inch TFT LCD monitor and notebook panel prices in January Hon Hai will not venture into notebook manufacturing, says chairman Terry Guo HP to launch 15.4-inch notebooks at record low prices in January Leading notebook vendors to increase control over component procurement Plastron to boost board connector capacity in Wujiang Reprisal tariffs towards US lifted Senator Joseph Lieberman visits Electropac Manchester TIGER X-ray inspection system launched from Feinfocus Asustek founder resigns, criticizes management Bench-top BGA rework station from FocalSpot Gigabyte joins motherboard war Hella expands York manufacturing facility International IDMs ask for earlier order forecast IPC IMS/PCB Book-to-Bill Ratio at 1.13 for November New stencil technology from Tecan Tamura F.A. appoints Vern Emery of VEI as new representative Where are you going in 2004? Clevo lands Casio order for 100,000 data terminals Cypress completes acquisition of Cascade Semiconductor Corp. IDC expects mobile phone and PC replacement cycles to drive 18% semiconductor revenue growth in 2004 Motorola selected to supply secure TETRA Public Safety Radio System for the 2004 Athens Olympics Notebook and cell phone makers concerned about accident at Taiwanese magnesium alloy maker PCB Specification & Procurement Requirement Workshop & Factory Tour STATS enters into alliance with SimmTech TDAO launches new optical alignment system TTM to present at the Needham & Co growth conference Vectron to unveil K4-AOI at APEX Cadence appoints Ping Chao Compal Electronics takes control of optical drive maker Accesstek Dominique Numakura’s Newsletter from Japan Free Forums at APEX 2004 New supply chain and outsourcing practices discussed at Quarterly Forum Quanta Computer to build three new plants in China Texas Instruments honored by Cisco Tower Semiconductor and Siliconix announce arrangement ICOS expects sequential revenue increase of approximately 42% for Q4 Taiwan’s economic recovery will last for years: analyst Agilent hosts digital design seminar throughout North America Agilent introduces new DC power supply system Amkor completes acquisition of Toshiba assembly and test JV BTU announces receipt of Furnace order valued at over $2 Million Compal Electronics hits record revenue for fourth straight month Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame honors 11 pioneers of consumer technology Dover announces Q4 2003 earnings release and webcast eLinear subsidiary certified by Tyco Electronics HP keen on Taiwan as LCD source Innovex expects fiscal 2004 Q1 revenue of $44.3M Music superstars and sports legends to appear at 2004 International CES Parlex ships 10 Million Smartcard circuits in December Polyonics issues newsletter in Newsletter Central Stats alliance with Simmtech Teradyne to announce Q4 and FY 2003 results Upturn goes on - European Semiconductor Market in November 2003 Valor announces major version release for its Trilogy 5000 solution 2004 sales of consumer electronics to set new record, surpassing $100 Billion mark, says CEA Agilent sues PixArt Imaging for patent infringement Dominique Numakura’s Newsletter from Japan Intel President and COO Paul Otellini to speak at CES tomorrow KEMET names Warner VP, Strategy and Communications Koki appoints Fraser Cleaning Technolgies in UK LaBarge awarded $3.25 million contract on Aegis program Margaret M. Kendrick elected as President of Park's Nelco Products, Inc. Business Unit Merix files for public stock offering Motorola Q4 and FY results to be issued 20 January Nam Tai TCL Corporation announces preliminary approval for listing New stencil technology from Tecan Samsung purchases multiple Teradyne Tigers Siemens Dematic issues SIPLACE Americas newsletter in Newsletter Central Taiwan's newest TFT-LCD maker orders Orbotech equipment for in-line and off-line AOI Teradyne High Performance Circuits manufacturing facility achieves ISO 14001 certifications VIA chooses IBM to manufacture its advanced chips Agilent introduces interposer analysis probe Asymtek achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification China confines new SARS suspect, report says ECA acquires CARTS forum EIPC announces winter conference program ESI appoints Nick Konidaris as President and CEO Free CDs from Agilent Technologies Graber and Yansouni elected to Solectron's Board of Directors PEMSTAR secures more favorable terms from lenders Tsann Kuen announces plans to expand in China TSMC Monthly Sales Report – December 2003 Universal expands high-speed placement range Agilent joins new unified physical-layer initiative Amkor expands capacity as demand increases CEA launches search for teen spokesperson Compeq sees better-than-expected factory utilization in December Dot Hill expands manufacturing to Solectron European site Elcoteq to start personnel negotiations EMS Index outperforms Nasdaq Gibson chooses Xilinx as chip supplier of choice NVIDIA and Jim Henson's Creature Shop team up Quanta Computer to invest in plants SGI announces Q2 FY2004 preliminary results Teradyne selects Salland Engineering's SEDana Product China IT firms to spend $2 bln with U.S. firms - report Design community to converge on Anaheim Agilent issues go/semiconductor newsletter in Newsletter Central Camtek reports preliminary sales results for Q4 2003 China IT firms to spend $2 bln with U.S. firms - report Design community to converge on Anaheim Flextronics Network Services acquires JR Paulista in Brazil Four main Taiwan IT manufacturers enjoy revenue growth in December Indium Corporation offers Solder Research Kits JPSA Laser to exhibit laser beam shaper technology Mentor Graphics announces record Q4 2003 revenue and bookings Pro-mation joins forces with DG Marketing Rod Wood joins FlexLink as Applications Engineer Semiconductors drive revenue growth in Hsinchu Science Park Teradyne promotes John M. Casey to run Asia Upbeat 2004 International CES bodes well for future industry growth Valtronic USA, Inc. joins the Sparton Alliance Network As Taiwan’s exporter shares decline, Hon Hai Precision advances Asia-Pacific to lead wafer fab spending AVX Corporation schedules Q3 conference call Data Circuit Systems, Inc Approves Isola IS620 High Speed Laminate System Data Track and ECM select Essemtec solutions from Contax DuPont announces organizational alignment to drive growth EMSNow’s EMS Index passes Nasdaq for the first time Foxconn still largest Taiwanese manufacturer by sales in 2003 Metcal introduces PS-800 Soldering System Motorola hopes center will bring in NT$42.3 billion Nam Tai Electronics, Inc.: TCL Corporation announces further details of proposed A-shares IPO on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange New electronic update keeps Nepcon visitors in the loop PCBweekly – a new product for 2004 Siemens Mobile Acceleration invests in Jentro Technologies Siemens sells 150 million shares of Infineon Technologies Streamlining the Discrete PO Process David Kim, Director, Product Management, RiverOne Inc. Teradyne Diagnostic Solutions and T-Systems Develop an integrated diagnostic environment for DaimlerChrysler Wistron NeWeb to invest US$15 million in China handset factory Wistron to complete second factory in China 3 FREE Keynote Sessions at APEX / IPC Expo Agilent Technologies introduces 1.5 GHz differential probe Agilent Technologies' introduces new lower-cost L-Series network analyzers Cemco-FSL announces sales Component order index takes December dip, but industry optimism reigns for year ahead Looking to expand position inside of China? – iSuppli Webinar offers assistance Palomar Technologies wins most innovative new product award PCB industry to lobby California lawmakers Ryder receives award from Applied Materials Taiwan TFT LCD makers expect shipments to grow 40-90% in 2004 Teradyne Lands $67M B-1B Lancer contract Xilinx issues product advisory Acer says Q4 laptop PC shipments rose to record BTU affirms Q4 outlook Elcoteq expands customer portfolio through partnership with Kathrein Hotel rate deadline for IPC Designers Summit Hover-Davis, Inc announces the opening of a Sales and Support Center in China. Indium promoted Karl Pfluke Intel Q4 revenue of $8.74 Billion at record level IPC Printed Circuits Expo/APEX Gala Live in four weeks! METRO Group to introduce RFID across its entire company Panasonic to order seven new handsets from Taiwan this year, say sources SMTA announces certification dates and locations for 2004 Tecnomatix and ITOCHU SysTech announce Partnership Teradyne announces Q4 results – 45% increase in orders Amkor Promotes Top Executives Dominique Numakura’s Newsletter from Japan FlexLink adds new publications to online technical library IMAPS issues program for Ceramics Conference IPC and JEDEC lead the way to lead free Molex reports strong Q2 results Quanta Computer aims to supply 30% of notebooks worldwide in 2004 Shipley and Grace form exclusive agreement Siemens receives a Frost & Sullivan award SUN reports Q2 results – loss narrows Teradyne Chairman and CEO to appear on CNBC's Power Lunch program TI's Engibous to transition CEO role and continue as Chairman US Air Force uses pinPoint testers from DiagnoSYS to save $13 million Henkel introduces silver-filled die attach adhesive Indium Corporation releases new product data sheet Inside Outsourcing offers Global Pricing Model Workshop Jean-Francois Fau appointed President of TI Europe Lead-free solders from Asahi LPKF announces stencil cutter for under $240k Reptron announces confirmation of reorganisation plan Texas Instruments names Dr. Hans Stork as Chief Technology Officer UK Manufacturers set up recycling company Arrow receives TCL's Four-Star award BenQ monthly handset shipments to reach one million units in 1Q BP Microsystems soars past 19,000 devices supported mark Design Chain Associates, LLC and EPTAC to present seminars on Compliance with EU Hon Hai poised to clinch top spot, says analyst Infineon reports Q1 results – Profits of Euro 70 Million (EBIT) IPC announces free events for APEX and IPC Expo 2004 NASA uses NVIDIA technology to reconstruct martian terrain Parlex receives award from Johnson Controls, Inc. Rogers to feature R/flex 3000 LCP at IPC Expo 2004 SchmartBOARD to add Canadians to monthly contest participation Wistron expects its notebook shipments to grow 75% to 3.5 million units in 2004 ASAT to provide Flip Chip Technology to Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Company Limited CFO, Rick Ackel to depart Sanmina-SCI Cookson issues Q4 update Lauterbach presents tools at Embedded World 2004 in Nuremberg Mark Zetter to moderate panel discussion at 2004 Conference & Expo Motorola wins Optimus contract Oki chooses Amkor for advanced packaging solutions Sanmina-SCI announces Q1 results – profits up SEMICON West 2004 - Call for papers Semiconductor profits and share prices to improve significantly over next 12 months despite overall maturing of tech sector, say S&P Equity Analysts Siemens' growth outstrips all other mobile phone providers in the Americas SMTEK completes sale of its Florida facility StrataFLEX appoints key executives and secures $3.2 Million in new financing The IMS/PCB Presidents Management Meeting Agilent offers logic analyzer web-based video demos Aqueous Technologies appoints TRC as new representative Carly Fiorina, Chairman and CEO, HP - Keynote at CES 2004, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA CERN offer low-cost option for micro-via PWB production Peter Starkey Economists bullish on Taiwan ECWC 10 - call for papers Elcoteq standardizes with Grid-Lok tooling Intersil and ChipPAC deploy Teradyne's FLEX Test System Plexus announce Q1 results - $238 Million revenue & $0.06 EPS Pro-mation enhances selective laser soldering work cells Singapore business university to teach golf as a management skill Thomson sale of complete plasma screens R&D center Viking announces sales in UK and South Africa Xilinx revenues increase 16% sequentially in Q3 AMD reports Q4 and annual results – first profitable quarter in 2 year Creative Automation exhibits digital dispensing benchtop system at APEX Cypress reports Q4 2003 Results Flextronics in discussions with Nortel Networks Intel elects Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky to its Board of Directors Mexico momentum takes shape Nortel Networks announces plans to evolve its supply chain strategy RVSI gets Data Matrix PCB traceability order Siplace strengthens global development and production processes TaiwanHighTech.Com Trek Industries announces new representative Tyco Electronics announces SmartRouter Singulation at APEX Xilinx chips land on Mars 2003 PWB production in Japan was slightly down Dominique Numakura’s Newsletter from Japan Growth continues at Essemtec Intel outlines broadband wireless vision IPC’s spring TMRC conference to focus on disruptive technologies Nippon Micronics introduce NEC technology Silicon Valley still losing jobs, report says Transition Automation introduces new products at APEX Agilent expects to exceed guidance for Q1 results Arrow announces management changes for HP-focused SBM division Brightstar Corporation continues growth in 2003 BTU appoints Tom Nash VP of Marketing Dover report Q4 and full year Free and Fair Trade Doug Bartlett - President, Bartlett Manufacturing and co-founder of USPCA Indium announces epoxy fluxes Jabil selects Centor for environmental compliance management solution Merix to present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Technology Conference Popular technical service expanded to address technology questions SMTA seeks Hutchins Grant student submissions Speedline introduces new product features Taiwan’s President, Chen, predicts economic boom