Manufacturing
posted in December 2010
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LED Supply and Demand Picture for 2011
Barbara Jorgensen  
12/31/2010   (9) comments
In response to surging demand for LED TVs, component makers hiked production but the resulting oversupply is forcing down prices
IBM: 5 Innovations That Will Change Our Lives in 5 Years
Bolaji Ojo  
12/30/2010   (23) comments
Big Blue has picked five innovations it says are transformational, including electronic gadgets that may not require batteries
What not to look for in 2011
Barbara Jorgensen  
12/28/2010   (13) comments
If high-tech companies do not adopt sustainability policies in supply chain, governments will in future mandate something they may not like
Tapping the Sahara for Europe's Energy Needs
Anna Young  
12/28/2010   (30) comments
Energy companies want high-tech companies to help them tap Africa's desert sun to satisfy European energy needs
How counterfeits enter the gray market
Barbara Jorgensen  
12/27/2010   (18) comments
The ITC details how counterfeit products enter the electronic market and why it's sometimes difficult to detect fake or substandard parts
The Case for Distribution's Open Market
Gene Fontaine  
12/27/2010   (7) comments
The open market shifts excess parts to areas of high demand and helps to ensure the supply chain does not get engulfed in chaos and red ink
Differences & Similarities in Asian Supply Chain Wages
Marc Herman  
12/27/2010   (10) comments
Disparities exist in electronics supply chain wages in Asia although compensations have held steady despite financial pressures
Mixed Signals for EMS in 2011
Barbara Jorgensen  
12/23/2010   (5) comments
So far, publicly traded EMS companies seem more optimistic about 2011 than some analysts, who caution differences in regional growth projections and a challenging procurement environment might dampen sales growth for next year
Nissan Leaf vs. Chevy Volt vs. Toyota Prius, Part 3
Semico Spin  
12/23/2010   (4) comments
This concluding segment of a 3-part series compares hybrid and electric vehicles available today from three major automotive makers
Get Ready for the Post-PC Era
Bolaji Ojo  
12/21/2010   (17) comments
What will the post-PC world look like? And what are the implications for the supply chain, OEMs, suppliers, distributors, and EMS providers?
EBN Poll: Outsourcing Good for Biz, But...
Bolaji Ojo  
12/20/2010   (23) comments
Selling the virtues of outsourcing is difficult despite evidence the process has been largely beneficial to Western high-tech companies
Powering the Nissan Leaf, Part 2
Semico Spin  
12/20/2010   (8) comments
Semico reviews the charging mechanism and battery in the Nissan Leaf and explores options for charging the vehicle at home
Google Chrome Might Improve the Supply Chain
Laurie Sullivan  
12/20/2010   (17) comments
Google and Microsoft are debuting products that will help high-tech firms reduce supply chain costs, but can these offerings be trusted?
Getting Charged Up With the Nissan Leaf, Part 1
Semico Spin  
12/17/2010   (9) comments
The next stage in the evolution of the automobile is renewable energy, but are the vehicles measuring up? A test drive reveals some surprises
MPU: Where a 1% Share Loss Signals Crisis
Bolaji Ojo  
12/16/2010   (9) comments
In the AMD-Intel processor war, just one percentage point share loss can ignite price cuts and talk of declining technological competitiveness
6 Myths of Semiconductor Manufacturing
Bolaji Ojo  
12/15/2010   (8) comments
An industry veteran is casting doubts on assumptions for outsourcing manufacturing and the adoption of fabless systems by chipmakers
Get Strategic With Military/Aero IC Supply Challenges
Joseph R. Bronson  
12/15/2010   (4) comments
To guarantee supply of critical components, military and aviation OEMs must implement a much more comprehensive sourcing strategy
ITC: US IP Remains at Risk in China
Barbara Jorgensen  
12/14/2010   (5) comments
The nearly 200-page report from the US International Trade Commission measures the financial losses associated with IP infringement and attempts to quantify the impact counterfeiting has on economic competitiveness
Military-Aviation Semiconductor Sourcing Remains Problematic
Joseph R. Bronson  
12/10/2010   (10) comments
30 to 50 percent of semiconductors used in military/aviation equipment become quickly obsolete, forcing OEMs to pay premiums for replacement
Winland Calls For Vote on EMS Unit Sale
EBN Newswire  
12/10/2010   Post a comment
Shareholers will be asked to vote upon a proposal to sell the operating assets of the company’s EMS business to Nortech Systems
Demand in China Continues; Manufacturers Respond
Barbara Jorgensen  
12/10/2010   (7) comments
Despite increasing skepticism about the advantages of manufacturing in China, electronics companies are continuing to expand there
The New 'EE' in HighTech: Environmental Engineer?
Barbara Jorgensen  
12/9/2010   (10) comments
Instead of reacting to every substance that's banned from manufacturing, the high-tech industry can take a leadership role in environmental compliance
Globalization Reset
Charlie Barnhart  
12/9/2010   (4) comments
Building electronic products is not like making tennis shoes
iPad vs. the Galaxy Tab: The Winner is . . . Something Else?
Semico Spin  
12/8/2010   (20) comments
Consumers and CIOs will face a plethora of choices as other OEMs join Apple and Samsung in flooding the market with tablet PCs next year
Fab Capacity Up In 2010
Latest Research  
12/8/2010   (3) comments
SEMI predicts 8 percent annual growth in installed fab capacity for 2010 and 2011 and about 9 percent for 2012
PCs Stage a Rebound, Boosting IC Sales
Bolaji Ojo  
12/7/2010   (9) comments
PCs still account for almost one third of global semiconductor sales despite the surge in demand for smartphones and tablet devices
MEMC, Flextronics in Ontario Solar Project
EBN Newswire  
12/7/2010   Post a comment
To produce solar photovoltaic panels for SunEdison
A Successful Supply Chain Starts With Value Mapping
Change in the Chain  
12/6/2010   (4) comments
Supply chain value mapping defines how to arrive at desired outcomes by critically analyzing every business function and process
LEDs Are Set to Take Over Lighting
R. Scott Raynovich  
12/3/2010   (14) comments
LED sales are surging, with some forecasting the technology could overtake older forms of lighting and boost revenues at chip suppliers
Guadalajara: North America's Rising Manufacturing Hub
Eric H. Miscoll  
12/2/2010   (8) comments
Guadalajara is a viable North American location for high-tech companies seeking a competitive lower-cost option to Southeast Asia
Positive Signs From the US Manufacturing Industry
Barbara Jorgensen  
12/1/2010   (9) comments
Of the 18 US manufacturing sectors covered by the Institute of Supply Management, 10 are reporting growth in November, led by computer and electronic products
Decision Time: What Will Make the West Competitive vs. China?
Bolaji Ojo  
12/1/2010   (20) comments
Rather than bullying China, Western nations must find ways to raise their competitiveness in the struggle for manufacturing jobs




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