More than manufacturing
Article Abstract:
An increasing number of OEMs are turning to large contract manufacturers for the design and construction of application-specific components and modules, substantially reducing product development and time-to-market cycles. Contract manufacturers that actually build prototypes and prepare bills of materials for OEMs are also in a better position to provide follow-on products and support once the initial design and construction has been completed. However, some OEMs are concerned that a contract manufacturer will gain too much control over the development of a particular product, perhaps even implementing design elements that only that company can provide. Using contract manufacturers can also minimize the number of bugs at the initial stages of production, ensuring greater unit reliability and cost-effectiveness.
Publication Name: Electronic Business Today
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 1085-8288
Year: 1997
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
An American-Korean one-two punch
Article Abstract:
Amkor/Anam, a combined US-South Korean company comprised of Anam Industrial Company Ltd, South Korea; and Amkor Electronics, Chandler, AZ, held 33% of the world's 1996 market for foundary semiconductor packaging and is well poised for future expansion. The worldwide semiconductor packaging market should grow from $4.4 billion in 1996 to $5.7 billion in 1997, or by 30%. Anam Industrial, which does semiconductor testing as well as packaging, looks forward to a minimum growth rate of 25% a year. Currently, semiconductor foundries test only 10% of the components they package, but Anam Industrial Pres Kil Hwang hopes that eventually his company will test 50% of the components it packages.
Publication Name: Electronic Business Today
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 1085-8288
Year: 1997
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic: