Improved thermoplastics build better connectors
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Engineering thermoplastic manufacturers are meeting the demands of the electronic industry through the use of new resin technologies and blends of traditional materials. Manufacturers are trying to produce materials well suited for a variety of applications, which can provide product enhancements and cost efficient alternatives for electronic component manufacturers. Numerous types of engineering thermoplastics are used to produce connectors, mostly for the support and insulation of conducting materials. Typically, the market is dominated by blends of polymers and polyesters. The fast changing electronics market is requiring that thermoplastic materials allow higher currents in smaller quarters. Also, OEMs are requesting that thermoplastic suppliers reduce total systems costs. Thermoplastic manufacturers are meeting these demands by developing materials with lower viscosity, new grades, with more stability in temperature fluctuations and improved weathering capabilities.
Publication Name: Electronic Business Today
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 1085-8288
Year: 1996
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Push for independence creating huge Taiwanese chip industry
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Taiwan plans to pour capital in its semiconductor industry that will produce $12 billion in sales by the year 2000, an average annual growth of 46% per year between 1995 and 2000. The country's 10 principal semiconductor manufacturers recently announced plans to open 12 new fabrication plants between 1995 and 1997, involving $8-$10 billion in capital spending, and accounting for approximately 10% of the investment by the worldwide semiconductor industry. Presently Taiwan has 13 fabrication plants, with an estimated installed production capacity for 1994 of 140,000 wafers per month. Taiwan's plans for strong dynamic growth are further helped by a favorable banking system, qualified man-power, a large internal market focused on high-growth applications and privileged access to China. Also, the Taiwanese semiconductor industry encourages the rise and development of assembly and design houses, nourishing the country's microprocessor business.
Publication Name: Electronic Business Today
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 1085-8288
Year: 1995
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Insight unleashes continental coverage
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Insight Electronics CEO Michael J. Rohleder is being credited for helping the semiconductor distributor achieve revenue increases of over ten-fold only 11 months after taking office. Revenue is estimated to have expanded to $264 million in 1995, enabling the firm to move from being a regional player to a distributor in all of North America. Now, Insight is targeting distribution in Mexico for its next goal. Rohelder is happy about his firm's success especially since the company achieved sales increases of 63% in 1995. Rohleder wants to continue expanding Insight, with plans calling for opening new offices, upgrading the firm's computer systems and adding technical support. In addition, Insight opened its initial Mexico-based branch in Jan 1996 and plans to have four more Mexico-based offices by summer 1996.
Publication Name: Electronic Business Today
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 1085-8288
Year: 1996
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