Small motors business experiences ups and downs in sales
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Small motor makers experienced decreased in volume of orders in the second half of 2000 after enjoying sales and profit increases in the first half of the year. This is because demand for personal and handheld devices that fuel the small motor market was less than expected. For example, demand for cellular telephones in 2000 was only 400 million units instead of the projection of 500 million units made in early part of the year. As a result, small motor manufacturers suffered production adjustment.
Publication Name: Journal of the Electronics Industry
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0385-4515
Year: 2001
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Progress in electronics parts solves puzzles in mobilecom design
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Electronic component makers face the challenges of maintaining supplies and developing increasingly small and powerful products for manufacturers of equipment, such as cellular telephones. Because it offers the greatest potential for business expansion, the field of cellular telephones is of major importance to parts manufacturers. The rapid expansion of the cellular telephone market is pressuring component makers to reinforce their supplies and marketing systems.
Publication Name: Journal of the Electronics Industry
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0385-4515
Year: 2000
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Mobilecom whistles up new set of sound effects
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Manufacturers of sound devices for mobile communications terminals are developing models that are either cheaper to produce or offer distinctive features. As prices of mobile communications equipment continue to decline, makers of sound devices find it more logical to focus on lowering production costs. However, other manufacturers believe that putting emphasis on product differentiation rather than production costs will give them a better competitive edge.
Publication Name: Journal of the Electronics Industry
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0385-4515
Year: 1999
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