An expanding universe

Article Abstract:

The ten largest electronics contract manufacturers are expected to be multi-billion-dollar companies by early in the next millenium. The top contract manufacturers are expected to acquire second- and third-tier competitors on their way to opening facilities in the three major markets: Asia, Europe and North America. Having facilities in Eastern Europe and South America will also gain in importance. Electronics OEMs will be fueling the industry consolidation with demands for globalization and greater service offerings. Worldwide, revenue in the electronics contract manufacturing industry is expected to jump to about $130 billion by the year 2000 from some $76 billion in 1997. Article includes a table listing the 100 largest electronics contract manufacturers ranked by total 1996 revenue.

Electronic components, not elsewhere classified, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, Contract Electronic Component Assembly, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Electronics industry, Contract manufacturing, Electronic component assemblies

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TI's dual structure mirrors dual markets

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Since the end of the Cold War, some manufacturers have been attempting to leverage their military technology to make it commercially useful. The Uncooled Infrared Systems Department of Texas Instrument's Defense Systems and Electronics Group is now creating a series of thermal-imaging products. TI's innovative approach competes for commercial opportunities in parallel to the pursuit of military contracts. The company's goal is to make its uncooled thermal imaging affordable for commercial applications, such as law enforcement and commercial navigation. The company's design engineering and manufacturing support both commercial and military products.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Product development, Product information, Texas Instruments Inc., TXN, Image processing equipment industry, Imaging systems, Company product planning, Imaging Technology

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