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Key Trends That Will Shape The Landscape of the Electronics Manufacturing Industry
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published Yesterday
- Electronic Manufacturing , Microelectronics
Cloud computing figures prominently in this latest edition of the
roadmap, and has the potential to create the most significant paradigm
shifts, bringing about major changes to business models in the next four
to five years. Similarly, the increased use of MEMS and sensors in a
growing number of applications (cell phones, medical electronics,
automotive) has repercussions across multiple product sectors. Concerns about sustainability are still at the forefront while
companies continue to grapple with the lack of industry-wide assessment
methodologies to evaluate alternative materials and the need for data to
assess and quantify environmental impact of products in a consistent
way. Faster rates of change in miniaturization, driven by the explosion of
smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices, are resulting in
increased use of complex, 3D assemblies and solutions, such as
system-in-package (SiP). These solutions, however, come with their own
sets of challenges. Lack of test access, pick and place of 3D thin chips
or bare 3D stacked chips with irregular shapes, rework processes and
heat sink attachment all become more difficult.
Order Your 2013 iNEMI Roadmap Today
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published Yesterday
- Electronic Manufacturing , Semiconductors
The iNEMI Roadmap is recognized within the electronics manufacturing industry as an important tool for defining the "state of the art" in the electronics industry and for identifying emerging and disruptive technologies. The roadmap also pinpoints critical technology gaps and areas where R&D efforts should be focused. Companies, government agencies and universities often use the roadmap to help prioritize their investments in R&D and technology deployment.
Exploring Innovations in Electronics Manufacturing for Medical Devices
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published May 8, 2013
- Electronic Manufacturing
Electronic medical device manufacturers are under constant pressure to deliver innovative products on time and within budget, while contending with rapidly changing technologies, increasing product complexity and strict compliance and safety standards across a global marketplace. To help address these challenges, IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries® will host a one-and-a-half day conference, “Innovations in Electronics in Manufacturing for Medical Devices,” June 12–13 in Minneapolis, Minn.
Global Market for Flexible Devices Manufactured by Roll-to-Roll (R2R) Technologies to Reach $22.7 Billion by 2017
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published April 30, 2013
- Electronic Manufacturing
The global market for flexible devices manufactured by roll-to-roll
(R2R) technologies increased from $8.5 billion in 2010 to nearly $10
billion in 2011, and was valued at nearly $10.8 billion in 2012, growing
at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3% during the two-year
period. Circuit devices currently account for a nearly 96.9%
share of all revenues in 2012. Sales within this segment are primarily
associated with flexible printed circuits. Displays and other
optoelectronic devices account for a 2.5% share of the R2R flexible
devices market, with total 2012 revenues of $264 million, while solar
cells, sensors, and other emerging applications currently represent a
combined share of only 0.7% of the total. The diffusion of R2R
technologies is expected to have a marked effect in lowering the unit
prices of these devices. Consequently, while consumption in terms of
volume is forecast to rise very rapidly, revenues will increase somewhat
more moderately. As a result, the total market for R2R flexible devices
is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 16.1% from 2012 to 2017, reaching
global revenues of nearly $22.7 billion by 2017.
Global Market for Thermal Interface Materials (TIM) Is Expected to Grow to $762 Million in 2017
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published April 25, 2013
- Electronic Manufacturing , Semiconductors
According to a new study, the global market for thermal interface
materials (TIMs) was worth nearly $426 million in 2011 and $458 million
in 2012. The market is expected to grow to $762 million in 2017 at a
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7% between 2012 and 2017. Computers
made up the largest end-use segment for thermal interface materials in
2011, with global sales of $145.4 million. Medical and office equipment
composed the second-largest segment, followed by industrial and military
equipment ,and telecommunications. Computers and especially medical and
office equipment should gain market share over the next five years,
whereas telecoms and industrial and military equipment are expected to
see decreases in their shares. The Asia-Pacific region (excluding
Japan) is the largest and fastest-growing TIM market, earning more than
$251 million in 2011 and establishing a CAGR of 12.3% between 2012 and
2017. The 2011 U.S., EU, and Japanese markets were roughly similar in
size, and have comparable projected annual growth rates (in the
7.5%-8.3% range) over the next five years.
Looking into Latin America
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published April 22, 2013
- Electronic Manufacturing
Latin America presents a number of market opportunities, but it also
poses many challenges. An IPC report provides plenty of data for those
considering this emerging market. Sluggish global economies have
prompted many companies to explore the tradeoffs associated with expanding into
emerging nations. Over the last few years, that search has led many companies
throughout the electronics industry supply chain to explore the risks and
rewards of entering Latin America.
Finding the data that helps executives understand a region's benefits and problem areas is an important step, but it's also a time-consuming task. A new IPC report on Latin America provides a wealth of data for those who view Latin America as a potential market opportunity.
Finding the data that helps executives understand a region's benefits and problem areas is an important step, but it's also a time-consuming task. A new IPC report on Latin America provides a wealth of data for those who view Latin America as a potential market opportunity.
Leading Indicators Offer Optimism for North American PCB Sales Despite Disappointing February
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published April 5, 2013
- Electronic Manufacturing
While North American manufacturing begins another slow recovery and
leading indicators point to modest business expansion in the coming
months, the PCB industry has not yet felt the effects of this
turnaround, according to the latest edition of IPC North American PCB
Market Report. The report, published this week, shows what market
segments underlie the disappointing 10 percent contraction in February
PCB sales versus February of last year. The flexible circuit
segment was particularly hard hit in February after a strong start to
the year in January. Monthly data can be very volatile, especially in
the flexible circuit segment of the PCB industry.
Quantum Dot and Quantum Dot Display (QLED) -- Markets Reach $6.4 Billion By 2019
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published March 27, 2013
- Electronic Manufacturing , Nanotechnology
Quantum dots will cascade into the marketplace. They offer lower cost,
longer life, and brighter lighting. The commercialization of quantum
dots using kilogram quantity mass production is a game-changer. High
quality, high quantity and lowest price quantum dots increase product
quality in every industry. The rate of change means speeded products
cycles are evolving. Once manufacturers learn to integrate higher
efficiency luminescent quantum dots into their products, each vendor
will need to follow or dramatically lose market share. This level of
change brought by quantum dot and quantum dot displays (QLED) represents
a new paradigm that will create new industries, products and jobs in
science and industry. The list of possible quantum dot applications is
ever expanding. New applications are waiting for the availability of
more evolved quantum dots. Quantum Dot LED (QLED) commercial
focus has remained on key optical applications: Optical component lasers
are emerging as a significant market. LED backlighting for LCD
displays, LED general lighting, and solar power quantum dots are
beginning to reach the market. Vendors continue to evaluate other
applications.
IPC Technology Roadmap Takes Many New Directions
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published March 20, 2013
- Semiconductors , Electronic Manufacturing
Industry roadmaps predict the future in many ways, beginning with an
in-depth analysis of the technologies used in their industry. They can
also herald shifts in the way that an industry is meeting its
challenges. The 2013 IPC International Technology Roadmap for
Electronic Interconnections marks a shift that's occurring throughout
the electronics industry: there's more cooperation and information
sharing. As technologies get more complex, it's critical to have
information on all aspects that impact a technology, from initial design
to manufacturing processes and products. IPC is meeting this
challenge by working closely with iNEMI, among others, helping in some
research projects and gleaning data from areas that are at the core of
iNEMI's roadmapping efforts. The IPC roadmap also utilizes information
from the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors, as well as
from the Japan Printed Circuit Association (JPCA).
IPC releases PCB industry results for January 2013
- By Electronics.ca Research Network
- Published March 6, 2013
- Electronic Manufacturing
Total North American PCB shipments were down 1.1 percent in January 2013
from January 2012, and bookings decreased 4.0 percent year over year.
Month-to-month growth rates are not available in January due to the
change in IPC's survey sample as of the first of the year. The
book-to-bill ratio for the North American PCB industry crossed into
positive territory in January and stands at 1.01. The information in IPC's monthly PCB industry statistics is based on
data provided by a representative sample of both rigid and flexible PCB
manufacturers in the USA and Canada.
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