Dr. Ingeborg Hochmair, co-founder and CEO of MED-EL, and E. Jan Vardaman, President and founder of TechSearch International, will speak during "Challenges Facing Medical Electronics Packaging and Substrates," September 16-17, 2010 in Berlin, Germany.

TÜV Rheinland has acquired the engineering company Geris Engenharia e Serviços in São Paulo, Brazil, significantly expanding TÜV Rheinland's commitment in South America.

Wireless sensors are of huge interest for reasons that vary from disaster control to more efficient farming and military deployment.

Although the U.S. economy is still vulnerable, a "double-dip" recession is unlikely with slow-to-moderate growth continuing this year and gradually accelerating in 2011, according to a U.S. economic forecast released by George Mokrzan, Senior Economist for Huntington Bank.

Printed Electronics are being developed by over 3,000 companies, universities and research institutes worldwide. Although a significant percentage of these developers are located in the U.S., Germany, Japan and South Korea, there's a lot of research effort in other countries, even if the concentration of active companies active is lower.

DRAM revenue worldwide reached $10.7 billion in the second quarter of 2010, up 15.2 percent quarter-on-quarter, according to DRAMeXchange, driven by the steady increase in DRAM prices and the slight increase in production.

Available globally as an off-the-shelf product for all vehicles, Mobileye's technology saves lives, alerting and prompting drivers in the critical seconds before a collision occurs, and thus boosting pedestrian, road and vehicle safety.

Although the first tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) appeared in the mid-80's as a feature of top-range luxury vehicles, it is only in recent years that they have seen widespread adoption worldwide. Most drivers in the USA must recognize the symbol below, a warning light incorporated in dashboards of all new vehicles after 2007 (although phase in started in 2005), that informs drivers on whether tire pressure is getting dangerously low.

Worldwide semiconductor revenue in 2010 is forecast to reach $300 billion, a 31.5% increase from 2009 revenue of $228 billion, according to the latest outlook by Gartner, Inc. Analysts project worldwide semiconductor revenue to total $314 billion in 2011, a 4.6% increase from 2010.

A pioneering study by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has shown that sandwiching a simple layer of silver nanoparticles can significantly improve the performance of organic transistors commonly used in consumer electronics. This breakthrough is expected to cut down the cost of memory devices and improve their performance.

Printed Electronics are being developed by over 3,000 companies, universities and research institutes worldwide. Although a significant percentage of these developers are located in the U.S., Germany, Japan and South Korea, there's a lot of research effort in other countries, even if the concentration of active companies active is lower.

Global sales of semiconductors grew to $25.2 billion in July, an increase of 1.2% from June when sales were $24.9 billion and an increase of 37% from July 2009 when sales were $18.4 billion, the SIA reported. Year-to-date sales total $169.2 billion, an increase of 46.7% from the $115.3 billion reported for the first seven months of 2009.

Industrial production advanced 1.2% in May after having risen 0.7% in April. Manufacturing output climbed 0.9% last month, its third consecutive monthly gain of about 1% and was 7.9% above its year-earlier level.

IMS Research forecasts relatively strong growth in smartphones, portable media players, set-top boxes, LCD televisions and refrigeration appliances for 2010, which are expected to significantly contribute to global CE revenues of $406 billion during the year.

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in February for the seventh consecutive month, and the overall economy grew for the tenth consecutive month, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.

In this video edition, I-Connect007 OEM Editor Dan Feinberg discusses his Consumer Electronics Show highlights: Faster processors, 3-D home entertainment, tablet mania, battery life and more.

Companies have taken huge strides toward a greener future by changing their designs to streamline processes and increase the reusability and recycling rate of products.

Coplanar structures offer mechanical and heat sink capabilities greater than those in "free space" or unused non-metal areas. But multiple sequential coplanar structures increase the possibility of crosstalk and other unwanted resonance effects, resulting in reduced transmission line performance.

In the increasingly competitive global marketplace every manufacturer needs to continually strive to reduce costs of manufacturing to keep or increase market share. This is one of the key factors in making the decision of whether to outsource to offshore or domestic suppliers.

"We believe PC sales bottomed out during the first quarter and that the industry is returning to normal seasonal patterns," said Paul Otellini, Intel president and CEO. "Intel has adapted well to the current economic environment and we're benefiting from disciplined execution and agility."

It's too early to tell if Apple hit another one out of the park. The iPad may be the greatest thing since slice bread, but during hard economic times, the purchase of luxury items moves way down the list for households who are struggling financially.

"Partnering" is a term that has gained wide popularity. Unfortunately, it's a term that's often vague and loosely applied.

In this video edition, I-Connect007 OEM Editor Dan Feinberg discusses his Consumer Electronics Show highlights: Faster processors, 3-D home entertainment, tablet mania, battery life and more.

Dan Feinberg offers a wrap-up of CES and gives his opinion on show improvements, as well as a few things that still need some work. He focuses on the "geekier" and exciting new offerings at the show this year, including 3-D and tablet PCs.

Columnist Dan Feinberg offers his candid observations--both written and audio--this week from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A Consumer Electronics Show exhibition update. Is the future 3-D? Or are tablet PCs the next big electronics thing?

Columnist Dan Feinberg offers his candid observations--both written and audio--from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

When quality, price and delivery are equal, price tends to be the deciding factor. Lower pricing used as a marketing strategy alone will ultimately put you out of business or, at least, drive you to the point where you wish you were out of business.

The Windows 7 release has come and gone, but sales of new PCs with the software already installed have been somewhat disappointing. In his latest column, Dan Feinberg tells us why.

Taiwanese companies have already secured their position as the leading manufacturer of e-paper displays.

One question Dan Feinberg often gets during his seminars is: "What is the difference between a 32-bit and a 64-bit operating system and why should I use either?" In this issue of Fein-Lines, he explains the difference and what choice you should make--and why--along with things to consider when making your choice.

It's too early to tell if Apple hit another one out of the park. The iPad may be the greatest thing since slice bread, but during hard economic times, the purchase of luxury items moves way down the list for households who are struggling financially.

"Partnering" is a term that has gained wide popularity. Unfortunately, it's a term that's often vague and loosely applied.

In this video edition, I-Connect007 OEM Editor Dan Feinberg discusses his Consumer Electronics Show highlights: Faster processors, 3-D home entertainment, tablet mania, battery life and more.

Dan Feinberg offers a wrap-up of CES and gives his opinion on show improvements, as well as a few things that still need some work. He focuses on the "geekier" and exciting new offerings at the show this year, including 3-D and tablet PCs.

When quality, price and delivery are equal, price tends to be the deciding factor. Lower pricing used as a marketing strategy alone will ultimately put you out of business or, at least, drive you to the point where you wish you were out of business.

The Windows 7 release has come and gone, but sales of new PCs with the software already installed have been somewhat disappointing. In his latest column, Dan Feinberg tells us why.

Coplanar structures offer mechanical and heat sink capabilities greater than those in "free space" or unused non-metal areas. But multiple sequential coplanar structures increase the possibility of crosstalk and other unwanted resonance effects, resulting in reduced transmission line performance.

With Windows 7 about to be released, which version is right for you? In Part II of his discussion, Dan Feinberg outlines the major differences between the various versions of this highly-anticipated operating system.

Many PCB makers have made the ordering process as quick and simple as ordering a combo meal from a fast-food restaurant, but that approach just won't work with flex circuits. We flex makers need to actually talk to the customer before we can quote a job, and smart companies will use this extra customer time wisely.