KIC
celebrates its 30th year in the electronics industry
Founded in 1977 by Casey Kazmierowicz, KIC entered the electronics industry
with the introduction of the first continuous monitoring system for conveyorized
furnaces for microcomputers.
Metris
acquires X-Tek Group
At the end of 2007, the X-Tek Group, worldwide specialists in microfocus
and CT X-ray systems, signed an agreement with Metris for the sale of 100%
of the X-Tek stock.
IPC victory: EPA
withdraws proposed changes to TRI forms
As a result of IPC’s comments to the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) regarding their July 2007 TRI Information Collection Request (ICR), the
Agency significantly revised its original proposal to add new data elements
to TRI forms A and R.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 EMS companies face increasing pressure from competition
in low-cost manufacturing countries to produce assembled boards at lower
cost, with increased complexity and to tighter deadlines.Read
more...
OK International
announces European price reductions OK International has announced a significant restructuring of its European
pricing, effectively reducing the purchase price of its soldering and rework
equipment and tools by as much as 20%.
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OK International has announced a significant restructuring of its European
pricing, effectively reducing the purchase price of its soldering and rework
equipment and tools by as much as 20%.
For a limited time, the machine -- with an Internet price of $37,500 -- will
come with a wide assortment of taped, stick and waffle tray feeders at no
additional charge.
