NEWS IN BRIEF
conference TheMicro and Nanotechnology Commercialization Education Foundation,MANCEF, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Commercialization ofMicro- Nano Systems Conference (COMS) in NewMexico. COMS 2000was a seminal event for NewMexico Small Tech, and COMS 2010will once again put the global spotlight on NewMexico’s high tech expertise and potential.
Tech expansion As always, COMSwill provide
an intimate atmospherewith unparalleled networking opportunities. Business development&the creation of partnerships are the goal of the COMS conference – the Vendor’s Reception, Annual COMS Golf Tournament&the Route 66 Themed Awards Dinnerwill foster an environmentwhere networking comes easy.
LCD oversupply forecast In a race to build bigger and
better next-generation fabs, large- sized LCD panelmanufacturers in 2010 are set to boost their spending on capacity expansions bymore than 40%- triggering an oversupply of LCD panels, according to iSuppli Corp.
For the Top 13 large-sized LCD
panelmakers, capital expenditures in 2010 are forecasted to reach $16.9 billion, up a hefty 43.2 percent from$11.8 billion in 2009.
showcased Electronica 2010will showcase automobile electronics, one of the fastest growing andmost importantmarkets in the automotive sector. After a 15% drop to $125 billion in 2009 from 2008, researchers anticipate the marketwill increase to $244 billion by $$2017 based on the latest available figures (Source: Strategy Analytics).
Auto electronics Mouser's Mark Burr-Lonnon Around 20%of exhibitors at
electronica 2010will show products fromthe automotive sector and present solutions for futuremobility. Two separate but concurrent activities - the "electronica automotive conference" and the "Automotive Forum" -will also focus automotive electronics, forming a 3-pillar concept for visitors to understand thismarket segment.
Buyers in Asia appear to be using U.S.-based catalogs for a significant portion of their purchases.Mouser Electronics Inc. received China’s 2010Most Preferred Catalog Distributor Award from Global Sources. Digi-Key Corp. was recognized as one of the Most Preferred Catalog Distributors in China by the same organization.
Criteria for the prestigious Catalog
Distributor Award were based on distribution services such as supply capacity, technical support, logistics services, pricing, online trading, payment flexibility and reputation. The achievement of the award was determined by the overall survey score from the respondents of the survey and is an indication ofMouser’s continuous effort
8 | September 2010 Distributor service recognized
In recognition of exceeding expectations and providing the best overall performance in fiscal year 2009, Hirose Electric has named Heilind Electronics Distributor of the Year for domestic sales.
Throughout the fiscal year, Heilind sold
more Hirose USA products than any of the company's other distributors in the domestic market. Other criteria included Heilind's readily available technical support, dedication to superior customer service, and commitment to exceeding quality expectations, all of which reflect Hirose's corporate values.
"Due to the depth of their experience,
professionalism, and expansive coverage of the North Americanmarket, Heilind Electronics has helped us to better serve current customers, as well as gainmarket share and expand our customer base," said Rick vanWeezel, vice president of sales and marketing, Hirose Electric USA. "We are pleased to have themas one of our distribution partners and hope that this
award serves as a symbol of our appreciation for the services they have provided to us and extended to our customers."
Heilind Electronics represents Hirose's
comprehensive interconnect product line, which includes I/O,memory card, printed circuit board, and fiber optic connectors widely used throughout the automotive, datacom,medical, industrial, computing, mobile communications, and consumer electronicsmarkets. With a nationwide network of branches, Heilind currently serves Hirose USA customers throughout the United States, Canada, andMexico.
"We appreciate this positive recognition of
our dedicated sales team, value-added services, and corporate values," said Bob Clapp, president, Heilind Electronics. "Hirose's interconnect product line is a good fit for our customers, and we look forward to growing with themas we continue to provide seamless global supply-chain services."
www.hirose.com
Buyers in Asia frequent North American catalogs
to provide best in class customer service to the engineers and buyers throughout China.
Mark Burr-Lonnon, VP of Asia forMouser,
states, “Accepting this award on behalf of all Mouser employees is an honor. Providing excellent service to our customers in China is our goal and this award confirms our performance to that objective.We would like to thank the survey participants in China for their support and for embracingMouser as their most preferred catalog distributor.”
"This recognition as one of themost
preferred catalog distributors in China speaks to Digi-Key's commitment to expanding our reach in China and othermarkets in the Asia- Pacific region," saidMark Larson, Digi-Key's president and COO. "By the end ofMay this year, Digi-Key had already seen a 347% increase in sales in China compared to the same period of time in 2009.We are excited to see this kind of growth and to explore opportunities to better serve our customers in China and around the globe."
www.mouser.com www.digikey.com
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