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North American Relay Market Improves for a Second Quarter
03.02.2010 // Posted by: Michael Schwert // Posted in: Articles, Switches & Relays
In this edition of MarketEye, Michael Schwert looks at the North American relay market and reports improvement for a second quarter. Keep reading...
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U.S. Electronics Demand Improves, European Component Shipments Increase, Global Semiconductor Shipments to Grow 20% in 2010, World Server & Mobile Phone Market Update, Top DEMI Equipment Spenders, Japanese Chip Gear Shipments & 4Q'09 U.S. GDP Growth
03.01.2010 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer's post points to several positive economic growth trends in this week's edition of MarketEye. Keep reading...
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European & Japanese Updates, Forex, Metal Prices, North American SEMI Equipment & More
02.22.2010 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer reviews European and Japanese end markets, metal prices, North American SEMI equipment and more in this week's MarketEye Post. Keep reading...
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Taiwan/China January Electronics Performance; 2009 World Electronic Equipment Growth by Type, Korean PCB Comments; Eurozone Economic Status
02.15.2010 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer updates readers on the January Taiwan/China electronics performance, the 2009 world electronic equipment growth by type and much more in this week's MarketEye post. Keep reading...
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Average Price of Feedstock Materials Consumed in Passive Electronic Components up 105% Year-On-Year
02.08.2010 // Posted by: Dennis Zogbi // Posted in: Articles, Passives
Dennis Zogbi reports on the findings from Paumanok Publications, Inc. that raw material usage in passive electronic components is up over 100%. Keep reading...
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Good Finish to a Difficult Year
02.08.2010 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this edition of MarketEye, Walt Custer reports a strong finish in the fourth quarter for many global electronic equipment companies. Keep reading...
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EIPC Conference in Toulouse, France "Advanced PCBs: How to optimize reliability that pays for itself"
02.01.2010 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer shares his talk on the business outlook for the European electronics industry at the EIPC Conference with MarketEye readers. Keep reading...
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Connector Industry Confidence Rises Again
02.01.2010 // Posted by: Ron Bishop // Posted in: Articles, Connectors
Ron Bishop looks at the growing confidence making a comeback in the connector industry. Keep reading...
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World & European PCB Sales Trends; SEMI CAPEX Update & Outlook; Fabless Semiconductor Companies; Eurozone Growth Rase Eases; Copper Prices Could Soften
01.28.2010 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's MarketEye post from Walt Custer, readers will get updates on the global PCB sales trends, the outlook for SEMI CAPEX, fabless semiconductor companies and more. Keep reading...
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PMI Points to Improvement
01.28.2010 // Posted by: Michael Schwert // Posted in: Articles, Switches & Relays
In this MarketEye post Michael Schwert reports on the vigorous upswing in the manufacturing industry. Keep reading...
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Strong 4Q'09 for Personal Computers & Microprocessors European Electronics Growth Improving U.S. & European Economic Outlook Modestly Brighter Global Economic Confidence Up
01.18.2010 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer's weekly post offers readers a brighter economic outlook for the U.S. and Europe and points to signs of growing confidence in the global economy. Keep reading...
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North American and European Switch Markets Compared
01.05.2010 // Posted by: Michael Schwert // Posted in: Articles, Switches & Relays
Michael Schwert provides MarketEye readers with a comparison of the North American and European switch markets. Keep reading...
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Global Growth has Arrived... Signs of Overheating of Semiconductor and PCB shipments in N. America
01.05.2010 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's MarketEye post Walt Custer brings readers up to date on global growth as it continues to improve and offers results on the North American printed circuit board market. Keep reading...
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International Passive Components Technology & Market Development Forum; Shenzhen China: A Review
01.04.2010 // Posted by: Dennis Zogbi // Posted in: Articles, Passives
In this edition of MarketEye Dennis Zogbi reports on the Elexcon Passive Component Conference held in Shenzhen, China. Keep reading...
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Europe Recovers - SLOWLY; Global GDP Growth Improves; Domestic Leading Indicator Points to Better Times Ahead; LED shipments Rise (plus more news)
12.21.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer sees a slow recovery in store for Europe but offers that global GDP growth is improving; LED shipments are on the rise. All this plus more industry news in this week's edition of MarketEye. Keep reading...
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SE Asia Reaches Seasonal Peak; Massive Post-Holiday Downturn Unlikely
12.14.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
MarketEye contributor Walt Custer informs readers that SE Asia has reached its seasonal peak and therefore a massive post-holiday downturn appears to be unlikely. Keep reading...
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Connector Industry Records Strong Performance in 3Q09 2009 & 2010 Forecast
12.07.2009 // Posted by: Ron Bishop // Posted in: Articles, Connectors
Ron Bishop gives MarketEye readers a recap of the third quarter connector performance and forecasts the outlook for 2010. Keep reading...
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Global Growth Continues but at a Slower Pace Brighter Outlook for Capital Spending in 2010
12.07.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
According to Walt Custer global growth remains strong but is moving at a slower pace and 2010 offers a brighter future for capital spending. Keep reading...
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End Market Demand - Flat in USA, Japan "Less Worse" Global Personal Computer Shipments Up, European Component Shipments Rebounding, Brighter World Semiconductor Forecast, Flat N. American PCB Demand & More
11.30.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer updates readers on end market demand in the U.S. and Japan and reports an upswing in personal computer shipments. This and much more is covered in this week's MarketEye installment. Keep reading...
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Forecasting: A 20-Year Market Assessment of The Ceramic Capacitor Industry
11.30.2009 // Posted by: Dennis Zogbi // Posted in: Articles, Passives
Contributor Dennis Zogbi reviews the ceramic capacitor industry over the past 20 years and in doing so discovers that looking back provides valuable answers to the future. Keep reading...
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Q3 North American Relay Market Sales Up 16% and Bookings Jump 49% Versus Q2
11.30.2009 // Posted by: Michael Schwert // Posted in: Articles, Switches & Relays
Contributor Michael Schwert gives MarketEye readers an update on the North American relay market for Q3. Keep reading...
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Asian Seasonal Slowdown Underway but Year-on-Year World Growth Outlook Improves
11.23.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
This week Walt Custer informs readers that in Asia the predictable seasonal slowdown is underway but offers that year-on-year growth is improving. Keep reading...
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Productronica News, European Update, Rising Copper Prices, Mobile Phone Market and Possible LCD Shortages
11.16.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer enlightens readers on news from Productronica, rising copper prices, the mobile phone market and more in this week's MarketEye post. Keep reading...
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3Q'09 was Difficult; 4Q '09 Looks Brighter See You at Productronica
11.09.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer reveals a brighter fourth quarter for the electronic food chain and extends an invitation to MarketEye readers to visit him at Productronica in Munich. Keep reading...
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Are Standards Driving New Interconnect Technology
11.09.2009 // Posted by: Bob Hult // Posted in: Articles, Connectors
MarketEye contributor Bob Hult weighs the benefits and pitfalls of collaborative decision making as it impacts the electronics industry. Keep reading...
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North American Switch Market Grows 5% in Q2 and Ends First Half Down 40% Over Last Year
11.02.2009 // Posted by: Michael Schwert // Posted in: Articles, Switches & Relays
MarketEye contributor Michael Schwert provides a year-to-date overview on the North American Switch Market. Keep reading...
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The Market for High Voltage Resistors
11.02.2009 // Posted by: Dennis Zogbi // Posted in: Articles, Passives
Concerned that electronic component manufacturing is being diverted away from the U.S. Dennis Zogbi hones in on the high voltage resistor market still showing strength in the NAFTA region. Keep reading...
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IPC Electronics Industry Executive Summit
10.26.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's post Walt Custer offers MarketEye readers his presentation from the IPC Electronics Industry Executive Summit. Keep reading...
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3Q'09 Global Electronic Food Chain Performance, Component Shortages, Taiwan/China's September Sector Revenues & More
10.19.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's MarketEye, Walt Custer offers readers an account of the Q3 electronic food chain performance, component shortages, and much more. Keep reading...
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Europartners Distribution Conference 2009 Program Electronics Components Industry AFTER THE CRISIS
10.12.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
This week Walt Custer offers his presentation, "Business Outlook for the Global Electronics Industry," presented at the 2009 Europartners Distribution Conference in Paris, France. Keep reading...
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European Switch Market Ends the First Half of 2009 with Sales Euros Down 45% and Bookings 43% Less than 2008
10.05.2009 // Posted by: Michael Schwert // Posted in: Articles, Switches & Relays
In this edition of MarketEye, Michael Schwert reports the European switch market results from the first half of 2009. Keep reading...
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Capacitor Lead-Time Analysis: October 2009
10.05.2009 // Posted by: Dennis Zogbi // Posted in: Articles, Passives
In this edition of MarketEye Dennis Zogbi reviews which components are in short supply and looks at what this means for customers. Keep reading...
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Recent Updates: Semiconductors, U.S. Factory Orders, SEMI Equipment, Chip Inventories, Domestic & European Purchasing Managers' Indices and More
10.05.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
Walt Custer gives readers an update on the rise in semiconductor shipments, reports modest electronic growth and much more in this week's edition of MarketEye. Keep reading...
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Unseasonably Softer August OEM/ODM/Motherboard Sales in SE Asia, but in general Global Growth Continues
09.29.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this latest edition of MarketEye, Walt Custer reports a softer market on OEM/ODM and motherboard sales for the month of August in SE Asia, but reports that global growth remains strong. Keep reading...
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Global Electronics Improvement but...Sobering Thoughts about N. American PCB Industry
09.28.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's MarketEye Walt Custer notes the global electronics market is improving but reveals troubling news for the PCB industry. Keep reading...
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Semiconductors Perform Better Than Connectors
09.28.2009 // Posted by: Ron Bishop // Posted in: Articles, Connectors
In this edition of MarketEye, Ron Bishop reports that semiconductors have outperformed connectors since the economic downtown in 2008. Keep reading...
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Improving Microprocessor Sales Guidance; Updates on Global Business Activity, World Chip Shipments, Japanese and U.S. Electronics Demand
09.25.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this edition of MarketEye, Walt Custer gives an update on global business activity and provides insight to the up tick in demand for Japanese and U.S. Electronics. Keep reading...
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Power Connectors, Increased Performance, Reduced Profile, More Options
09.21.2009 // Posted by: Bob Hult // Posted in: Articles, Connectors
Guest columnist, Bob Hult, Director of Product Technology for Bishop & Associates, takes a look at power connectors and the need for increased power performance in this installment of MarketEye. Keep reading...
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Global Economic Update
09.21.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's edition of MarketEye, Ed Henderson, Custer Consulting Group, provides readers with an update on the global economy. Keep reading...
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Passive Components in Power Electronics: 2009
09.14.2009 // Posted by: Dennis Zogbi // Posted in: Articles, Passives
In this edition of MarketEye Dennis Zogbi reports on the importance of power electronics on the passive component industry. Keep reading...
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For the First Half of 2009 the North American Relay Market Sales are Down 33% and Bookings 44% less than 2008
09.03.2009 // Posted by: Michael Schwert // Posted in: Articles, Switches & Relays
In this edition of MarketEye, Michael Schwert reviews the North American relay market sales in the first half of 2009. Keep reading...
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Generally Good News: Stronger U.S. End Market Demand; More Optimistic Semiconductor and PCB Forecasts; Improving Global Purchasing Manager Indices; Rising U.S. Leading Indicator
09.02.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In the latest edition of MarketEye, Walt Custer reports an upswing in the U.S. end-user market and overall good news for other market sectors. Keep reading...
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Global Electronic Food Chain Performance by Sector
08.24.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's of edition of MarketEye, Walt Custer takes a look at the performance of the global electronic food chain by sector. Keep reading...
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The Top 10 Adjusts to Change
08.12.2009 // Posted by: Ron Bishop // Posted in: Articles, Connectors
In this edition of MarketEye Ron Bishop evaluates the top 10 connector manufacturers from 1980 to 2008. Keep reading...
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More Positive Growth Signals
08.12.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's MarketEye Walt Custer offers more signs of positive economic growth. Keep reading...
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Changing Market Strategies in the Global Capacitor Industry: FY2009 Vendor Rankings Reveal Shifts in Strategy
08.05.2009 // Posted by: Dennis Zogbi // Posted in: Articles, Passives
In this edition of MarketEye Dennis Zogbi discusses acquisitions and market strategies driving the global capacitor industry. Keep reading...
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Generally Recovering Global "Food Chain" Sales; U.S. End Market Demand Lags but Component Sales Improve
08.05.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's MarketEye Walt Custer reports improvements in the global electronic food chain and notes that component sales also are showing signs of improving. Keep reading...
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Are We There Yet?
07.30.2009 // Posted by: Michael Schwert // Posted in: Articles, Switches & Relays
In this edition of MarketEye, Michael Schwert cites several factors that indicate the economy is beginning to rebound. Keep reading...
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First Peek: Second Quarter Electronic Equipment Financials (Plus improved leading indicators, SEMI orders, PCB process equipment sales & more)
07.27.2009 // Posted by: Walt Custer // Posted in: Articles, Industry Conditions
In this week's MarketEye Walt Custer gives readers a peek into the second quarter financials for electronic equipment. Keep reading...
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