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<description>Subassemblies and Instruments market research products provide analysis of the latest trends, developments and market data for this industry.  Research information will help you make informed business decisions.</description>
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<title>Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[ The Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 334413. This 170-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[ The Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 334412. This 166-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[ The Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 333295. This 156-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Wireless Sensor Networks: Solutions and Market Opportunities</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[Advances in wireless networking, micro-fabrication and integration (for example, sensors and actuators manufactured using micro-electro mechanical system technology, or MEMS), and embedded microprocessors have enabled a new generation of massive-scale sensor networks suitable for a range of commercial and military applications. The technology promises to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with the physical environment.  
In the not-too-distant future, tiny, dirt-cheap sensors may be literally sprayed on to roads, walls, or machines, creating a digital skin that senses a variety of physical phenomena of interest; monitor pedestrian or vehicular traffic in human-aware environments and intelligent transportation grids, report wild life habitat conditions for environmental conservation, detect forest fire to aid rapid emergency response, and track job and supply chains in smart factories. Unlike current in formation services such as those on the Internet where information can easily get stale or be useless because it is too generic, sensor ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[ The Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 334418. This 168-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Electronic Connector Manufacturing Industry in the U.S. and its Foreign Trade</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R3418-2559.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ The Electronic Connector Manufacturing Industry report provides in-depth analysis of the industry's  key financial data, cost and pricing, competitive landscape, industry structure, and trends and opportunities.    Find in this new report complete 2007 data and outlook into year 2012 for the industry represented by the 6-digit NAICS code 334417. This 157-page report also includes the most recent information on the global market and overseas growth opportunities.  This detailed information resource contains at least 5 years of independently researched industry statistics cross-referenced with the relevant U.S. and international economic indicators.  All data have been verified to ensure the highest quality.  In this report, you will find industry data on the following major categories:   Executive Summary       Quick Industry Statistics: 2-page overview for the CEO on the run     Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization     2012 Outlook domestic and international        Industry Income Statement       All relevant financial data including: Revenue, Cost ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>The Taiwanese Compact Camera Module Image Sensor Market, 1Q 2008</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R760-361.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Presents forecast and recent quarter review of compact camera module image sensor market size, market value, and ASP. Includes market volume and share by resolution and solution provider, and ASP by ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing in the US - Industry Risk Rating Report</title>
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<description> <![CDATA[ Industry Risk Ratings Synopsis   This Industry Risk Ratings report from IBISWorld evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Semiconductor Machinery Manufacturing in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be 'the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment'.  The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry. Three types of risk are recognized in our analysis. These are: risk arising from within the industry itself (structural risk), risks arising from the expected future performance of the industry (growth risk) and risk arising from forces external to the industry (external sensitivity risk).  This approach is new in that it analyses non-financial information surrounding each industry. Industries are scored on a 9-point scale, where 1 represents the lowest risk and 9 the highest. The Industry Risk score measures expected Industry Risk over the coming 12-18 months.   Industry Definition   This US industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing wafer processing equipment, semiconductor assembly and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Global Electrical Equipment</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-32251.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Datamonitor's Global Electrical Equipment industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the electrical equipment industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information.    Scope    Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation  Provides textual analysis of the industry&rsquo;s recent performance and future prospects  Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards   Includes a five-year forecast of the industry  The leading companies are profiled with supporting key financial metrics   Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market    Highlights    Detailed information is included on market size, measured by value and/or volume  Five forces scorecards provide an accessible yet in depth view of the market&rsquo;s competitive landscape   Market shares are covered by manufacturer or brand    Why you should buy this report    Spot future trends and developments   Inform ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Global Heavy Electrical Equipment</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-32245.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Datamonitor's Global Heavy Electrical Equipment industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the heavy electrical equipment industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information.    Scope    Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation  Provides textual analysis of the industry&rsquo;s recent performance and future prospects  Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards   Includes a five-year forecast of the industry  The leading companies are profiled with supporting key financial metrics   Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market    Highlights    Detailed information is included on market size, measured by value and/or volume  Five forces scorecards provide an accessible yet in depth view of the market&rsquo;s competitive landscape   Market shares are covered by manufacturer or brand    Why you should buy this report    Spot future trends and ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Global Electrical Components &amp; Equipment</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-32242.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Datamonitor's Global Electrical Components & Equipment industry profile is an essential resource for top-level data and analysis covering the electrical components & equipment industry. It includes detailed data on market size and segmentation, plus textual and graphical analysis of the key trends and competitive landscape, leading companies and demographic information.    Scope    Contains an executive summary and data on value, volume and/or segmentation  Provides textual analysis of the industry&rsquo;s recent performance and future prospects  Incorporates in-depth five forces competitive environment analysis and scorecards   Includes a five-year forecast of the industry  The leading companies are profiled with supporting key financial metrics   Supported by the key macroeconomic and demographic data affecting the market    Highlights    Detailed information is included on market size, measured by value and/or volume  Five forces scorecards provide an accessible yet in depth view of the market&rsquo;s competitive landscape   Market shares are covered by manufacturer or brand    Why you should buy this report    Spot future ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Eastman Kodak Co.-Deals &amp; Alliances Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R762-14078.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Eastman Kodak Co. contains the company&rsquo;s contact information, business summary, company details, tables, graphs and listings of the number of deals by deal category (product, technology, miscellaneous), stage of development, list of partners, deal types (licensing, marketing, etc.), top deals by deal value, partners based on technology with detailed descriptions of the partner firm where disclosed, partners based on product with detailed descriptions of the partner firm where disclosed, partners in other non-product, non-technology deals, with detailed descriptions of the partner firm and terms when available. The report also includes M&A statistics and recent partnering news updates by date.   Deals Deals & Alliances Reports Alliances Reports provide detail on a company&rsquo;s deals and deal partners. Each report contains information on size of deals, deals by therapeutic area and stage of development, product and technology.   Scope of the reports   Life Science Analytics&rsquo; Deals & Alliances Reports contain tables, graphs and listings on the ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV-Deals &amp; Alliances Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R762-14365.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Koninklijke Philips Electronics NV contains the company&rsquo;s contact information, business summary, company details, tables, graphs and listings of the number of deals by deal category (product, technology, miscellaneous), stage of development, list of partners, deal types (licensing, marketing, etc.), top deals by deal value, partners based on technology with detailed descriptions of the partner firm where disclosed, partners based on product with detailed descriptions of the partner firm where disclosed, partners in other non-product, non-technology deals, with detailed descriptions of the partner firm and terms when available. The report also includes M&A statistics and recent partnering news updates by date.   Deals Deals & Alliances Reports Alliances Reports provide detail on a company&rsquo;s deals and deal partners. Each report contains information on size of deals, deals by therapeutic area and stage of development, product and technology.   Scope of the reports   Life Science Analytics&rsquo; Deals & Alliances Reports contain tables, graphs and listings on ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Agilent Technologies Inc-Financial Company Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R762-15603.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Agilent Technologies Inc contains the company&rsquo;s contact information, details, business overview, shares information, stock performance history, price and volume figures, dividends, market related data including relative strength, valuation and revenues. The report also includes earnings and earnings per share, margin and return ratios, financial strength, growth ratios, day&rsquo;s sales outstanding, day&rsquo;s outstanding inventory, cash and short-term investments per share and total common shares outstanding. Finally the report includes quarterly book value per share vs. share price. Much of the information contained in the report is included in both tabular and graphic formats.  Financial Reports deliver key sophisticated analytical ratios and performance analyses for public biomedical companies. Each report provides an in depth virtual snapshot of a company, enabling the user to better understand its financial position.   Scope of the reports    Each Life Science Analytics&rsquo; Financial Report provides extensive information on a company&rsquo;s financial health including:   Company contact information and business overview Stock performance ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tyco International Ltd.-Deals &amp; Alliances Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R762-16804.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[Tyco International Ltd. contains the company&rsquo;s contact information, business summary, company details, tables, graphs and listings of the number of deals by deal category (product, technology, miscellaneous), stage of development, list of partners, deal types (licensing, marketing, etc.), top deals by deal value, partners based on technology with detailed descriptions of the partner firm where disclosed, partners based on product with detailed descriptions of the partner firm where disclosed, partners in other non-product, non-technology deals, with detailed descriptions of the partner firm and terms when available. The report also includes M&A statistics and recent partnering news updates by date.   Deals Deals & Alliances Alliances Reports provide detail on a company&rsquo;s deals and deal partners. Each report contains information on size of deals, deals by therapeutic area and stage of development, product and technology.   Scope of the reports   Life Science Analytics&rsquo; Deals & Alliances Reports contain tables, graphs and listings on the number ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Electrical Equipment Manufacturing in the US - Industry Market Research Report</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R538-18195.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Industry Market Research Synopsis   This Industry Market Research report from IBISWorld provides a detailed analysis of the Electrical Equipment Manufacturing in the US industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.   Industry Definition   This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing power, distribution, and specialty transformers; electric motors, generators, and motor generator sets; switchgear and switchboard apparatus; relays; and industrial controls. Electrical equipment manufacturers distribute their products to other manufacturing industries as well as wholesalers and the construction industry. Other manufacturing industries use the products as inputs for their finished goods. Materials used in the production of industry goods include metal, plastic and rubber.   Report Contents   The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages.  The Market ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>World Microcontrollers Market</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R1-6365.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This Frost & Sullivan research service titled World Microcontrollers Market provides complete analysis of the key market drivers, restraints, and pricing trends that impact the overall microcontrollers market as well as the 8-bit, 16-bit, and 32-bit segments. Frost & Sullivan&rsquo;s expert analysts also provide information on revenues and unit shipments for each segment. The flash microcontroller segment has been analyzed along with low-power trends associated with microcontrollers at present.  

This analysis is available through our Semiconductors Growth Partnership Services program. With this program, clients receive industry-leading market research such as this, along with technical and econometric data and many interactive features including Analyst Inquiry Time and Client Councils.   

Semiconductor Manufacturers&rsquo; Desire to Differentiate Products Gives a Leg up to the Microcontrollers Market  

Performance benefits are no longer the sole product differentiator for microcontrollers, as manufacturers are gradually looking to increase the number of features in order ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tyco Electronics Ltd. - SWOT Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-31720.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Datamonitor's Tyco Electronics Ltd. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the company&rsquo;s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.    Tyco Electronics is engaged in providing electronic components and communication systems. The company&rsquo;s offerings in the communications industry include network solutions, wireless systems and undersea telecommunication systems. The company serves a wide range of industries including automotive, appliance, aerospace, computers, consumer electronics, defense, and telecommunications. The company primarily operates in the Americas and Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). It is headquartered in Bermuda and employs 94,000 people. The company recorded revenues of $13,460 million during the fiscal year ended September 2007, an increase of 9.4% over 2006. The company&rsquo;s sales were driven by the undersea telecommunication segment as well as by international sales. The operating profit ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Kingston Technology Company, Inc. - SWOT Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-31669.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Datamonitor's Kingston Technology Company, Inc. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the company&rsquo;s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.    Kingston Technology Company is a privately held company, which designs and manufactures memory modules. Kingston offers more than 2,000 memory products for almost all the devices that use memory, like computers, servers and printers, MP3 players, digital cameras and cell phones. It is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, and employs 3,300 people. The company recorded revenues of $3,700 million during the fiscal year ended December 2006*, an increase of 23.3% over 2005. * Latest results for fiscal 2007 are not available.   Scope of the Report   Provides all the crucial company information required for business and competitor intelligence needs  Contains a study of the major internal and external factors affecting ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>STMicroelectronics N.V. - SWOT Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-31627.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Datamonitor's STMicroelectronics N.V. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the company&rsquo;s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.    STMicroelectronics (ST) is a semiconductor company, engaged in design, development, manufacture, and marketing of semiconductor integrated circuits. The company primarily operates in Singapore, the Netherlands and the US. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland and employs about 51,800 people. The company recorded revenues of $9,854 million during the fiscal year ended December 2006, an increase of 10.9% over 2005. The operating profit of the company was $677 million during fiscal year 2006, as compared to an operating profit of $244 million in 2005. The net profit was $782 million in fiscal year 2006, as compared to a net profit of $266 million in 2005. The net profit is ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Molex Incorporated - SWOT Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-31666.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Datamonitor's Molex Incorporated - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the company&rsquo;s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.    Molex is one of the world's largest manufacturer of electronic, electrical and fiber optic interconnection products and systems. The company has global operations spread across 19 countries in Americas, Asia, and Europe. It is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois and employs 32,400 people. The company recorded revenues of $2,861.3 million during the fiscal year ended June 2006, an increase of 12.3% over 2005. The operating profit of the company was $311.1 million during fiscal year 2006, an increase of 57.6% over 2005. The net profit was $237 million in fiscal year 2006, an increase of 53.5% over 2005.   Scope of the Report   Provides all the crucial company information required for business ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tyco International Ltd. - SWOT Analysis</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R313-31714.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ Datamonitor's Tyco International Ltd. - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the company&rsquo;s key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.    Tyco International (Tyco), through its subsidiaries, is engaged in designing, manufacturing and distribution of electronic security and fire-protection systems; electronic components and devices for the automotive and telecommunications industries; industrial regulation and control devices; and medical equipment. The company primarily operates in the Americas and Europe. It is headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda and employs about 118,000 people. The company recorded revenues of $18,781 million during the fiscal year ended September 2007, an increase of 8.3% over 2006. The operating loss of the company was $1,715 million during fiscal year 2007, as compared to an operating profit of $1,370 million in 2006. The net loss was $1,742 million ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Printed &amp; Organic Electronics Forecasts, Players &amp; Opportunities 2008-2028</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R449-79.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[IDTechEx expect the spend on printed and thin film electronics beyond conventional silicon to be $1.58 Billion this year. The majority of this is for OLED display panels ($0.69 Billion) which is the value of the panel and not the final device. Virtually all of this is non printed and on glass. Second largest by value is photovoltaics (PV) beyond conventional crystalline and amorphous silicon, accounting for $0.4 Billion. This is not organic PV however, which is still some time away from commercialization, but inorganic technologies such as CIGS and CdTe devices. For example, First Solar has an order book exceeding $2 Billion for CdTe PV devices which they will be delivering over several years. Third largest is not a specific product, but a value for inks for $0.21 Billion, which are used for multiple different applications such as interconnects for switches, membrane keyboards, windscreen heaters. We give the ink ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>R-OADMs From the Core to the Edge</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R403-93.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[ROADMs are systems that allow the very flexible, remote selection of wavelengths transiting a given intermediate node on a fiber network for dropping and/or adding. They allow access to any of the wavelengths going through a node (or, in more limited ROADM implementations, access to a set of the transiting wavelengths) for use of the data on the chosen wavelength and the possibility of adding to, or modifying, the data on that wavelength for transmitting it on to the next node(s). They also allow the interconnection of multiple intersecting networks (multiple-degree nodes) at the optical level, avoiding the expense and complexity of OEO conversions to achieve the interconnection. The device offers the promise of substantial savings in operational costs, and many operational benefits.
  
Now in nearly mid-2008, the ROADM has become a standard part of long-haul networks &mdash; to be included as a matter of course in any new ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Components for R-OADMs</title>
<link>http://www.mindbranch.com/products/R403-100.html</link>
<description> <![CDATA[This report investigates the components used by the systems known as Reconfigurable Optical Add Drop Multiplexers (R-OADMs.) These devices are currently available in equipment from major equipment vendors. These products are based on a variety of sub-system technologies that have been developed largely by small start-up companies.   
The flexibility introduced by R-OADMs has the potential to offer great operations cost savings as well as possibly capital cost savings and, ultimately, new revenue sources. Because of these potentials, this system development is of great interest to all major carriers. Even in this time of extremely tight capital budgets, everyone is interested in investments that offer substantial operations savings. 
  
This report describes the R-OADM technology, the market potential with detailed forecasts and the vendors involved in the component market. 
  
This is an update of earlier reports on the same subject from IGI. This report contains completely new ]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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