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MIT researchers have demonstrated the first laser built from germanium that can emit wavelengths of light useful for optical communications

Lasers move data the lighter way
MIT researchers have demonstrated the first laser built from germanium that can emit wavelengths of light useful for optical communications.
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World's first millimetre-wave wireless intra-connection Sony has announced the development of millimetre-wave wireless intra-connection technology that uses high-speed wireless data transfer inside electronic products such as television sets. MORE...	Elcoteq say 'yes' to Next Elcoteq SE will introduce its electronics manufacturing services at Electronics Next India 2010, due to be held later this month. MORE...

“Things are looking up” Although the global electronics contract manufacturing industry is set to return to growth in 2010 after a painful 2009, the market still faces major uncertainties this year, according to iSuppli. MORE...	From the wires.... Microlease makes the list Not quite crystal clear Digi-Key and Avago expand partnership New executive team announced following merger Philips reduces stake ACW to open US manufacturing facility FULL NEWS SECTION

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TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
	SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory selects Corelis Corelis ScanExpress boundary-scan toolset has been installed at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory for use in the Reconfigurable Cluster Element (RCE) initiative, led by Mike Huffer and supported by Information Systems Specialist, Chris O’Grady. MORE...

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	Incomplete solder coverage Solder coverage relates to the ability for solder to wet successfully across the pad surface, and decreased coverage is often highlighted when an alterative surface finish is used on the pads of the printed board. MORE...

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Faster prototyping with fewer frustrations

Paste is applied without the need for stencils

A new MY500 solder-jet printer from MyData is helping Thales to meet its requirements for rapid prototype production and achieve first–time right soldering on boards that incorporate difficult components.
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Central issues at a critical time

Debates about how best to ensure that British industry is competitive are taking on increasing importance as we near a general election.
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DIARY & EVENTS: Coming soon
01/02/2010 Digital Printing World 2010 Conferences (USA)
08/02/2010 MD&M West (USA)
08/02/2010 NI Technical Symposium 2010 (UK)
09/02/2010 Safety-critical Systems Symposium (UK)
09/02/2010 Lead-Free Product Failures Causes and Cures (UK)

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The best of both worlds Altium adds the Altera Cyclone III device to its NanoBoard 3000 range of radical FPGA-based development boards. MORE...	Support for .wav analysis Audio Precision has just introduced custom reports, .wav file analysis, and Dolby TrueHD support as part of the latest software update for APx audio analysers, APx500 v2.5. MORE...
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