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Wurth Elektronik Embraces
Modern Data Formats
a new generation of pCb data formats enable a
better exchange of data between Cad and Cam.
the odb++ and ipC-2581 formats include not only
the graphical information for the individual board
layers, but a lot of important extra information as
well. all of the data required for manufacturing,
testing, and assembly are contained in one file.
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WuS Invests in Schweizer;
Acquires 4.5% Stake
following the exclusive, long-term strategic alli-
ance for the high frequency (hf) segment, wus
printed Circuits Co., ltd. and schweizer electronic
ag agreed on a capital transaction with wus ac-
quiring 4.5% of schweizer's shares.
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HEI Reports 39% Sales
Drop in Q2
hei, inc. has announced unaudited financial re-
sults for the second quarter of 2014, which ended
June 28, 2014. sales in the second quarter of 2014
were $7,940,000, compared to $13,018,000 in
the second quarter of 2013. the company gener-
ated a net loss of ($429,000) in the second quarter
of 2014, compared to a net income of $678,000
in the second quarter of 2013.
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Wurth Elektronik Combines
Rigid-flex, Impedance Testing
when calculating the impedances in rigid-flex
printed circuit boards, the rigid and the flexible
area must be considered separately. the cause of
this is the differing signal behavior due to the sur-
rounding materials. würth elektronik uses a spe-
cial software that calculates everything one step.
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MFLEX Completes Restructuring,
Expecting Growth in Q4
"at the mid-point of our guidance range, we ex-
pect to generate breakeven net income, exclud-
ing impairment and restructuring. with our im-
proved cost structure in place, we should see a
continued recovery in our profitability as we lever-
age anticipated stronger sales volume," said reza
meshgin, Ceo.
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AT&S Posts Positive Q1
Fy 2014/15 Results
the at&s group generated revenue of euro 141.3
million in the first three months of the financial
year, which was in line with the previous year's
total (Q1 2013/14 euro 142.5 million). earnings
before interest ebitda amounted to euro 29.1
million, an increase of 3.6%. Consolidated net in-
come for the first quarter rose by 14.6%.
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