Frost.com - Industrial Automation and Electronics Research http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/svcg.pag/AE00 - Industrial Automation and Electronics Research en-us Press Release Proliferating Security Threats Trigger Growth Spike for the Asia Pacific Biometrics Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan The Asia Pacific biometrics market has made hay against the background of escalating security concerns in the region. The Bali bomb blasts and recent attacks on the city of Mumbai have raised concerns regarding the existing security measures. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195374792 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195374792 Press Release Frost & Sullivan Hosts Webinar: Integrating Physical Security and Building Automation What are the Major Challenges? 2010 is being anticipated as the year of recovery for most industries, including the physical security industry. Traditional security companies are being cautious about the direction in which to expand their businesses. They have understood the need for including IP based products in their portfolio, but they are still contemplating on expanding their product line to support an integrated security system. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195244366 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195244366 Press Release Frost & Sullivan Recognises Aquaporin for its Unique Biomimetic Membrane Technology Based on its recent analysis of the biomimetic membranes market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Aquaporin A/S with the "2009 European Biomimetic Membranes Technology Innovation Award http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195250646 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195250646 Market Insight Pumps Market Potential in Green Fuel Applications Bleak or Bright? Increasing interests in green fuels is currently creating a buzz across industries in Europe. Why? The answer lies in certain key factors such as rising demand for energy, soaring energy prices, volatility in oil prices and concerns over the future environmental protection. Moreover, Europe's energy dependency coupled with unstable government situations in importing nations resulted in increased focus on bio-fuels. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195105387 Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195105387 Press Release Infrastructure Development and Investment Boom in Heavy Industries Expand Prospects for the Indian Integral Horse Power Motors Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan The integral horse power (IHP) motors market in India is poised for sustainable growth as government focus on infrastructure and urban development projects intensifies. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195091736 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195091736 Technical Insights Alert Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Effect of RF Deposition on TiO2 Thin Films; Method for Designing Supercapacitor Electrodes; High-Power Fiber Lasers Fill the Repetition Rate Gap This issue profiles the effect of RF deposition on titanium dioxide thin films, method for designing supercapacitor electrodes, and high-power fiber lasers for filling repetition rate gap. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1F-00-00 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 05:26:53 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1F-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Microelectronics Technology Alert. Compact Energy Efficient Memory for High-Performance Computing; Resistive Multitouch Microcontroller; Photonic Material that Promises All-Optical Switching This issue profiles a compact energy efficient memory for high-performance computing, a resistive multitouch microcontroller, and a photonic material that promises all-optical switching. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-1B-00-00 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 01:36:58 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-1B-00-00 Press Release Frost & Sullivan: EU-Standards als Wachstumstreiber im osteurop ischen ACS-Markt Nachdem der westeurop ische Markt f r Automations- und Steuerl sungen (ACS) sein Reifestadium erreicht hat, er ffnen sich in Osteuropa bedeutende neue Wachstumschancen. Wichtige Impulse daf r liefert die Europ ische Union, die die neuen Mitgliedsstaaten mit gezielten Investitionen bei der Umsetzung der EU-weiten Standards unterst tzen will. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662906 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662906 Press Release Frost & Sullivan Finds Vast Potential for Biometrics Industry in APAC The beginning of 2009 had many worried about how the biometrics industry was going to perform in the wake of the economic recession. As expected, there were a few cancellations and delays in biometric related projects, primarily due to budget cutbacks. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194455857 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194455857 Technical Insights Alert Microelectronics Technology Alert. Reliable High-Speed Edge-Triggered Flip Flops Using NDR Diodes; Molecule with Promising Semiconductor Properties Fabricated; Germanium Nanoelectronics Closer To Reality This issue profiles reliable high-speed edge-triggered flip flops using NDR diodes, molecule with promising semiconductor properties fabricated, and germanium nanoelectronics closer to reality. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-1A-00-00 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:16:34 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-1A-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Process Control Technology Alert--Intelligent Systems This issue does an assessment of the smart systems that are used in manufacturing and automation. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D991-00-09-00-00 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 03:47:34 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D991-00-09-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Novel Approach toward Designing Lithium Ion Anode Material; Thermal Annealing of W-Ti Films This issue profiles a novel approach toward designing lithium ion anode material, thermal annealing of W-Ti films, and semiconductors' road to success. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1E-00-00 Fri, 26 Feb 2010 01:01:38 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1E-00-00 Decision Support Database Decision Support Database - Electronics Industry The applications categories included in Electronics Industry Decision Support Database are Electronics and Semiconductors, Consumer Electronics, Telecommunication and Information technology. The measurements in this segment help in identifying the emerging sub-markets of electronics industry as well as signifying new technology adoption. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD32-00-01-00-00 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:17:35 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=DD32-00-01-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service Strategic Analysis of the European Manufacturing Execution System Market The key objective of this research service is to provide an analysis of the key trends in the European manufacturing execution system market for the period 2006 to 2016. This research service provides comprehensive forecasts for the total European manufacturing execution system market with an analysis of this market across the various products, regions and end-user segments involved in this research service. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M491-01-00-00-00 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:17:48 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M491-01-00-00-00 Press Release Automation to Find Increased Application in the Power Industry as the Economy Recovers, Finds Frost & Sullivan As various geographies gear up to deal with the hike in demand for power following the economic expansion and technology upgrade, participants in the automation sector will see a rise in demand for their products. India and China are making significant investments in various applications including thermal and hydropower, thereby creating demand for best-in-class automation solutions to meet the current and future requirements of their end users. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193865372 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193865372 Technical Insights Alert Inside R&D Alert. Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cell; High-Definition Analog to IP Video Encoder for High QoS; Enterprises-Grade Identity Management Solution for Cloud-Based Applications This issue profiles a light-emitting electrochemical cell, a high-definition analog to IP video encoder for high QoS, and an enterprises-grade identity management solution for cloud-based applications. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-0B-00-00 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:24:35 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D705-00-0B-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Automation Software Interoperability and Standards; Deposition of Dielectric Layer Using Ink-Jet Printing Method; Magnetic Bearings for Smart Machines This issue profiles automation software interoperability and standards, deposition of dielectric layer using ink-jet printing method, and provided a strategic outlook on magnetic bearings for smart machines. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1D-00-00 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:25:35 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1D-00-00 Press Release Oil-free Compressors Clear the Air for Rapid Product Proliferation, Finds Frost & Sullivan The rising environmental consciousness of governments have set off a spate of regulations for ensuring improved air quality, which has given a shot in the arm for the oil-free compressors market. End-user industries are scurrying to equip their machines with oil-free compressors to ensure compliance with industry standards, chief among which are the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2001) certification, which specifies oil concentration level in compressed air, and the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) management system. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193320745 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193320745 Market Insight Eastern Europe Offers Growth Pockets for Automation Vendors The economic recession restrained growth in the western European industry market, which was already reaching maturity. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193031074 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193031074 Market Insight Printed Electronics: A Growing Behemoth Printed electronics is defined as the manufacture of electronic products and components using conventional printing methods and electrically functional inks. The printed electronics market is viewed as a sector with great growth opportunities companies that innovate. Printed electronic products can be used in end-user industries such as consumer electronics, healthcare, power generation, military, logistics and the manufacturing sector. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193054778 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193054778 Press Release Laut Frost & Sullivan birgt der russische Markt f r physische Sicherheit nach wie vor erhebliches Wachstumspotenzial Die Wirtschaftskrise in Russland hat auch den Markt f r physische Sicherheit in vielen Bereichen stark beeintr chtigt. Grund daf r ist die enge Verbindung des Marktes mit Branchen wie Bau und l und Gas sowie mit dem privaten wie auch dem kommerziellen Sektor. Mit der Erholung der russischen Wirtschaft zeichnet sich bereits seit 2009 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192745451 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192745451 Market Insight Visi-MAP: Vision of the Future of Manufacturing & Production - Human Machine Interfaces: Enabling Enterprise Wide Intelligence In a new series of Market Insights, Frost & Sullivan will be covering various aspects of emerging changes in technology, products and services as part of the Vision of the Future of Manufacturing and Production (Visi-MAP) research. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192723460 Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192723460 Technical Insights Alert Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Optical Fiber Lasers for Replacing Flash Lamp-Pumped YAG Lasers; Improving Bonding Strength through Usage of NCP and TS Process; Novel Approach toward Improving Thin-Film Transistors This issue profiles using improving bonding strength through usage of NCP and TS process, using optical fiber lasers to replacing flash lamp-pumped YAG lasers, and a novel approach toward improving thin-film transistors. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1C-00-00 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:52:40 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1C-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Microelectronics Technology Alert. E-Reader Based on Plastic Display Technology; Insect-like Microbots Promise Enhanced Capabilities; Metamaterial Antennas Could Aid Wireless Device Miniaturization This issue profiles an E-reader that is based on plastic display technology, insect-like microbots that promise enhanced capabilities, and metamaterial antennas that could aid in miniaturization of wireless devices. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-18-00-00 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 02:52:34 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-18-00-00 Market Insight Movers & Shakers Interview with Greg Galvin, CEO of KIONIX, INC Dr. Galvin founded Kionix in 1993 to commercialize a novel micromechanical technology pioneered by researchers at Cornell University. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192528336 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192528336 Technical Insights Alert Microelectronics Technology Alert. Wireless Microcontrollers for Intelligent Street Lighting; Novel Approach toward 3D ICs; Transistor that Mimics Biological Synapse Fabricated This issue profiles wireless microcontrollers for intelligent street lighting, a novel approach toward 3D ICs, and a transistor that mimics biological synapse. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-17-00-00 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 05:45:35 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-17-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Manufacturing Data for Preventive Maintenance; Novel Approach toward Designing CMP Process; Improving Performance of Organic PV Cells This issue profiles manufacturing data for preventive maintenance, novel approach toward designing CMP process, and improving performance of organic PV cells. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1B-00-00 Fri, 5 Feb 2010 05:05:34 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1B-00-00 Press Release Frost & Sullivan: The Russian Physical Security Market Still Offers Huge Growth Opportunities The economic crisis in Russia has affected many segments of its physical security market. This is mainly due to the fact that the security market is closely connected with sectors such as construction, oil & gas as well as the private and commercial sector. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191550724 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191550724 Market Insight Movers & Shakers Interview with Mr. Daniel Huber, Business Unit Manager for ABB Daniel Huber is the global Business Unit Manager for ABB's Control Systems business (BU Open Control System) within the Process Automation Division. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191155273 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191155273 Technical Insights Alert Microelectronics Technology Alert. Miniaturized Wafer Level Cameras for Portable Electronic Applications; Improving Thin Film Semiconductor Manufacturing; Low-Cost Wireless Humidity Sensor Device This issue profiles miniaturized wafer level cameras for portable electronic applications, improving thin film semiconductor manufacturing, and a low-cost wireless humidity sensor device. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-16-00-00 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:44:26 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-16-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Additive Manufacturing of Optical Fibers; Laser-Write Lithography for Non-Planar TFT Devices; Self-Assembled Microwires Fabrication Technique This issue profiles additive manufacturing of optical fibers, laser-write lithography for non-planar TFT devices, and a technique for fabricating self-assembled microwires. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1A-00-00 Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:03:26 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-1A-00-00 Market Engineering Research Service Production and Investment Forecasts in the South African Pulp and Paper Market This production and investment analysis research service covers trends and forecast for the South African pulp and paper market for the period 2001 to 2012. The base year for this research service is 2008 and the forecast period is from 2009 to 2012. The research service provides a succinct analysis of industry fundamentals that drive growth and influence strategic planning and investment with the pulp and paper market in South Africa. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M50C-01-00-00-00 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:02:28 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=M50C-01-00-00-00 Market Insight Movers & Shakers interview with Dr. Dr. Andreas H hler, Chief Technology Officer and Mr. Florian Kieninger, Business Development Manager from LEWA GmbH With more than 50 years of experience LEWA GmbH is known across various process industries by virtue of its technical competence, ability to offer customized solutions and its extensive process knowledge. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190754661 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190754661 Market Insight Movers & Shakers Interview with Mr. Sudipta Bhat tacharya, Chief Executive Officer and President of Invensys Operations Management Sudipta Bhattacharya is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Invensys Operations Management division of Invensys plc, responsible for the combined day-to-day operations of Invensys Process Systems http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190683343 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190683343 Technical Insights Alert Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Piezoelectric Harvester Drives; New Generation of Optical Sensors; Cu(Ag) Alloys for Interconnects This issue profiles piezoelectric harvester drives, a new generation of optical sensors, and first industry standards developed in additive manufacturing. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-19-00-00 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:23:25 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-19-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Microelectronics Technology Alert. Metamaterial Superlens Fabricated Using Nanowire Arrays; New Experiment Advances Understanding of High-Temperature Superconductivity; New Design Proposal Could Lead To New Generation Nanoscale Devices This issue profiles metamaterial superlens fabricated using nanowire arrays, a new experiment that advances understanding of high-temperature superconductivity, and a new design proposal that could lead to new generation nanoscale devices. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-15-00-00 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 05:08:25 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-15-00-00 Press Release Technological Advancements Trumps High Prices in the Video Surveillance Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan The video surveillance market in the Asia Pacific has benefited greatly from the recent economic pressures, with companies having to resort to technology to cut costs and reduce staff strength. They have begun to realize that the one-time charge of installing a camera is far less than the salaries and benefits that will have to be paid to a guard. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190280970 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190280970 Press Release Technology Gives a Leg up to the Mobile Video Surveillance Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan Improvements in technologies for recording and transmission have opened up several revenue opportunities for mobile video surveillance devices, especially in the transit bus, police vehicles and rail markets across the world. These technology developments have extended the scope of mobile video surveillance to include monitoring and training drivers to improve performance. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190287643 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190287643 Best Practices Research Frost & Sullivan Awards for Advances in Laser Technologies for the Manufacturing Industries (Technical Insights) This award deliverable gives a comprehensive analysis about laser technologies for the manufacturing industries. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=I1B4-01-00-00-00 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:25:50 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=I1B4-01-00-00-00 Market Insight Movers & Shakers Interview with the Shubhrendu Khoche, Sales Director, Venyon Movers & Shakers Interview with the Shubhrendu Khoche, Sales Director, Venyon GmbH http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190203700 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/market-insight-top.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190203700 Best Practices Research Frost & Sullivan Awards for Opportunities for Sensors in Consumer Electronics (Technical Insights) This award deliverable is about the awards which are a part of the research service titled "Opportunities for Sensors in Consumer Electronics". http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=I1AD-01-00-00-00 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:47:51 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/report-toc.pag?Src=RSS&repid=I1AD-01-00-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Microelectronics Technology Alert. High-Quality Varistors Developed Using Nanotechnology; MEMS-Fabricated Solar Photovoltaics; Silver-Epoxy Electrical Conductive Adhesive This issue profiles high-quality varistors developed using nanotechnology, MEMS-fabricated solar photovoltaics, and silver-epoxy electrical conductive adhesive. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-14-00-00 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:39:45 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D775-00-14-00-00 Technical Insights Alert Advanced Manufacturing Technology. Detecting Plastic Antipersonnel Mines; Micromanufacturing of Microscale Devices; Approach toward Designing Thermodiode Sensors This issue profiles detecting plastic antipersonnel mines, micromanufacturing of microscale devices, and a novel approach toward designing thermodiode sensors. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-18-00-00 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 03:05:25 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/segment-toc.pag?Src=RSS&segid=D715-00-18-00-00 Press Release Frost & Sullivan Cites FRICK for Success in RFID Solutions Based on its recent analysis of the radio frequency identification (RFID) tag market market, Frost & Sullivan presents William Frick & Company (FRICK) with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement. FRICK has established itself as one of the most reliable vendors of RFID solutions in North America and is currently one of the leaders in the RFID tag market. This has been driven by the success of the SmartMark line of products. SmartMark is a suite of durable RFID tags and labels, with most of them currently built on the Gen 2 Passive UHF protocol. SmartMark products are most widely used for asset tracking and logistical management in harsh external environments or where requirements for specialized tags or labels exist. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=189409299 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=189409299 Press Release SMT Placement Equipment Market Must be Flexible to Survive the Economic Slump, Notes Frost & Sullivan The surface-mount technology (SMT) placement equipment market has witnessed weakening demand in major end-user markets due to the economic decline. Fewer buyers have resulted in intensifying competition amongst the key market participants. Additionally, it has resulted in increasing market share concentration among the few market participants who have strategically positioned products to serve end users in the tough scenario. The SMT placement market is focusing more on the flexibility segment to survive the economic downturn. http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=189855374 Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=189855374