HDD media players take features integration route
Features integration is defining the R&D landscape in China’s HDD media player industry. Encouraged by the emergence of high-quality ICs and rising demand for converged devices, many local...
View ArticleMakers bolster polycrystalline silicon manufacture
China’s polycrystalline silicon industry is making progress in achieving self-sufficiency as demonstrated by the expansion efforts of local manufacturers. Solar cell production lines will number 740...
View ArticleProcessing, memory capacity of car PCs get a boost
China car PC manufacturers continue to invest in hardware enhancements to stimulate demand and compete with features-rich automotive electronics. They, however, try to strike a balance between...
View ArticleNew solar charge controllers boast durable, more efficient designs
China suppliers of solar charge controllers are updating selections to meet the needs of various applications. Makers are employing advanced technologies that will maximize energy harvest under...
View ArticleShenzhen Topband targets battery R&D at burgeoning EV market
Shenzhen Topband Auto Co. Ltd specializes in energy-efficient lighting and power products, and motors. The company has a 250-member strong R&D team, which is currently focused on energy-saving...
View ArticleYama underscores R&D, large-scale production
Yama Ribbons & Bows Co. Ltd strengthens its lead over competitors through continuous design innovation and extensive manufacturing. Through the latter, the maker can yield roughly 20 million yards...
View ArticlePositive outlook amid component supply shortage, elevated outlay
China electronics and components makers remain optimistic despite the adverse effects of the Japan earthquake on the supply and cost of inputs, especially those used in high-end products. Some China...
View ArticleMakers of NiMH batteries & packs boost product performance
China suppliers of NiMH batteries and packs are gearing development efforts toward efficiency enhancements to stay ahead of the competition. Toward this end, makers are improving product features and...
View ArticleMEMS adoption keeps momentum
Broad application in the automotive, consumer electronics and medical fields is driving China’s MEMS industry. In 2010, coach and carriage sensors led sales of vehicle MEMS, which rose 32 percent YoY....
View ArticleHigh-performance, compact supercapacitors drive R&D initiatives
China manufacturers of supercapacitors are underscoring models with better performance yet smaller dimensions, spurred by increasing utilization in industrial, automotive, military, aerospace and...
View ArticleDisplayPort 1.2 gaining adoption in panels, PCs
Taiwan suppliers are optimistic of increasing penetration of DisplayPort 1.2 in the panel and computer segments. Supporting embedded and internal DisplayPort and direct drive monitor or DDM...
View ArticleLocal IC industry continues technology buildup, production expansion
China’s IC makers are ramping up R&D and production, leveraging growth achieved in past years even amid the economic crisis to drive the industry further. They target to develop a series with IPR...
View ArticlePCB industry moving toward high end
CB makers in China are gradually shifting focus to the high end while addressing environmental issues and rising raw material and labor costs as sustainable development objectives amid an industry...
View ArticleMultifunction, wireless capability integrated in pocket projector segment
Quality enhancements are directing China pocket projector suppliers’ R&D and production activities. Makers are improving the resolution, brightness and contrast ratio to deliver better video. Most...
View ArticleEfficient, 'green' engines & parts on the rise
China suppliers of engines and relevant parts are coming up with better performing and environment-friendly products. Also by speeding up the development of those fuel saving models. Many are...
View ArticleNew technologies widen selection of parking assist systems
China suppliers of parking assist systems are updating selections to keep up with new vehicle makes and models. Differences in consumer requirements are also considered, with many companies targeting...
View ArticleSolid R&D, QC pushes Wenzhou Yuanfei forward
Wenzhou Yuanfei Pet Toy Products Co. Ltd relies on strong design capability and elaborate quality management procedures to boost sales. And with propitious business conditions, the supplier is...
View ArticleShanghai Willy develops lighter bags, luggage
The maker is launching duffels and suitcases made of coated fabrics and magnesium alloy parts. Shanghai Willy Import and Export Co. Ltd is upgrading designs of bags and travel goods to weigh less while...
View ArticleLatest plastic parts boast enhanced performance
China suppliers of plastic parts are rolling out upgraded products to cater to various requirements in electronics and automotive applications, highlighting compact yet visually appealing designs. They...
View ArticleRubber keypad suppliers target broader applications
Taiwan's rubber keypad manufacturers are focusing on types with a broad application base to strengthen foothold in a market shifting to touchscreen solutions. Suppliers are rolling out models designed...
View ArticleSlide switch line emphasizes compact, high-precision types
Driven by the prevailing trend for compact portable electronics, China slide switch makers are developing products boasting smaller sizes yet enhanced precision. To illustrate, a variant from Shenzhen...
View ArticleAnionte intensifies R&D endeavors
Amid several industry hurdles, personal grooming products maker Anionte International (Zhejiang) Co. Ltdrelies on an extensive product range and places strong emphasis on R&D to maintain a...
View ArticleUpgrades on floor tiles address rising orders
India floor tile suppliers continue to boost manufacturing capability in anticipation of strong demand. Orders, specifically for residential- and commercial-use natural stone and ceramic tiles, will be...
View ArticleRobust LED industry buoys photoelectronic components sector
A broadening application base is fueling China’s photoelectronic components industry. Sales value rose 32 percent YoY to $56 billion in January-April 2010, statistics from the Ministry of Industry and...
View ArticleSealed lead-acid batteries for automotive, industrial use prevail
Rising demand from the automotive, telecom, electric power and transportation industries are spurring growth in China’s sealed lead-acid battery segment. Models for vehicle or motorcycle starting...
View ArticleHD set-top boxes expand, outmoding SD types
Buoyed by strong demand for HDTVs and digital set-top boxes, China suppliers of HD variants of the latter are boosting output to take advantage of growing interest in the product. The category now...
View ArticleLED strip makers expand decorative lighting selection
Widening application drives R&D and production of LED strips in China as suppliers target various indoor and outdoor uses in general, architectural, signage, advertising, ornamental, mood and...
View ArticleBetter plastic variants yield stronger file folders, holders
PP is currently the top choice, and is in fact used in more than 80 percent of the first category. Recently, better variants of this plastic type are being utilized to raise product durability....
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