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Why STB manufacturing is not picking up in India

With the current trend indicating a drop in CRT TV and rise in LCD TV sales, why aren’t Indian manufacturers moving in fast to churn out set top boxes? Here’s a look at why imports still rule the roost

Manufacturing of medical electronic equipment negligible in India

India has immense potential in terms of manufacturing complex and low-to-medium value medical electronic devices. However, Indian manufacturers have not explored this potential at all, pushing nearly 60-70 per cent of the market segment to depend fully on imports

SMT packaging taking time to pick up

Challenges are galore in SMT packaging. Although several companies have started offering innovative concepts, the overall pace is slow in the technically advanced stage of packaging

Second hand SMT machine:Is it viable?

Second hand SMT machines may be a good option for the new entrants, but they come with their share of limitations

SMT equipment market marches ahead

The rise in usage has turned the Indian SMT equipment market into a $54.1-million giant. It is anticipated to grow even further, at a CAGR of 13.2 per cent till 2012

3 Financing Options for SMT buyers

The price range of SMT machines ranges from USD 50,000-300,000—a sum most people would find formidable. However, purchasing SMT equipment is not as monumental a task as it may seem. The best and most viable methods to buy SMT machines are by self funding, through bank loans or SMT vendor financing

Sunny days ahead for SMT rework stations

Today, one of the chief challenges of manufacturing is to ensure that maximum quantity is produced in minimum time. SMT vendors are, therefore, coming up with rework stations that render zero defects and consume lesser time in the production process

EMS industry waking up to AOI virtues

In bulk manufacturing processes, manufacturers cannot ignore the importance of AOI machines, as these not only discern defects but also help in correcting errors

There is no stopping for Raltronics India

With a turnover of Rs 400 million in 2007-08, the company is surging at the rate of 15 per cent every year. This year,...

SMT printer market to be strong by 2010

Despite economic downtrend, SMT printer market is expected to become a strong segment by mid-2010

Digital Circuits’ big growth plan

Bengaluru-based Digital Circuits Pvt Ltd, an ISO 9000 and 14000-certified electronics manufacturing services company, boasts of having retained each one of its customers since...

STB industry’s future in govt. hands

Set-top box manufacturing has great potential in India. However, the Indian government needs to open its eyes to the concerns of the domestic manufacturers and establish a pro-manufacturer environment, which will support domestic production, not discourage it

Industry's Buzz

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Thyssenkrupp Automotive Launches Pune GCC

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The German mobility giant expands its Indian engineering footprint with a new hub dedicated to software-defined vehicles and advanced chassis systems. Thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has...

Micron Introduces Global Profit-Linked Bonus Scheme from FY27

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The US memory-chip giant acts following trade union pressure in Taiwan to share record gains from the artificial intelligence boom.  US memory-chip manufacturer Micron Technology...
FICCI

FICCI Identifies Electronics as a Priority for India–Germany Cooperation

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FICCI identifies electronics and advanced manufacturing as key areas for German investment in India, with potential for stronger manufacturing partnerships and integrated supply chains...
APT Electronics

APT Electronics Outsources Two Automotive Vision Operations to Geely

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APT Electronics plans to extend its automotive vision supply agreements with Geely through 2029 and outsource operations at two subsidiaries to improve efficiency, product...

US Allocates $389M in R&D Grants for Power Semiconductors

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Federal funding targets four technology firms to advance next-generation semiconductor materials and fusion power applications. The US Commerce Department has announced plans to award $389...

Learn From Leaders

Pravin Patel, Founder and Chairman, Brio Agri, India

“Our goal is not to replace farmers, but to empower them with better tools,...

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In an exclusive interaction with EFY's Saba Aafreen, Pravin Patel, Founder and Chairman of Brio Agri, discusses building hydroponics and controlled-environment agriculture in India,...

Does India’s Chip Packaging Growth Need Local Materials At Scale?

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What will it take for specialised semiconductor materials manufacturing to grow in India? Packaging volumes will be a key factor as OSAT facilities move...
Ronak Kumar Samantray, Founder, TM2Space Technologies Pvt Ltd.

“Our goal is to build data centres in space.” – Ronak Kumar Samantray, TM2Space

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A space startup aims to build orbital data centres, letting users run AI models and store data on satellites while also supplying satellite hardware...

India’s Photonics Puzzle Is Finally Coming Together 

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Can India turn its scattered photonics capabilities into a stronger industry? A new association aims to connect the ecosystem and strengthen the domestic value...
Jin Bains, CEO, Mini-Circuits

Mini-Circuits CEO Jin Bains on Navigating High-Frequency Component SWaP-C Constraints, Emerging Markets, and Career...

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In this exclusive, Jin Bains, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mini-Circuits, explains in a conversation with Dilin Anand of EFY about areas of emerging...

Startups

Pranay Rebala, Vice President of Product, BluJ Aerospace

“Rather Than Waiting For The Technology To Mature, We Are Ready For The Next...

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Can battery-electric and hydrogen propulsion coexist in future VTOL aircraft? BluJ Aerospace sees complementary roles for both, with batteries powering shorter-range flights and hydrogen...

UST Selects 19 Startups for D3 Startup Challenge 2026 in Bengaluru

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The programme is designed to identify technologies that address business challenges, assess their practical applications and determine their potential to scale UST, an AI and...

Compcarta Reduces The Cost And Complexity Of End-To-End Chip Design

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Building a chip should not require assembling an entire design ecosystem. A Noida-based startup is developing a browser-based EDA platform that aims to reduce...

Aquaexchange Brings Monitoring And Automation To Shrimp Farming

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The startup has developed an AI- and IoT-enabled platform that helps shrimp farmers manage farms, access financing, monitor operations, and connect with markets. The startup...

Drone-Like Aircraft For Logistics From BluJ Aerospace

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Hyderabad-based BluJ Aerospace is developing indigenous electric and hydrogen-powered vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for remote cargo transport. BluJ Aerospace, a Hyderabad-based aerospace startup...