Although electronica 2008 does not officially begin until 11 November, it has already started online: Those planning to visit electronica 2008 can learn about show highlights, exhibitors and the range of conference and background events for the world's leading fair for components, systems and their applications at www.electronica.de. Online ticket registration for visitors has also just started and, by registering early, visitors worldwide can be...

electronica will present what is expected to be the most extensive range of products both for power supply developers and OEM users of all types of electronic power supply systems. Visitors to the world’s largest electronics event will find practically every product and service in one place. Such products and services range from the latest passive and active electronic components and power management and performance semiconductors through to su...

electronica 2008, which is being held at the New Munich Trade Fair Center from November 11 to 14, 2008, will feature a separate platform for miniature electronic components during the 'electronica micronano-systems' forum in Hall A2. Microelectronics is one of the most important driving-forces behind innovation for a large number of industries including automobile manufacturers, biomedical technology, telecommunications, automation technology...

Greater comfort, increased safety and reduced CO2 emissions are some of the key features included in today’s successful automobiles and all made possible by the advent of automotive electronics. Sustained growth in this electronics sector is driven by unrelenting market demand: Strategy Analytics market researchers predict that the global automotive electronics market will generate a market volume of 220 billion US dollars by 2014.

Last year marked a turning point for the worldwide display market. At the end of 2007, more liquid-crystal displays (LCDs) had been sold than traditional tube TV sets. The market research institute DisplaySearch estimates that, by 2015, around 90 percent of all display elements sold will be LCDs. Forecasts such as these are very encouraging and are based on the fact that today’s flat-screen TV and computer screens, as well as the displays in mo...

With an expected global market value of 123 billion euros in 2011 and an average annual growth of 6.1% between 2006 and 2011, automotive electronics continues to be one of the most important markets served by the electronics industry (source: Décision, 2007).

Visitors to electronica 2008 - from November 11 to 14 - at the new Munich Trade Fair, will be presented with the latest trends and innovations offered by the global electronics industry. Practically every leading electronics company will be represented at electronica, many showing new products and applications. In addition, the show will focus on the growth markets of automotive and wireless.

The global electronics industry came to Munich from 13 to16 November for Productronica, the World’s biggest show dedicated to all aspects of electronics production. A total of 1,484 exhibitors, from 35 countries, included industry leaders such as ERSA, Fuji, Komax, Panasonic, Rohde & Schwarz, DEK, Rohwedder, Samsung, Siemens A&D and Tyco Electronics.

As electricity costs increase, consumers are increasingly looking for alternatives. In 2005 in Germany alone, solar energy systems with an overall output of 912 megawatts (MW) were installed in roofs and in open areas compared to only 597 MW in the previous year*). This compared to a total of 290 MW installed in Japan and 100 MW in the USA.

Exhibitors at Productronica 2007 (Munich from 13 to 16 November) will be given the opportunity to learn about one ex-pert’s view on the future of technology, economy and society at the traditional get-together on the evening before Productronica opens.

Messe München’s electronica is continuing its modernization of images and text, a process which began at electronica 2006. First came the new subtitle components. systems. applications as well as the red e at the beginning of electronica. Now part 2 of its modern make-over is revealed with the new logo for electronica 2008. Both text and logo are displayed with three-dimensional effect in vivid red and green.

Effective immediately, visitors to Productronica 2007, the leading world trade fair for electronic manufacturing (13 to 16 November 2007, New Munich Trade Fair Centre) can order their admission tickets or redeem guest tickets online at www.productronica.com/ticket. By doing so, they can avoid the kind of queues shown in the picture.

EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) companies have developed into full service providers offering OEMs and their like a truly comprehensive service. The capability of today’s leading EMS suppliers is no longer limited to design and development or production, but can now often include product testing, supply chain management, logistics and distribution as well as full after-sales services. This growing trend has resulted in double-digit grow...

For the future, Messe München International will be holding an event of its own in India. In August 2008, electronicIndia will be held at the newly opened Bangalore Exhibition Centre (BIEC) for the first time. The new trade show centre offers state-of-the-art exhibition halls and infrastructure. electronicIndia will be presenting components, systems and applications for electronics and electronics manufacturing and will be held annually.

The entire spectrum of light measurement will be on show at LASER 2007. World of Photonics (18 – 21 June 2007 in Munich, Germany). At the new Munich Trade Centre, visitors will get the opportunity to see, inspect and discuss the latest measurement systems from many of the industry’s leading manufacturers. From systems for the analysis of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and other optical components, through instruments for transmission and reflec...

Effective immediately, those who will be attending LASER 2007. World of Photonics (18 – 21 June 2007 in Munich, Germany) can order their entrance tickets online at http://www.world-of-photonics.net/tickets There are several benefits to registering, such as queue-free entry at the event and free transport on the day using Munich’s excellent public transportation system. Those registering online and subscribing to the fortnightly Global Ele...

The electronics industry’s eyes will be on Productronica, the world’s leading electronics production tradeshow, which will take place in Munich, Germany, from November 13th through 16th, 2007. From the key players on the global market to the sector’s innovative start-ups, the international electronics production industry is preparing for its most important event, where they have traditionally come up to speed on the latest developments. Top...

The reputation that LASER 2007. World of Photonics (18 – 21 June 2007 in Munich, Germany) enjoys as the world’s leading trade show in its sector is due not only to its role as the global photonics industry’s meeting place, but also to its outstanding program of accompanying events.

Messe München International, organizer of the industry-leading electronica exhibition, announces its exhibition schedule for 2007. A total of seven events will be staged: Two world-leading trade shows in Munich, Germany and five premier regional exhibitions in emerging markets around the world.