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ARC: Process Safety System Market to Reach $2.5B in 2012 Jul 25, 2008
The worldwide market for safety instrumented systems (SIS), which is $1.4 billion in 2007, is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 12% per year to more than $2.5 billion in 2012, according to ARC Advisory Group.
ASTM Int'l to Adapt SPI Resin Identification Codes as Standard - ASTM WK20632 Jul 22, 2008
ASTM International is working on a standard that is designed to facilitate more efficient recycling of a variety of post-consumer plastics, according to the organization.
UN/ECE Agreement on Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Vehicles Celebrates 50th Anniversary Jul 15, 2008
The World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP 29) of the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe (U.N./ECE) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its 1958 Agreement on Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Vehicles.
BP: Global Oil Production Fell by 0.2% in 2007 Jul 14, 2008
Global oil production fell by 126 thousand barrels per day in 2007, dropping to 81.5 million barrels per day, according to a report from BP.
Despite Slowing Oil Demand, IEA Sees Continued Market Tightness Over the Medium Term Jul 14, 2008
At the Madrid launch of the International Energy Agency (IEA) Medium-Term Oil Market Report (MTOMR), IEA addressed the multiple factors contributing to rising oil prices and predicted continued market tightness over the medium term.
ANSI China Program Issues White Paper on Foreign Participation in Chinese Tech Committees Jul 3, 2008
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released a white paper to educate and inform ANSI's members about an announcement outlining formal operating procedures for Chinese national technical committees (TCs).
ABI: TD-SCDMA Surfaces into Commercial Daylight Jul 2, 2008
After years of R&D and many trials conducted by China Mobile, the third generation (3G) time division - synchronous code division multiple access (TD-SCDMA) service made an April 2008 soft launch in eight cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Tianjin, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
Frost: IEEE 802.16 WiMAX Shows Potential to Serve Rural Areas Jun 26, 2008
IEEE 802.16 worldwide interoperability for microwave access (WiMAX) holds promising potential as an alternative technology to connect underserved rural areas that will never realistically receive fixed-line services.
Frost: Unified Communications Sees Strong Growth Jun 26, 2008
Enterprise communications today are enabled by a multitude of devices - desk phones, mobile phones, laptops - through a variety of networks - voice, data, wireless.
Frost: Miniaturization Prompts Smaller Device Structures from Surface Acoustic Wave Manufacturers Jun 10, 2008
With smaller, lighter and feature-packed telecommunications being the order of the day, there is severe pressure on surface acoustic wave (SAW) device manufacturers to produce innovative and smaller device structures, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Frost: Strong Growth for Biometrics in Financial Institutions Expected Globally Jun 9, 2008
The use of biometrics in financial institutions grows as banks worldwide strive to offer a combination of enhanced security and convenience to their customers, according to Frost & Sullivan.
CDG: CDMA Service Grows in China Jun 4, 2008
Code division multiple access (CDMA) wireless service grew in China, according to the CDMA Development Group (CDG).
IEEE to Work on Standard for Next Generation Service Overlay Network - IEEE P1903 May 22, 2008
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approved work to begin on a standard that describes a framework for Internet Protocol (IP)-based service overlay networks.
ABI: China's RFID Potential Grows Beyond National ID Program Mar 12, 2008
China boasts not just the world's largest radio frequency identification (RFID)-enabled government ID card initiative, but also a wide range of other RFID application projects in transportation ticketing, animal tagging, anti-counterfeiting, real-time location systems (RTLS), asset tracking, e-ticketing and contactless payments.
ABI: Digital Terrestrial TV Receiver Market Will Reach 350M Units in 2013 Feb 21, 2008
The worldwide digital terrestrial television (DTT) receiver market will grow from 65 million units in 2007 to more than 350 million units in 2013, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32%, according to ABI Research.
Frost: Indonesian Welding Market Depends on End-User Industries' Demand Feb 14, 2008
The Indonesian welding equipment and consumables market is in its medium growth stage, according to Frost & Sullivan, and is facing strong competition from low-cost suppliers based in China.
WiMAX Forum to Work on 700 MHz Band Spec; 28 Mobile WiMAX Products Submitted for Certification Feb 14, 2008
The WiMAX Forum will expand its product development roadmap for Mobile WiMAX certification in the 700 MHz frequency band.
China Selects GSM-R Mobile Network for Rail Communications Feb 8, 2008
China's Ministry of Railways (MOR) selected Global Systems for Mobile Communications-Railway (GSM-R) technology from Nortel Networks.
Frost: Energy Codes Drive Chinese Building Industry Demand for Thermal Insulation Materials Feb 7, 2008
The Chinese thermal insulation materials market for the building industry is witnessing robust growth, according to Frost & Sullivan, thanks largely to the increasingly stringent government energy-saving codes.
Frost: Will High Capacity SIM, Near Field Communications Buoy Traditional SIM Market? Feb 7, 2008
The price and subsequent revenue decline in the subscriber identification module (SIM) smart card market urged silicon and SIM manufacturers to explore new revenue streams or find novel ways to milk the existing ones, according to Frost & Sullivan.
ABI: Mobile TV Subs to Reach 462M by 2012 Feb 1, 2008
In looking at the growth of mobile TV services over the next five years, analysis from ABI Research forecasts the total number of subscribers will grow to 462 million, driven in large part by the expansion of third generation (3G) networks and flat-rate plans for mobile video.
ABI: TD-SCDMA Will Dominate in China, But Falter Elsewhere Jan 28, 2008
Time division - synchronous code division multiple access (TD-SCDMA) is expected to be the dominant third generation (3G) technology in China, according to ABI Research, due to the heavyweight government support it receives.
GS1 Hong Kong, Wal-mart Team to Develop EPC/RFID Adoption Program in China Jan 27, 2008
GS1 Hong Kong and Wal-Mart are teaming to create a program to drive adoption of electronic product code/radio frequency identification (EPC/RFID) technology in Foshan, China.
ABI: Fiber-to-the-Home to Expand Reach in Asia-Pacific Jan 17, 2008
Broadband access in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region experienced significant growth in the past decade, according to ABI Research, as operators upgraded their networks in anticipation of future demand for high bandwidth services.
IPC Publishes 2006 World PCB Production, Laminate Market Report Jan 15, 2008
IPC - Association Connecting Electronics Industries issued World PCB Production and Laminate Market Report for the Year 2006.
ABI: Integrated Telematics Devices Key to Asian Markets in 2012 Jan 14, 2008
An integration of several functions will provide the best market penetration in the Asian telematics devices markets, according to ABI Research.
WiMAX Forum Opens Certification Lab in Spain for Mobile WiMAX Products Jan 13, 2008
The WiMAX Forum opened a lead certification lab at AT4 Wireless in Spain for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) certification testing and evaluation of Mobile WiMAX products.
ABI: Fixed Wireless Terminal Shipments to Triple by 2012 Jan 12, 2008
Recent analysis from ABI Research found that fixed wireless terminal (FWT) shipments are expected to triple by 2012.
Roland Berger Offers Global Outlook on Auto Suppliers Jan 12, 2008
Recent analysis from Roland Berger Strategy Consultants found that while many automotive suppliers have recently run into financial difficulties, others are announcing record growth in sales and profits year on year.
ABI: RFID Markets to Grow 21% Annually Through 2012 Jan 11, 2008
Worldwide radio frequency identification (RFID) markets are expected to reach $8.4 billion in 2012, according to ABI Research, up from $3.8 billion in 2007.
Frost: Chinese Building Industry Spurs Demand for HVAC Control Products Jan 11, 2008
The Chinese heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control products market is growing fast, according to Frost & Sullivan, due to high growth of the Chinese building industry, a booming Chinese economy and continued urbanization, especially in tier-two and tier-three cities, as they prepare for the Beijing Olympics and the Shanghai World Expo.
ABI: New Competition Heats Up Market for RF Power Amplifier Vendors Dec 29, 2007
According to ABI Research, the radio frequency (RF) power amplifier market landscape has been changed in recent months because of two factors: the entry of Chinese vendors and the growing use of high-efficiency amplifier designs.
EPA Launches China Environmental Law Initiative Web Site Dec 19, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched the EPA - China Environmental Law Initiative web site.
CDG: CDMA Continues Expansion in Asia Pacific Region Dec 16, 2007
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region continued code division multiple access (CDMA) subscriber growth and network deployments, according to the CDMA Development Group (CDG).
ODVA Establishes Conformance Test Service Provider for EtherNet/IP, DeviceNet in China Dec 16, 2007
A conformance test service provider for DeviceNet and EtherNet/IP will be established in mainland China at TÜV Rheinland operations in Shanghai.
ABI: Personal Navigation Devices to Surpass 100 Million Units by 2011 Dec 11, 2007
The consumer navigation market saw unprecedented levels of activity and growth in 2007, mainly driven by personal navigation devices (PNDs), which offer a compelling mix of ease of use, features, portability and affordability.
McKinsey: Indian Earthmoving, Construction Equipment Industry to Grow Fivefold by 2015 Dec 4, 2007
India's earthmoving and construction equipment industry (ECE) is at a watershed in its evolution and will experience strong growth spurred by the nation's economic development, according to a study by McKinsey & Co.
IEA World Energy Outlook Proposes Stepping Up Cooperation with China, India Nov 29, 2007
The International Energy Agency (IEA) World Energy Outlook 2007 (WEO-2007) focuses on energy developments in China and India and their implications for the world, said the agency.
GS1 UK Unveils Electronic Product Code Information Service Pilot Nov 23, 2007
GS1 UK and BT Auto-ID Services are seeking organisations to participate in the GS1 UK Electronic Product Code Information Service (EPCIS) pilot.
GM Showcases Portfolio of Alternative Energy Ideas Nov 19, 2007
General Motors (GM) unveiled its portfolio of vehicle technologies, including a variety of technology strategies targeted at reducing dependency on petroleum, reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and boosting fuel efficiency.
Frost: Declining System Prices Fueling Growth of EU Telematics, Infotainment Aftermarket Nov 16, 2007
The European telematics and infotainment aftermarket remains predominantly in its growth stage, according to Frost & Sullivan, with the exception of some of the mature segments in traditional navigation, such as turn-by-turn navigation and map-based navigation systems.
Cisco Develops Initiative with China Development Bank Nov 15, 2007
Cisco Systems Inc. will collaborate with China Development Bank (CDB) to invest in Chinese companies leading the country's sustainable economic development.
ASHRAE Takes Certification Testing Centers Global Nov 13, 2007
The first American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers Inc. (ASHRAE) certification program is now available in testing centers in 22 countries.
ABI: Digital Set-Top Boxes to Peak in 2009 Oct 31, 2007
Annual shipment trends for digital terrestrial television (DTT)–enabled set-top boxes (STB) will be uneven over the next several years, according to ABI Research, as the timing of digital switchover and DTT service availability varies dramatically from country to country.
Frost: Demand for Oscilloscopes Driven by Growth of Auto, Electronics, Aerospace End-User Markets Oct 30, 2007
Oscilloscopes have become one of the most integral parts of research, design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance processes, according to Frost & Sullivan.
EPA Funds $2M for Climate Change Projects in China, Russia, Seven Other Countries Oct 22, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is funding projects under the Methane to Markets Partnership in China, Russia, Argentina, Brazil, India, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria and the Ukraine.
ANSI: Toy Safety Takes High Priority with Standards Developers Oct 22, 2007
Representatives from the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) testified recently on the issue of toy safety at a special hearing of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government.
Telecom Carriers Participate in OIF Interoperability Demo Oct 4, 2007
Seven telecommunications carriers participated in the Optical Internetworking Forum's (OIF) third worldwide interoperability demonstration - On-Demand Ethernet Services.
CDG, 3GPP2 Publish Ultra Mobile Broadband Specification - 3GPP2 C.S0084-0 v2.0 Oct 4, 2007
The CDMA Development Group (CDG) and the Third Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2) published the Ultra Mobile Broadband (UMB) air interface specification - 3GPP2 C.S0084-0 version 2.0.
U.S., China Extend Agreement for Vehicle Efficiency Oct 2, 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and China's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) signed a five-year agreement to promote large-scale deployment of next-generation efficiency vehicle technologies in the U.S. and China specifically focusing on electric, hybrid-electric, fuel cell and alternative fuel technologies.
ARC: Industrial Ethernet Infrastructure Market to Grow to Nearly $1B by 2011 Sep 28, 2007
The market for hardened industrial Ethernet switches and other types of industrial Ethernet network infrastructure will grow to nearly a $1 billion market during the next five years – with no barrier in sight, according to ARC Advisory Group.
Frost: Increasing Popularity Boosts LCD Manufacturing Equipment Markets Sep 17, 2007
The improved high-definition (HD) viewing experience and greater viewing area provided by liquid crystal display (LCD) televisions increase demand and subsequently drive the growth of the LCD manufacturing equipment market, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Frost: Card-Based Systems, Biometric Applications Spur Asia-Pacific EACS Market Sep 17, 2007
Heightened concerns over security, along with liberalization and strong economic growth, have been driving the Asia-Pacific region toward more high-end electronic access control systems (EACS) in recent years.
IDC: PNDs Will Nearly Double in 2007 as Consumer Navigation Market, GPS Tech Turn a Corner Sep 13, 2007
Portable navigation devices (PNDs) remain the most popular segment of the consumer navigation device market, representing 62% of the total worldwide market and nearly doubling in size with 93% growth over that of last year, according to a study by IDC.
Intermec RFID Hardware to be Certified for Use in China Sep 10, 2007
Intermec Inc.'s passive ultra high frequency (UHF) radio frequency identification (RFID) readers will be certified for operation in China by the country's State Radio Regulation Committee (SRRC).
China Launches Digital TV Broadcast Standard on Altera Stratix II FPGA Sep 9, 2007
Tsinghua University used Altera Corp. Stratix II field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) to develop China's recently ratified digital multimedia broadcast - terrestrial (DTMB, also referred to as DMB-TH) national digital television broadcast standard.
UGS PLM: Machinery Companies Moving Toward PLM Aug 23, 2007
UGS PLM Software said it has experienced an increase in demand for its products among machinery companies around the world.
Frost: E. Europe Manufacturing Hotspot Spurs SMT Reflow Soldering Equipment Market Aug 21, 2007
Due to the rise of Asian countries as global manufacturing hubs, the changing regional landscape of the electronics industry has forced equipment manufacturers to radically rethink their business strategies.
Chinese Standards Committee Adopts TMC Traffic Information Standard Aug 20, 2007
The Chinese National ITS Standardisation Committee (Chinese equivalent of European Committee for Standardization (CEN)/International Organization for Standardization (ISO)) approved standards for providing traffic information services based on the Radio Data System - Traffic Message Channel (RDS-TMC) method in mid-July.
Frost: Private Enterprises Aid Growth of LAN/WAN Test Equipment Market Aug 16, 2007
Private enterprises appear poised for significant growth in the local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) test equipment market, after previously ranking as the second largest end-user segment in 2006.
BRIDGE Project Enters Second Year for Testing, Piloting RFID Applications Aug 10, 2007
The Building Radio frequency IDentification for the Global Environment (BRIDGE) project is entering a key phase in the future deployment of EPCglobal applications, according to GS1.
IEC, CIGRE to Develop Standards for UHV Tech Aug 8, 2007
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE) are teaming to develop international standards for ultra high voltage (UHV) to ensure the safe and efficient use of this technology in areas such as reliability and maintenance.
Westinghouse, Shaw Group to Provide Four AP1000 Nuclear Power Plants in China Aug 6, 2007
Westinghouse Electric Company LLC and The Shaw Group Inc. signed multi-billion-dollar contracts with State Nuclear Power Technology Corporation Ltd. (SNPTC), Sanmen Nuclear Power Company Ltd, Shandong Nuclear Power Company Ltd. and China National Technical Import & Export Corporation (CNTIC) to provide four AP1000 nuclear power plants in China.
ADS-B Technologies Delivers on Second Chinese ADS-B Project Aug 6, 2007
ADS-B Technologies began deliveries on its second signed contract with the Civil Aviation Flight University of China (CAFUC) in July.
ARC Advisory Group: Worldwide Machine Safeguarding to Reach $2.8B Aug 2, 2007
The worldwide market for machine safeguarding tools is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5% over the next five years, according to an ARC Advisory Group study.
ARC Advisory Group: DCS Market to Grow through 2011 Aug 2, 2007
The distributed control systems (DCS) market experienced unprecedented growth in 2006, increasing by more than 14% compared with 2005, and is expected to continue growing at a healthy rate through 2011, according to an ARC Advisory Group study.
ARC Advisory Group: PLC Market to Grow to $12B in 2011 Aug 2, 2007
Manufacturing growth is resulting in growth for programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and all segments of automation products and services, according to ARC Advisory Group.
Frost: Promising Investment Avenues in N. American Light Vehicle Infotainment Systems Market Jul 31, 2007
There is significant potential for growth in the North American light vehicle infotainment systems market due to a combination of factors, according to Frost & Sullivan, such as higher installation rates among automakers, declining system prices and greater consumer demand for entertainment options in their vehicles as daily travel times continue to increase.
CDMA2000 Subs Grow in Asia Pacific 3G Wireless Market Jul 24, 2007
CDMA2000 is dominating the Asia-Pacific third-generation (3G) wireless telecommunications market with more than 161 million 3G subscribers in the region, representing a 30% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), according to the CDMA Development Group (CDG).
Yin He Electronics Selects Freescale Silicon Tuner for Digital TV STB Design Jul 12, 2007
Jiangsu Yin He Electronics selected the Freescale MC44S803 silicon tuner for a digital TV set-top box (STB) model.
ANSI, SAC Convene U.S., China Symposium on Standardization Jul 10, 2007
A recent gathering of delegates at the U.S.-China Symposium on Active Industry Participation in Standardization was a chance for U.S. and Chinese representatives from industry, government, trade associations and technical institutes to engage in meaningful dialogue on the subject of industry participation and leadership in standardization, according to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Lenovo Mobile Adopts TI Single-Chip Platform for Handsets in China Jun 30, 2007
Lenovo Mobile selected a "LoCosto" single-chip platform made by Texas Instruments Inc. (TI) for a new family of handsets to be sold in China.
Frost: Industrial Boilers Market Poised for Growth Jun 22, 2007
As growing economies continue to increase demands for power consumption, industries and commercial establishments are trying to find alternative options for reliable and continuous power supply.
Avnet Tech Solutions, ASUS Expand Relationship to Cover Motherboard Marketplace in Mainland China Jun 21, 2007
Avnet Technology Solutions, Asia, and ASUS United Technology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. (ASUS) agreed to distribute ASUS Advanced Micro Devices- (AMD-) based motherboards in China.
GSMA Completes Multi-Vendor Image Share Trials in China Jun 12, 2007
The GSM Association (GSMA) and China Mobile completed multi-vendor trials of interoperable "Image Share" services.
U.S. Working with China to Develop Coal, Mine, Methane Capture Projects Jun 8, 2007
The U.S. discussed four areas for environmental collaboration with the Chinese. The U.S. and China will work to develop up to 15 large-scale coal-mine-methane capture and utilization projects in China over the next five years.
ABI: China's Commercial Telematics Market to Exceed $300M by Year's End Jun 6, 2007
After a long period of slow activity, Chinese commercial telematics has seen rapid growth over the past two years.
EPA Launches Chinese Web Site May 30, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) launched a new consolidated Chinese-language web site as part of its ongoing effort to provide environmental information in English, Spanish and Chinese.
China ABS Chooses Tektronix Products for DTV Standards Certification May 30, 2007
The China Academy of Broadcasting Science (ABS) chose new Tektronix Inc. instruments for its digital television (DTV) and high-definition TV (HDTV) standards development, compliance testing and certification.
BSI Participates in China Launch of Consumer Products Standard May 2, 2007
BSI Management Systems participated in the China launch of the new British Retail Consortium (BRC) global standard - Consumer Products.
UGS Brings NX 5 CAD/CAM/CAE Software to Greater China to Target Manufacturing Industry Needs May 1, 2007
UGS Corp. took version 5 of NX software to the Greater China region where its range of customers cover aerospace and defense, automotive, high-tech electronics, machinery and consumer products.
Frost: Developing Infrastructure Drives Chinese Market for Centrifugal Pumps Apr 23, 2007
The Chinese market for positive displacement and centrifugal pumps is huge, though highly fragmented. According to Frost & Sullivan, rapid infrastructure development in processing and other related industries largely drives this market.
STMicroelectronics Supports Chinese AVS Standard for IPTV with STB Chips Apr 17, 2007
STMicroelectronics (ST) is supporting the latest version of the Chinese audio video standard (AVS), using its TV set-top box (STB) decoder chips, which are in volume production.
ABI: China's Growing Subscriber Base Will Lead Asia-Pac Charge to Higher-End Set-Top Boxes Apr 9, 2007
Consumers in the Asia-Pacific region will increasingly opt for higher-end set-top boxes that support personal video recorder (PVR) and high-definition (HD) features, according to a new study from ABI Research.
Int'l DOI Foundation Launches Chinese Registration Agency Apr 6, 2007
The International DOI Foundation (IDF) and Wanfang Data launched a Chinese digital object identifier (DOI) registration agency (RA).
China ICT, STMicroelectronics Develop, Market Loongson Processors Apr 5, 2007
STMicroelectronics and the Institute of Computing Technology (ICT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences will develop and market processors based on the Loongson-2E Internet protocol (IP) developed by ICT.
U.S., China Seek Uniformity in Energy Efficiency Apr 4, 2007
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the China Standard Certification Center (CSC) agreed to work toward harmonizing information on their respective energy-efficiency labels for consumer electronics and office equipment.
ASME Opens in China Mar 21, 2007
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) established a limited liability company - ASME Asia Pacific - which will enable the society to further its global outreach in codes and standards, conformity assessment, continuing education and other programs.
Frost: China Manufacturing Growth Increases Demand for AC-DC SPS Market Mar 14, 2007
a move to improve cost-efficiencies, a great deal of manufacturing has increasingly been shifted to Asia, specifically China. According to Frost & Sullivan, this has directly boosted the growth of alternating current (AC)-direct current (DC) converters.
Frost: Globalization, Growth to Benefit Asian Automotive OEM Coatings Market Mar 6, 2007
A constant influx of investments in the Asian automotive industry has benefited related industries, such as automotive components and paints, among others.
China Unicom Experiences CDMA Growth Mar 2, 2007
China Unicom substantially grew its CDMA2000 subscriber base and reached solid profitability, according to the CDMA Development Group (CDG).
U.S. Stakeholders Prioritize Standards-related Policy Activities in China Feb 23, 2007
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) issued a summary report of its recent survey on key U.S. policy priorities related to standards, conformity assessment and technical regulations in China.
USTR Seeks Comment on IPR Enforcement in China Feb 19, 2007
To assist in a special review of intellectual property rights (IPR) enforcement in the People's Republic of China, the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comment on the adequacy and effectiveness of IPR protection in China at the provincial level.
ADB Grant Helps Expand China's Passenger Rail System Jan 31, 2007
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is helping the People's Republic of China (PRC) to develop more efficient and viable passenger railway systems through a technical assistance (TA) grant of $600,000.
In-Stat: Handheld GPS Devices Gaining Traction with China's Consumers Jan 31, 2007
Global positioning system (GPS) device shipments into China increased from 119,300 in 2005 to 288,100 in 2006, according to a report released by In-Stat.
ADB Helps Plan Lanzhou-Chongqing Rail Project in China Jan 31, 2007
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is helping to design a project to construct a railway through mountainous parts of Gansu, Shaanxi and Sichuan provinces and Chongqing municipality in the People's Republic of China (PRC) through a grant of $500,000.
Frost: Broadband Growth, Interactive Demand Fuel IPTV Market in Asia-Pac Jan 30, 2007
Dwindling wireline revenues, consumer demand for greater control over viewing preferences and the explosion of broadband in various high growth markets across Asia-Pacific represent the impetus for the development of Internet protocol television (IPTV) in the region.
Frost: Asia-Pac Enterprise Telephony Applications Market Set for Explosive Growth Jan 30, 2007
The Asia-Pacific enterprise telephony applications (ET apps) market (excluding Japan) is expected to enjoy a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33.7% from 2005 to 2012.
Frost: Chinese Telematics, Infotainment Market Will Grow in Next Five Years Jan 29, 2007
The Chinese telematics and infotainment markets are likely to see considerable growth and development over the next five years.
Frost: Energy Conservation, Environmental Protection Increase China's Demand for Emulsion Polymers Jan 5, 2007
Due to increasing government emphasis on energy conservation and environmental issues, China's emulsion polymers markets are witnessing growth.
AIAG, SAE of China Collaborate on Automotive Standards Dec 4, 2006
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) of China signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Beijing to promote dialogue and collaboration between the U.S. and Chinese automotive industries in the areas of technology, management and standards development.
Frost: Investment Boosts Chinese Integral Horsepower Motors Market Dec 4, 2006
The rapid growth of the Chinese economy over the past four years has increased industrial investment across sectors, and greatly boosted the integral horsepower motors market.
Frost: Decreased Spending on Network Security Solutions in First Quarter Nov 30, 2006
The Asia Pacific network security market registered a decline in revenues of 6.8% in the first quarter (Q1) of 2006, compared to the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2005, according to new analysis from Frost & Sullivan.
ABI: Wi-Fi Hotspots Forecast to Increase by 47% in 2006 Nov 27, 2006
A new ABI Research forecast found that the number of commercial Wi-Fi hotspots will grow by 47% to 143,700 worldwide in 2006.
Frost: 3G License to Drive Demand for Wireless Test Equipment in China Nov 25, 2006
In preparation for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the issuance of third generation (3G) licenses to ensure high-speed mobile networks is probable in 2006.
Savi Technology Active RFID Supply Chain Products Approved for Use in China Nov 20, 2006
Savi Technology received approval from the China State Radio Regulation Committee (SRRC) to use its family of active radio frequency identification (RFID) products throughout the country.
CDMA2000 Sees Rapid Expansion in China Nov 9, 2006
CDMA2000 is expanding rapidly in China, according to the CDMA Development Group (CDG).
Frost: Regulations, Reforms Drive Chinese Municipal Water, Wastewater Treatment Equipment Market Nov 6, 2006
Rapid industrialization, increasing public health concerns and shortage of fresh water are some of the key factors driving change within the Chinese municipal water and wastewater treatment equipment market.
Frost: Intellectual Property Rights Protection to Reduce Counterfeiting Risk in Chinese Auto Industry Oct 31, 2006
With the number of joint ventures between local and global automotive manufacturers escalating, there has been a corresponding rise in the risk of counterfeiting.
Frost: Rise in Passenger Vehicle Production Drives Chinese Auto Sensors Markets Oct 30, 2006
An increase in China's passenger vehicle production is expected to drive the automotive sensors market, according to Frost & Sullivan.
WiMedia Alliance Launches Chapter in China Oct 27, 2006
The WiMedia Alliance announced the official opening of a chapter in China to facilitate its work with Chinese regulators in allowing ultra wideband (UWB) in their country.
IPICO RFID Technology to be Piloted in China Oct 9, 2006
Intellectual Property and Innovation Co. (IPICO) IP-X radio frequency identification (RFID) technology will be tested in four RFID pilot projects in China.
AIAG Assists Automotive Supply Chain in China Sep 25, 2006
The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) upgraded and increased products and services offered to its member companies in China.
Sino-German Standards Group Identifies Markets for Cooperation Jul 21, 2006
The standardization task group of the Sino-German Mixed Committee on Economic Cooperation recently held its first meeting, at which it identified the following market sectors as potential areas for cooperation: IT, energy supply, environmental protection, medical technology, transport and logistics, services, public safety, materials handling, automation and building services engineering, machine and plant engineering, agricultural products and food safety.
ASHRAE, Chinese Association of Refrigeration Sign Pact Jun 23, 2006
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the Chinese Association of Refrigeration (CAR) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together to promote the interests of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) professionals.
Frost: Multinationals, Local Manufacturers Vie for China Transformer Market May 31, 2006
The consumption growth of electricity, government's interests in renovating and developing power infrastructure and the influx of foreign funds are likely to strengthen the demand for power and distribution transformers in China and Taiwan, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Research & Markets: Demand for RFID Tags in China Increasing May 30, 2006
Research and Markets' China's radio frequency identification (RFID) Market Study, 2005-2006, analyzes the structure and trends of the RFID industry worldwide and in China.
China Signs GSM-R Framework Agreement with Nortel May 29, 2006
China's Ministry of Railways (MOR) and Nortel signed a framework agreement for Nortel to provide Global System for Mobile Communications Railway (GSM-R) switching centers to enable digital mobile signaling and operational communications along passenger lines spanning 20 of China's 31 provinces.
NEMA to Conduct USTDA Standards Programs in China May 29, 2006
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced that it will organize a series of U.S.-led training and cooperation seminars for Chinese industry and government officials.
China to Build 'Safer' Nuclear Energy Reactor in Shandong Province Feb 27, 2006
China plans to build a nuclear energy reactor with a new, safer technology and a European conglomerate is buying shares of a Chinese steel company, according to a news report by Voice of America (VOA).
EC and China Increase Cooperation on Clean Coal Technologies Feb 23, 2006
The European Commission (EC) will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Chinese government on near-zero emissions power generation technology.
ANSI Releases Chinese Translation of U.S. Standards Strategy Feb 23, 2006
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) released the Chinese (Mandarin) translation of the U.S. Standards Strategy (USSS) as part of its commitment to foster a broader understanding of the U.S. standardization system and promote awareness of the document's initiatives.
Savi Networks Extends Information Services to Hong Kong, China Feb 2, 2006
Savi Networks announced that the SaviTrak information service is commercially available in Hong Kong and Shenzhen (China).
WTO Issues China Technical Regulations Notifications Jan 19, 2006
The World Trade Organization (WTO) issued notifications of proposed technical regulations in China, addressing fire pumps; mine hoists and winders; crane, metallurgical and canned motors; and commodities.
NACE Corrosion Standards Translated to Chinese Dec 28, 2005
NACE International translated five NACE corrosion standards to Chinese.
Modbus Conformance Test Lab Opens in China Dec 28, 2005
Modbus-IDA and the Instrumentation Technology and Economy Institute (ITEI) opened a Modbus conformance test laboratory in Beijing.
U.S., China Forge Aviation Safety Pact Oct 27, 2005
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) signed a bilateral aviation safety agreement (BASA) with the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) designed to reduce regulatory responsibilities and costs for airlines and aviation authorities in each country.
IMS: China to Supply 50% of World's Digital Set-Top Boxes by 2010 Jul 26, 2005
China supplied 35% of the worldwide digital set-top box market (including the Chinese market) in 2004, and more than 50% of all worldwide digital set-top boxes are forecast to be produced in China by 2010, according to a report from IMS Research.
DaimlerChrysler Supplies Fuel-Cell-Powered Buses to Beijing July 22, 2005
Three fuel-cell-powered Mercedes-Benz Citaro urban buses were handed over to a high-ranking delegation from China at the DaimlerChrysler AG bus and coach plant in Mannheim.
BP, Sinopec, SPC Complete SECCO Manufacturing Site July 1, 2005
BP, Sinopec and Shanghai Petrochemical Co. (SPC), the three parties in the SECCO joint venture, formally announced the successful construction and commissioning of the SECCO manufacturing site in Shanghai, following a decade-long collaboration.
Nortel to Provide GSM-R Network for Qinghai-Tibet Railway Apr 4, 2005
China's Ministry of Railways has selected Nortel to provide a digital wireless communications network for the world's highest altitude rail service - the Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
Siemens, Huawei Forge TD-SCDMA Venture For China 3G Services Mar 22, 2005
Siemens AG and Huawei Technologies will develop products based on China's third-generation (3G) wireless standard TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access).
ABI: China Audio, Video Market Evolves; Embraces Standards Mar 17, 2005
Two new studies by ABI Research shed light on the audio and video markets in China, assessing, among other things, the prospects of various standards in the marketplace.
ABI: Chinese Mobile Operators to Choose TD-SCDMA Feb 17, 2005
A national Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access network will eventually be built in China, despite the concerns of Chinese operators about the technology, according to ABI Research.
Top SDOs to Open Standards/Conformity Assessment Office in China Oct 26, 2004
Four top standards development organizations have joined forces to establish a standards and conformity assessment office in China, scheduled to open early next year.