Electronics Bazaar June 2010 Issue Vol. 4 No. 4 Cover Story Security Solutions Undergo Technological Innovations Remote surveillance systems, surveillance on mobile and Internet Protocol cameras are the latest products in the market. Buying a security system is by no means easy. The vast array of products available nowadays could confuse anyone. Moreover, the growing opportunities in the security space have been pushing a majority of security firms to come up with a plethora of innovative products to tap the needs of different segments
SMT Focus Buy SMT machines without feeling the pinch SMT machines being a vital part of manufacturing, will always be in demand. But SMEs find these expensive equipment beyond their reach. However, there are alternative ways of acquiring them	Trends Future of T&M industry looks brighter The growth in the telecom, automation, electronics and education sectors, along with increasing defence spending are prime factors influencing the growth of the T&M market. Investments from the government as well as private players are also expected to grow

In Conversation Our sales from the Indian market will touch Rs 50 billion by 2012 With the Indian economy expanding, global consumer electronics players are showing more interest and trying to cash in on the potential of the vast Indian market. Japan’s largest consumer electronics manufacturer, Panasonic, is not to be left behind. It has changed its focus and has ambitious plans for India. Arjun Balakrishnan, director (operations and planning), Panasonic India, speaks to Sandhya Malhotra of Electronics Bazaar, unveiling the company’s plans for the country	News EFY partners with ELCINA for ELCINA-EFY Awards EFY Group has joined ELCINA for the Annual Awards for Excellence in Electronics Hardware Manufacturing & Services. EFY will play a significant role in promoting awareness about these awards, particularly amongst the new entrants to the field and the international community

Product Focus UPS market There's enough to delight consumers Fierce competition in the market has compelled UPS companies to innovate and make their products more advanced, cost efficient, user friendly and customised. The main focus is on energy management and high quality of power supply	Leading Players LEADING EMS PLAYERS The electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry can either be broadly characterised as a high volume/low mix EMS provider, which includes the well capitalised tier I and II companies that are the global leaders today, or a low volume/high mix niche tier III and IV EMS provider that caters to OEMs in industries such as military, aerospace, medical, industrial and instrumentation that value close proximity and the ability to provide complex manufacturing and personal customer service. Based on these parameters, Electronics Bazaar contacted the electronics industry experts and electronics associations, who shared with us their preferences of leading and emerging EMS providers. While this list is by no means comprehensive, it would provide you a glimpse into many of India’s better known EMS companies. We are not ranking them but only listing them in an alphabetical order

Product Focus Opting for a solar inverter is a smarter choice Manufacturers of solar inverters are wooing customers with efficiency, reliability and good after sales service	Going green Govt’s draft e-waste rule Pay to throw so that we learn not to throw India is the first developing country to frame a progressive legislation, in an attempt to control e-waste generation. This would also lead to green electronics products being available in the market

EMS Zone Is EMS supply chain cluster a viable option? Unified Electronics (India) Ltd has developed a unique supplier base close to its factory. This could serve as an example for other electronics manufacturers to develop an efficient ecosystem through the cluster approach	Channel Focus Innovative schemes can work wonders for channel partners But schemes and incentives alone are not enough to boost sales. The product has to be efficient, competitive and innovative

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