Led by Singapore Precision Engineering and Tooling Association(SPETA), the Singapore Pavilion consists of 47 companies gathered in 648 sqm of floor space of which 57.4 percent of companies are new participants. This signifies the importanceof GlobalTRONICS to localsmall-to-medium sized enterprises(SMEs) who are using the tradeshow as a platform to help generate leads and create awareness for their businesses. their businesses. According to data from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), the electronics cluster grew 2.7 percent year-on-year in June 2008. Growth was registered in the semiconductor (1.2%), computer peripherals (24.2%),data storage (5.4%) and otherelectronic modules & components(6.5%) segments. The infocomms & consumer electronics segmentdeclined 15.8 percent. Cumulativeoutput of the electronics clusterfor the first half of the year grew 2.5 percent compared to the same period last year. 
Look out for these special features at the show GlobalTRONICS caters to awide variety of products and someof these have been identifiedwith special features in line withindustry requirements and trends.These five special features will be highlighted at the show: Since the implementation oflead free & RoHS legislation in July 2006, countries suchas China, South Korea, Australia, Thailand and Taiwan have either implemented or are considering RoHS-style legislation. The Korean RoHS legislation is expected to come into implementation this year in Asia.In addition, this year the WEEE(Waste Electrical and ElectronicEquipment)-based legislation isprojected to be executed in Chinaand South Korea as well. Semiconductors are essentialcomponents in electronicsassembly technology. The sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment achieved $42.77 billion worldwide in 2007. This figure showed a 6 percent increase compared to 2006 (Source:East Bay Business Times 2008).This positive outlook signifies that the semiconductor manufacturing industry is growing strong. GlobalTRONICS has identified companies that offer products,solutions and technologies catering to the automotive segment. Visitors can gainknowledge on automotive trendsthat lean towards environmentalissues such as hybrid feature andemission. GlobalTRONICS gives visitorsthe opportunity to view products and equipment that have been newly launched, providingthe latest electronics technologyavailable in the market. Solutions on show at these stands include recyclingcapabilities, energy conservation, solar energy and waste management. | 
