Nepcon Malaysia 2009 Features Green Electronics and Innovations

Nepcon Malaysia has been launched by Lim Guan Eng, Chief Minister of Penang, on June 15, 2009, marking the show's 10th year in Malaysia’s "Silicon Valley" – Penang. According to organizer, Reed Exhibitions, the show has evolved with the industry and strengthened with time since its inception in 1992. It is now widely regarded as the launch pad for new innovations and technologies with the latest buzzword on green manufacturing.

With a maturing electronic manufacturing industry in Malaysia, the move towards green manufacturing, specifically, photovoltaic (PV) solar cell manufacturing will be a potential area for growth. In fact, Malaysia is expected to become one of the world’s leading manufacturers of solar cells. Key manufacturers in the world like First Solar GmbH, Q-Cells AG and SunPower Corp have invested and set up photovoltaic cell manufacturing plants in Malaysia in recent years, thus signaling a development towards the growth of the PV industry in Malaysia, said Reed Exhibitions.

In line with the recent industry developments toward these green practices, an inaugural Go Green feature will be the highlight of Nepcon Malaysia, with some 25 companies showcasing products that are environmental-friendly. These include RoHS-compliant products; recyclable materials; waste reduction and scrap removal services; energy-saving LEDs; and many others.

Held from 15 to 17 June 2009 at the Penang International Sports Arena (PISA) – Nepcon Malaysia will bring a dedicated showcase of products and services by 321 exhibiting companies from 21 countries. Two country pavilions from China and one from Singapore will continue to share their knowledge on the latest technologies. A series of workshops themed "Electronics Advancement with Cutting-Edge Technologies”, which will focus on new technologies and methodologies to keep up with the rapid evolution of the electronic manufacturing industry will also be held alongside the exhibition.
Some 7,000 industry professionals are expected to attend the event.

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