Rapid Growth Brings Disk Drive Makers to Critical Supply- Demand Balance

Article Abstract:

The increased demand for floppy disk drives, combined with their limited supply, has resulted in the increase and expansion of product production. Manufacturers' production of these drives is expected to increase more than fifty per cent for this year. Applications for personal computers have contributed to this growth. The appearance of minifloppy and microfloppy drives in the three-inch range is creating additional competition for manufacturers. Technological advancements are providing for higher densities and larger capacities. Tables listing various disk drive models appear in the article.

Technology, Disk drives, Competition, Demand, Production, Supply

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Japanese TV Makers Prepare Equipment Going Beyond Conventional Broadcasting

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Character multiplex broadcasting is being used for news and weather bulletins with closed-captions for people with impaired hearing. Japanese manufacturers are releasing products that are compatible with or can be adapted to receive these coded signals. This equipment can also be used with videotex, teletex and other video equipment. Manufacturers estimate sales of 10,000 compatible units a month.

Broadcasting, Hearing, Sales, Multiplexers, Codes, Compatibility, Multiplexer, Video Display, Handicapped

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Earnings of the 100 Largest Japanese Makers and Major OA Suppliers

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Japanese electric and electronic product companies have experienced lower earnings for the fiscal year 1982. This decrease in profits has been affected by exports. Sales and earnings are reported for Alps Electric Co., Fujitsu Ltd., General Corp., Matsushita, Omron Tateisi Electronics, Sharp, Tokyo Electric, Ricoh, and Konishiroku Photo Industrial Ltd.

Profits, Office Equipment, Electronic Industry, Export, Profit, Earnings

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