Coming back: U.S. high-tech firms have begun staging little-noticed revival; of limited scope and no use so far to U.S. workers, it still raises some hope; can Clinton keep it going?

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A shift is reversing the once-declining competitiveness of US high-technology companies. American companies are maintaining market share or increasing their lead in various industries, including computers, software and communications. US companies have regained the lead in semiconductors and are doing well against Japanese companies in high-definition TV, electronic books and wireless telephones. HP leads the world in computer printers; AT&T is ahead in the US market for cordless phones; Motorola Inc leads in cellular phones and pagers; Seagate Technology Inc, Conner Peripherals Inc and Quantum Corp are at the forefront in disk drives; and Motorola and Intel Corp dominate in microprocessors. Moreover, the US continues to run a trade surplus in 'leading edge' products. Japan and the European Community remain strong competitors, and the high-tech revival has not generated many new jobs, but the nation's prospects are improved.

Analysis, High technology, United States economic conditions, International markets, Trends, Industry Analysis, Outlook, Market Analysis, Foreign Competition, World Market, Surplus

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U.S. probes Japanese companies on charges of withholding parts

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The General Accounting Office (GAO) is investigating charges that some Japanese companies are withholding parts from US manufacturers, giving Japanese companies or affiliates an advantage. Curtis Turnbow, a GAO official, confirms that the investigation is under way, saying it will probably be completed in Apr 1991. Industry executives say that various critical items are being withheld. Specifically, parts for flat-panel displays, chip-making equipment and videocassette recorders are mentioned. Tamotsu Harada, speaking for the Electronic Industries Association of Japan, denies the charges, saying that such practices are 'inconceivable' in the Japanese business context.

General government, not elsewhere classified, Officials and employees, Japan, Investigations, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Japanese foreign relations, United States foreign relations, International competition (Economics), United States. Government Accountability Office, Manufacturers, Japanese Competition, United States. General Accounting Office, Investigation, Electronic Industries Association of Japan, Harada, Tamotsu

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Sigma Designs aims to be first to cut ELF emissions of computer monitors

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Sigma Designs Inc may become the first maker of computer monitors to manufacture a model that reduces the amount of extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic emissions. Sigma claims there is a growing demand in the US for monitors with reduced ELF emissions. However, Sigma claims it would not describe its new monitors as safer in any advertising campaigns. The ELF emissions controversy centers around claims made by some researchers that the emissions are linked to cancer and other illnesses. Many experts, however, question whether there is enough evidence to make broad claims about the harmful effects of the emissions.

Computer terminals, Safety and security measures, Product development, Video monitors, Electromagnetic radiation, Monitors, Safety, Health and Welfare, Sigma Designs Inc., SIGM

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