News - Perspective

European research project recycles rare earth materials

Several rare earth materials are critical components in modern electronics. the possible future restrictions to the supply of critical materials have been the subject of debate for several years.

Electronic patch - makes E-health easier

The future of health care could be found in a tiny, paper-thin, electronic skin patch that collects vital information.

Evertiq is expanding

The evertiq network is growing – we are now opening four new sites to provide news for China, Taiwan and Singapore.

UK Electronics rules, OK?

It's true that the UK electronic manufacturing market seems to be surrounded by dark clouds. According to Peter Shawyer from Texcel, this impression is - in fact - completely wrong.

New visual aid for blinded

California based Second Sight have created a retinal prosthesis which provide some sight to blinded people.

Outsourced manufacturing to see some lift in 2013

Although the economy might look a bit – lets call it gloomy, and the uncertainties of the market, the outsourced manufacturing industry is expected to record some revenue growth this year.

The lessons to learn from ACW's fate?

The UK EMS provider ACW International – has thrown in the towel. For more than 23 years the company operated not only in the Europe, but also in North America and Asia.

CES 2013: Smart Tech increase versatility and connectivity

While the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show has closed, the excitement around new consumer electronics (CE) opportunities is only just beginning.

Worlds first thought-controlled prosthesis

The world’s first implantable robotic arm controlled by thoughts is being developed by Chalmers researcher Max Ortiz Catalan. The first operations on patients will take place this winter.

Researchers show better control of functional inkjet printing

Researchers of the Thin Films & Functional Materials group of Fontys University in The Netherlands have experimentally demonstrated that patterned plasma treatment of substrates gives them better control over inkjet printed structures.

Combating the counterfeit threat

The risk of counterfeit parts and products is no stranger to the semiconductor and electronics industry. Recent news spanning industries has underscored the reach of the problem of substandard, non-conforming and counterfeit parts in the wider, global supply chain.

Germany's revised solar subsidy

Revisions to Germany’s ever-changing solar subsidy policy have finally been set; the final version however, is likely to further weaken already shrinking demand in the European PV market, at least in the short term.

Microsofts Surface intensifies competition: LG call it quits

LG is the first Android tablet maker to exit the market after the announced entrance of Microsoft.

A plastic that remembers

Bayer MaterialScience and BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing have developed shape memory polymer from thermoplastic polyurethane.

Debate: 'Dodgy spot-suppliers hurt us all'

Niclas Larsson of Emporium Partners responds to an opinion piece by Olle Hultberg posted on Friday. He presents his thoughts on the market and the nature of spot suppliers' work.

Mafia like methods put market forces out of play

I think increased competition - with joint mobilization between contract manufacturers and customers – provides enormous potential for improvement. Unfortunately this isn't always how it works in my field - a closed industry where market forces are neutralized and speculation encouraged. How it works in the electronics industry in some way resembles a governmental policy from a totalitarian economic state.

Top5 tips for successful reshoring projects

Consider all the risks before committing to reshore says, Steven Healings, Group Supply Chain Director at UK-based eXception Group.

What is really inside your AOI?

Installed for the first time 20 years ago, Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) more recently has become an essential part of our SMT environment.

Kodak fell behind

Once an industry leader, Eastman Kodak has been caught offside. Japanese competitors have been faster adapting to changing times. Why did Kodak fail?

Seagate leaves a bad taste?

Seagate's auction approach to pricing during the HDD shortage won't win them any friends in the future, says a source within the industry.

European research project recycles rare earth materials

Electronic patch - makes E-health easier

Evertiq is expanding

UK Electronics rules, OK?

New visual aid for blinded

Outsourced manufacturing to see some lift in 2013

The lessons to learn from ACW's fate?

CES 2013: Smart Tech increase versatility and connectivity

Worlds first thought-controlled prosthesis

Researchers show better control of functional inkjet printing

Combating the counterfeit threat

Germany's revised solar subsidy

Microsofts Surface intensifies competition: LG call it quits

A plastic that remembers

Debate: 'Dodgy spot-suppliers hurt us all'

Mafia like methods put market forces out of play

Top5 tips for successful reshoring projects

What is really inside your AOI?

Kodak fell behind

Seagate leaves a bad taste?

Evertiq New Media AB

Contacts at Evertiq

The Evertiq News Network

Connect with Evertiq