AT&S is making progress on its expansion plan
The construction cranes in Leoben Hinterberg have disappeared and the view is unobstructed again. The milestones achieved are now clearly visible. The R&D center with its series production for IC substrate technology is in according to AT&S, a lighthouse project.
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ASKPCB provides an update on their Thai factory
Chinese PCB manufacturer AKSPCB is providing an update on their Thailand factory, located in Rojana Ayutthaya Industrial Park.
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The U.S. CHIPS Act is already making an impact - Evertiq Expo Malmö, Krakow & Berlin
While the EU equivalent still hasn’t officially been launched, the U.S. CHIPS Act has already sparked USD 200 billion in private investments across the country. But where are all of these new fabs going to be built?
Legislation looking to restore America's PCB industry
The bipartisan Protecting Circuit Boards and Substrates Act of 2023 introduced aims to finish the job the CHIPS Act began by incentivising investment in the domestic printed circuit board (PCB) industry.
NCAB acquires US trader for $23.5 million
NCAB Group has acquired Phase 3 Technologies, based in San Jose, California, USA located in the Silicon Valley region.
NCAB Group acquires db electronic in Germany
PCB supplier NCAB Group continues its expansion via the acquisition of db electronic, based in Waldshut-Tiengen in southern Germany, db electronic AG in Switzerland and db electronic SAS in France.
Lab Circuits expands the capacity
Lab Circuits says that it has optimised its optical test department in Barcelona with the addition of a third AOI automatic optical test system, in this case, a Galaxy 25µ from CIMS.
FTG completes its acquisitions of Holaday Circuits and IMI
Firan Technology Group Corporation has acquired 100% of Minnesota-based Holaday Circuits and 100% of Massachusetts-based IMI Inc.
Schweizer completes the sale of SEC shares to WUS
The sale of the majority of Schweizer Electronic (Jiangsu) (SEC) to WUS Printed Circuit (Kunshan) has successfully been completed. At the same time, WUS increased its capital with SEC in order to refinance the company and to advance the capacities for the production of the chip embedding technology.
Strong result for NCAB in the first quarter of 2023
Continued strong customer demand during the first quarter of the year allowed the PCB to deliver significantly higher earnings than the same quarter last year.
North American PCB industry sales up 11.6% in March
Total North American PCB shipments in March 2023 were up 11.6% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, March shipments were up 30.1%, reports the IPC.
Sunshine PCB acquires Vision Industries Malaysia
Sunshine Global Circuits announces that it is acquiring Penang-based PCB manufacturer Vision Industries Sdn. Bhd.
CONFIDEE continues to expands its presence
Europes youngest PCB player continues to expand its presence. This time the company has decided to set up shop in Italy, appointing Andrea Queirolo as Sales Manager Italy.
Ilfa invests in new Schmoll drilling and milling machine
German PCB manufacturer Ilfa has upgraded its machine park, adding new drilling and milling technology to its manufacturing operation.
Following a lukewarm 2022, Schweizer expects a turnaround in 2023
Based on preliminary – and unaudited – figures, the Schweizer Group achieved consolidated revenues of EUR 131.0 million for the 2022 financial year. This corresponds to an increase of 6.8% compared to the previous year and within the company's forecast of 5% to +10% growth.
Biden makes a push for domestic PCB production
“Ensuring a robust, resilient, and sustainable domestic industrial base is essential for the national defense,” US president Joe Biden wrote in a memo as he invoked the Defense Production Act to spend USD 50 million on domestic and Canadian production of printed circuit boards
North American PCB industry sales up 5.6% in February
Total North American PCB shipments in February 2023 were up 5.6% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, February shipments were up 16.4%.
2022, the best financial year in Aspocomp’s history
While the company recorded a YoY decrease in net sales during the final quarter of the year, 2022 in total proved to be the best financial year in the history of Aspocomp in its current form.
Craig Haywood to CONFIDEE
Another familiar Elmatica name has joined CONFIDEE as Craig Haywood steps into the role of Operations Manager.
APCT acquires and merges with Advanced Circuits
APCT has acquired and merged with Advanced Circuits, Inc. and its affiliated entities and subsidiaries.
SEL starts production at $100 million PCB facility
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) will officially begin fabricating printed circuit boards in its new facility in Moscow, Idaho.
Advantest acquires Shin Puu
Semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation has entered into an agreement to acquire Taiwan-based Shin Puu Technology Co., Ltd. (Shin Puu).
North American PCB industry sales down 1.2% in January
Total North American PCB shipments in January 2023 were down 1.2% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, January shipments dropped 21.7%.
Altium expands with new South Korean office
PCB design software supplier, Altium, says that it recognises the considerable potential in the country and would like to serve customers better, shorten the feedback loop, and address the specific needs of the local market.
CONFIDEE steps on the gas – adds new team members
Just a few months old and Europe’s newest PCB company is already expanding its team with three additional members.
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