Incap invests in new Mirtec 3D AOI system from Bentec
Incap Electronics UK Ltd. has purchased a Mirtec MV-3XL OMNI with increased maximum PCB load size, angled cameras and Z-axis via Bentec Ltd.
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Gémosz expands technologically and physically
Over the last few years, the Hungarian EMS provider has recorded business growth of above 25% on average.
Is there still a chip shortage?
Depending on who you ask, and the focus of that company, you will get different answers. But in general, the short answer is; No.
Marelli wins a major BMS supply contract
Marelli has been awarded an important contract to supply its Battery Management System (BMS) to an unnamed major global carmaker, from 2026.
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TopLine installs Hentec/RPS system
TopLine Corporation has installed a Hentec/RPS Odyssey 1750 robotic hot solder dip component lead tinning system at their Orange, California facility.
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ESD-Center acquires Krepro
ESD-Center AS has reached an agreement with Mr. Arne Wiik and obtained his trust to take over and continue to grow Krepro AS, which he has successfully built up over the last 40 years.
ams Osram stands to benefit from Apple adopting micro LED
According to TrendForce, Apple is expected to adopt Micro LED for its consumer electronic products in the close future.
Margus Jakobson to head Incap Estonia
Margus Jakobson, interim Managing Director of Incap Estonia, has been appointed member of Incap Group’s Management Team as well as Director of Operations Estonia and Managing Director of Incap Estonia as of the first of February 2023.
EMS provider to close factory in the UK – 100 jobs lost
At the end of March 2023, Fabrinet UK will close its factory in Calne, Wiltshire, which means that 100 employees will lose their jobs.
Infinite Electronics completes its acquisition of CCG
Infinite Electronics has completed the acquisition of Cable Connectivity Group (CCG) from Torqx Capital Partners and TKH Group NV.
STARTEAM to start mass production at new Thai factory in Q2
STARTEAM GLOBAL's new PCB factory in Thailand adds significant manufacturing muscles to the company.
Global 2023 server shipment growth lowered as North American cloud service providers cut demand
Facing global economic headwinds, the four major North American cloud service providers (CSPs) have scaled back their server procurement quantities for 2023 and could make further downward corrections in the future.
COVID still creates worries at China’s PCB factories
China’s new COVID regulation at the beginning of December 2022 and the subsequent spread of the infection has been a hot topic in the industry since the turn of the year. NCAB is reporting that it has observed extremely high infection rates throughout China, especially in the Shenzhen region.
Scanfil invests to increase Polish manufacturing capacity
EMS provider Scanfil says that it will invest EUR 6 million to increase the manufacturing capacity at its operations in Sieradz, Poland. The investment will result in a new production line as well as warehousing automation.
Koh Young America promotes from within
Inspection specialist Koh Young has promoted Enrique Hernandez Diaz to Regional Sales Manager and Rafael Matute Rohwedder to Service Manager for Mexico and South America.
Easy Aerial turns to Kitron for production muscles
EMS provider Kitron has entered into a production agreement with Easy Aerial Inc, a US developer of autonomous UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) solutions.
Philips to cut an additional 6,000 jobs
The Dutch electronics company just released its fourth-quarter and annual results 2022 report, in conjunction with the report the company released a "plan to create value with sustainable impact" in which it announced that it will add to the previously announced reduction of its workforce.
Salzer to set up a new Indian manufacturing facility
Salzer Electronics Limited says that it is looking to expand its capacity products like Wire Harness and Toroidal Transformers. The company will realise this via a new manufacturing facility in Hosur, Tamil Nadu at an initial investment cost of Rs. 15 Cr (EUR 1.7 million).
éolane's new factory in Suzhou, China is up and running
Back in late November, éolane inaugurated a factory in Suzhou which will allow the company to design, manufacture and produce for Chinese and Asian customers within the region.
North American EMS industry down 2.7% in December
Total North American EMS shipments in December 2022 were down 2.7% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, December shipments increased by 5.8%.
North American PCB industry sales down 1.7% in December
Total North American PCB shipments in December 2022 were down 1.7% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, December shipments dropped 5.1%.
Kitron receives order from Kongsberg
Norwegian EMS provider Kitron has received orders with a value of over NOK 260 million (EUR 24.15 million) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace.
Plexus starts fiscal 2023 on a strong note
"Our fiscal 2023 started strong as we capitalized on the momentum built during fiscal 2022," Todd Kelsey, Chief Executive Officer, says in the company first quarter report.
HansaMatrix's revenue jump 61.3% in 4Q 2022
Latvian EMS provider HansaMatrix reports that, based on preliminary data, its consolidated revenues amounted to EUR 7.80 million in 4Q22, which is a massive 61.3% increase compared to the same quarter in 2021.
TÜV Rheinland invests in new laboratory centre in China
Testing, inspection, and certification services provider, TÜV Rheinland, has opened a new laboratory centre in Taicang, China.
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