Jade Micron Installs new Hentec/RPS system in Singapore
Jade Micron Pte Ltd. has purchased a new Pulsar solderability system from Hentec Industries/RPS Automation.
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North American PCB industry sales up 6% in October
Total North American PCB shipments in October 2021 were up 6% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, October shipments fell 8.9%.
TÜV Rheinland opens new testing services laboratory in Ohio
TÜV Rheinland announces that the company has opened its newest testing services laboratory in West Unity, Ohio, USA. The new testing facility will support nondestructive and destructive testing in the Mid-West.
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Zimmer Group plans further expansion
Despite the difficulties on the market, German automation solution provider, Zimmer Group, continues to see strong demand. So much so that the company is looking to expand.
North American EMS industry down 4.4% in October
Total North American EMS shipments in October 2021 were down 4.4% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, October shipments fell 0.8%, says the IPC.
Electronics manufacturer to open new facility in North Carolina
EMS provider, Precision Graphics, Inc., is investing USD 5.1 million as it expands with a new production facility in in Snow Hill, Greene County, creating 70 jobs.
NEOTech sells Massachusetts site
EMS provider NEOTech has reportedly sold its manufacturing plant in Westborough, Massachusetts.
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NAND Flash revenue rises by 15% QoQ for 3Q21
The growth of the NAND Flash market in 3Q21 was primarily driven by strong demand from the data center and smartphone industries, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Qualcomm acquires Clay AIR
Clay AIR, an AI powered hand tracking and gesture recognition technology company, has been acquired by Qualcomm.
AmpliTech to acquire Spectrum Semiconductor Materials
AmpliTech Group, a designer, developer and manufacturer of signal-processing components, has executed a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of San Jose-based Spectrum Semiconductor Materials Inc., a specialty distributor of semiconductor components.
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Veeco ships first system from new manufacturing facility
Veeco Instruments says that the company has shipped the first LSA101 Laser Spike Annealing System from its new San Jose, California facility to an unnamed semiconductor manufacturer.
Revenue ranking of the top 10 OSAT companies for 3Q21
For 3Q21, the revenues of the top 10 OSAT outsourced semiconductor assembly and test) companies reached USD 8.89 billion, a 31.6% YoY increase, says TrendForce.
Global OSAT revenue reaches $8.89 billion in 3Q21
As the global vaccination rate rose, and border restrictions in Europe and North America eased, social activities also began to enter a period of recovery, with the consumer electronics market seemingly ready for the arrival of the traditional peak season in 2H21, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Smith to divest its Its solar division
The distributor of electronic components says that it has signed an agreement to sell its solar sales and services division, known as ONTILITY Powered by Smith, to BBB Industries, LLC under its new division, TerrePower.
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TTI to acquire SMD Inc.
Specialty distributor of electronic components, TTI, Inc.,has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire SMD Inc., a privately held electronic component distributor headquartered in Irvine, California.
Former GlobalFoundries executive to lead IQE
Following an extensive and rigorous search process, the board of the UK supplier of compound semiconductor wafer products announces that it has appointed Americo Lemos as Chief Executive Officer, starting on 10 January 2022.
GM opens its new Factory ZERO – an American EV factory
Production is now set to begin at the former Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, less than two years after General Motors announced its massive USD 2.2 billion investment to renovate the facility to build a variety of all-electric trucks and SUVs.
New promotions at Velocity Electronics
The electronic components distributor announces that it has promoted Hal Juergens to Global Vice President of Sales Operations and also promoted Grant Schnabel to Global VP of Sales and Business Development.
GaN Systems raises $150M to speed up adoption of GaN technology
GaN Systems announces a USD 150 million growth capital funding round to accelerate innovation and adoption of GaN technology across its automotive, consumer, industrial, and enterprise markets.
TV Shipment to undergo 12.4% YoY decline for 2H21
Quarterly TV shipment for 3Q21 reached 52.51 million units, representing an 8.3% QoQ increase but a 14.7% YoY decrease, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations.
Ian Wallace to shoulder new business development role at Digi-Key
Electronic component distributor, Digi-Key Electronics, has promoted Ian Wallace has been to vice president, Americas and EMEA business development.
GlobalFoundries and Ford are aiming to boost chip supplies
Semiconductor manufacturer, GlobalFoundries, says it is entering into a strategic collaboration with Ford Motor Company with the aim of advancing semiconductor manufacturing and technology development within the United States. The companies are looking to boost chip supplies for Ford and the US auto industry.
Ascentec Engineering to open new design & manufacturing plant
Ascentec Engineering, a manufacturer of precision machined parts and assemblies for the semiconductor and aerospace industries, announces that it is opening a new location in Dallas, Oregon.
TI plans massive semiconductor wafer fab expansion
Texas Instrument says it plans to start construction on its new 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fabrication plants in Sherman, Texas. The company says that the site has the potential for up to four fabs to meet demand over time. Construction of the first and second fabs is set to begin in 2022.
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