Thales expands production at its site in Arnstadt
April 24, 2024
In an update, Thales says that expanding its circuit board production at the transport site in Arnstadt, Germany.
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Cinch connectivity solutions 26482 series connectors
Cinch's "MS" series connectors are not just meeting but exceeding the requirements for MIL-C-26482 Series I Solder qualification, earning their spot on the U.S. Government's Qualified Product List. With nine shell sizes and over thirty insert arrangements, featuring pin or socket contacts, these connectors offer versatility like never before.
SolarEdge acquires EV charging startup Wevo Energy
April 05, 2024
Publicly listed US firm SolarEdge has bought the entire share capital of Wevo Energy to boost its presence in the commercial and industrial (C&I) segment.
Keysight to acquire Spirent for $1.46bn
April 02, 2024
Keysight Technologies beat off the challenge of Viavi Solutions to buy UK firm Spirent Communications.
Mouser signs distribution deal with Vox Power
March 29, 2024
Mouser Electronics has signed a new global distribution agreement with Vox Power, a manufacturer of AC/DC power supplies and DC/DC converters.
Essemtec delivers 40th machine to Zollner
March 19, 2024
Earlier this year, Essemtec AG reached a milestone with the delivery its 40th machine to EMS provider Zollner Elektronik AG.
Mekoprint acquires Metalwo
March 19, 2024
Danish industrial group Mekoprint has signed an agreement to acquire the activities of Metalwo, a Danish developer and supplier of high-end user interface solutions.
Moov launches EU expansion
March 13, 2024
Moov, a company operating a marketplace for used semiconductor equipment, has hired Eric Tribolet as Director of European Sales, to help the company expand its presence in European markets.
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PCB – what is the key component in electronics manufacturing?
Today, printed circuits are with us at every turn. They are present in smart phones, computers, household appliances, as well as medical devices and aircraft. In an era of miniaturisation of electronics and increasing complexity of board designs both, PCB suppliers and PCB assembly factories, are meeting customer needs with innovative technical solutions and materials. What is the process of ordering a PCB and assembling the PCBA components? What are the challenges involved? The answers to these questions are provided by the work of Comarch IoT Plant, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility offering services in the field of rapid prototyping and assembly of electronic devices (EMS).
StenTech opens new SMT facility in Florida
January 24, 2024
US-headquartered StenTech will start producing SMT stencils at its new plant based in Clearwater from February.
ASML ships next-gen EUV machines to Intel
December 27, 2023
Dutch firm ASML has dispatched its USD 400 million High-NA EUV machine to Intel in a move which some say could revolutionise the production of application processors.
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Prototyping of electronic devices using SMT assembly in the Comarch IoT Plant
Prototype building is an important yet problematic business area for electronics manufacturers. Fierce competition and increasing customer demands are forcing us to act faster and work even more efficiently. The time available for the design phase is shrinking significantly, and the preparation of a prototype in short-run production requires a reorganisation of processes not only in the factory but also throughout the company. This is why more and more companies are looking to collaborate in this area. This kind of support is offered by Comarch IoT Plant, providing rapid prototyping and electronic device assembly services (EMS, Electronic Manufacturing Services).
Finland's electronics industry is more than just ICT
November 30, 2023
Finland has previously been referred to as the world’s telecommunications test laboratory. With the history of Nokia and the rich ICT sector, it’s often believed that this is what the Finnish electronics industry has to offer – but it is actually so much more.
ASML names new CEO as Peter Wennink retires
November 30, 2023
ASML says that the company's Co-Presidents Peter Wennink and Martin van den Brink will retire from ASML in April 2024, at the end of their contracts. Christophe Fouquet is poised to take over the reins.
Conductive Containers acquires Crestline Plastics
November 29, 2023
Conductive Containers, a provider of static control packaging for electronics, components and optics, has announced its acquisition of Crestline Plastics, an optics packaging company.
Legrand selects Innoscience GaN ICs for new wall sockets
November 20, 2023
Legrand, a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, is using Innoscience's InnoGaN devices in its latest home power sockets to meet the increased power demand from products such as fast-charging Type A+C and USB power adapters.
Microsoft unveils two 'home-made' chip products
November 17, 2023
Computing behemoth Microsoft has announced its entry into the AI chip space, setting up the company to compete with Nvidia, Google, Amazon and Intel.
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Austrian mainboards in Japanese cult watch
October 26, 2023
The G-Shock, the cult wristwatch from Japanese manufacturer Casio is coming in a new smart version. AT&S, the Austrian microelectronics company, is providing robust mainboards for the wristwatch.
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Explore the transformative role of hybrid connectors in the burgeoning realms of IoT and machine learning. These technological marvels are revolutionizing data transmission, fostering seamless integration, and catalyzing advancements in hyperspectral surveillance and artificial intelligence.
AMETEK acquires United Electronic Industries
September 07, 2023
AMETEK, Inc. has acquired United Electronic Industries (UEI), a provider of data acquisition and control solutions for the aerospace, defense, energy and semiconductor industries.
Saab acquires BlueBear
September 01, 2023
Swedish defence and security company, Saab, has acquired BlueBear Systems Group Ltd based in the United Kingdom.
StenTech acquires stencil manufacturer Photo Etch Technology
August 28, 2023
StenTech, a provider of SMT stencils, pallets, tooling and related components, has acquired Photo Etch Technology.
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Boundless freedom for edge servers
The integration of Intel Xeon D processors on COM-HPC Server-on-Modules allows edge server installations to break free from the tight thermal constraints of air-conditioned server rooms. For the first time, they can now be installed anywhere where massive data throughput with lowest possible latencies is required – all the way to deterministic real time.
Foxconn subsidiary injects US$ 400 million into Indian venture
August 14, 2023
Foxconn Interconnect Technology has announced a capital investment to its Indian subsidiary as the Taiwanese group has been stepping up its investments in the country.
Standex acquires magnets specialist Minntronix for $30m
August 02, 2023
Electronics firm Standex International hopes to boost its presence in 5G, smart grid, and industrial automation with the addition of Minntronix. It bought the Dakota firm for USD 30 million in cash.
RS Group completes acquisition of Distrelec
July 04, 2023
RS Group has completed its EUR 365 million acquisition of distributor Distrelec B.V.
The world is going digital, and so is manufacturing
June 20, 2023
One of the major upsides of a digitised company is visualisation. Everything, and I do mean everything, that you are interested in tracking you can – you just have to lay the groundwork for it.
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