North American PCB industry sales down 11.6% in February
March 27, 2024
Total North American PCB shipments in February 2024 were down 11.6% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, February shipments were up 7.1%, reports the IPC
Aspocomp new CEO will assume his duties in May
March 19, 2024
Manu Skyttä, PCB manufacturer Aspocomp's new President and CEO of Aspocomp, will assume his duties on May 20, 2024
Teltonika boost capacity with new robotic assembly line
March 14, 2024
Lithuanian electronics manufacturer Teltonika has recently added another robotic assembly line to its manufacturing facility – boosting its capacity. However, the company has additional plans for equipment upgrades this year.
IMI and Lithos Energy enter manufacturing collaboration
March 07, 2024
Filipino EMS provider Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) and Lithos Energy, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance lithium-ion battery systems based in California, USA have forged a partnership to build electronics systems for their family of battery products in the Philippines.
Delta Impact accelerates growth in the PCB market
March 07, 2024
Delta Impact is making strides in expanding its presence within the PCB market. With a dedicated team focused on advancing the PCB business, Delta Impact is looking to reinforce its position as a top UK-owned PCB suppliers.
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Varioprint and Fortify forge strategic partnership
February 29, 2024
PCB manufacturer and RF specialist Varioprint has entered into a strategic partnership with Fortify, an additive manufacturing company enabling the design and production of advanced RF devices, based in Boston, US.
Confidee approved by Terma A/S
February 28, 2024
PCB supplier Confidee has made its way into Danish Termas list of approved suppliers.
OSI Electronics expands its manufacturing network
February 27, 2024
EMS provider OSI Electronics has recently expanded its manufacturing network with new factory in Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
North American PCB industry sales down 3.9% in January
February 27, 2024
Total North American PCB shipments in January 2023 were down 3.9% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, January shipments were down 7.9%.
Calumet and Schmid Group to build US substrate facility
February 20, 2024
“The partnership between Calumet and Schmid signals a significant leap forward in advanced packaging and substrate technology, further enhancing the United States’ competitive position in the global market”, says Stephen Vairo, President, and CEO of Calumet Electronics.
Quilter raises $10m to pursue AI-based circuit board design
February 16, 2024
Startup Quilter has completed a USD 10 million Series A. It will use the funds to develop its idea of automating the PCB manufacturing process.
Bittele Electronics expands its Markham PCB assembly site
February 16, 2024
Canada-based Bittele has increased the capacity of its component warehouse to provide more storage space for consigned inventory.
Mikko Montonen steps down as CEO of Aspocomp
February 15, 2024
The Board of Directors of the Finnish PCB manufacturer has appointed Manu Skyttä as President and CEO, succeeding Mikko Montonen, who has agreed to step down from his role as President and CEO of the Aspocomp.
Renesas to acquire PCB design software company Altium
February 15, 2024
Japanese semiconductor company Renesas has entered into an agreement to acquire Australian electronics design systems specialist Altium Limited.
Confidee expands its team to capture growth opportunities
February 13, 2024
Due to a substantial surge in demand across Asia, the Confidee Sales Team has undergone an expansion. The team of PCB experts now including a dedicated Sales Manager for the Asia region.
ICAPE kicks off 2024 with two new acquisitions
February 13, 2024
PCB supplier ICAPE has acquired the operating assets of Italian distributor P.C.S. and the design company Studio E2.
ICAPE: "We remain fully committed to our growth trajectory"
February 13, 2024
PCB specialist ICAPE reported revenues of EUR 179.5 million in 2023 – impacted by the international industrial and economic context observed during the fiscal year.
Evertiq Expo Sophia Antipolis is just around the corner
February 07, 2024
Time is drawing close for Evertiq's first-ever Expo on the French Riviera. Evertiq has paid close attention to the ongoing developments in the market and the world at large and organised a program that reflects just that.
Global PCB industry to grow by 6.3% in 2024
January 30, 2024
Taiwan's printed circuit association is shining a spotlight on four key issues as the industry is expected to see a 6.3% growth in 2024.
North American PCB industry shipments down in December
January 30, 2024
Total North American PCB shipments in December 2023 were down 18.3% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, December shipments were up 1.0%, reports the IPC.
UK group EC Electronics buys Dutch PCBA specialist
January 29, 2024
UK-headquartered EC Electronics has acquired Liad Electronics, which specialises in printed circuit board assembly.
Amber Group and Korea Circuit sign supply agreement on PCBs
January 24, 2024
India's Amber Group and South Korea’s Korea Circuit have signed an MOU to manufacture high density interconnect and semiconductor substrate PCBs.
Making the right materials choices for your PCB
January 23, 2024
PCBs are the backbone of electronic devices, providing the foundation for nearly every electronic product you encounter regularly. Consequently, choosing the right materials for PCBs is a critical step in the design process that will directly impact the performance, reliability, and longevity of the end product.
How to inspect chip for counterfeits
January 21, 2024
Several inspection methods can help to identify counterfeit, or signal that a deeper inspection level is required. Systems design software provider Cadence has taken a deep dive into this subject.
UK researchers to commercialise biodegradable PCBs
January 19, 2024
Scientists at the University of Portsmouth are preparing to start selling a printed circuit board that dissolves in water.
LCY Group invests $9.5 million in DENKAI America
January 19, 2024
Taiwanese industrial giant LCY Group has made a USD 9.5 million loan to DENKAI America to expand its presence in the US.
ViTrox opens new Texas office and demo centre
January 16, 2024
Malaysian designer and manufacturer of vision inspection equipment and system-on-chip embedded electronics devices for the semiconductor and electronics packaging industries, ViTrox, has officially opened its new office and demo centre at Texas, USA.
Aspocomp expects 2023 sales and operating result to fall below guidance
January 11, 2024
Aspocomp is lowering its net sales and operating result forecast for 2023 due to low net sales, weakened product mix and significantly higher material costs.
ESD industry posts record $4.7B in revenue in Q3 2023
January 09, 2024
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 25.2% to USD 4,702.4 million in the third quarter of 2023 from the USD 3,756.3 million logged in the third quarter of 2022, the ESD Alliance reports.
Aspocomp shuffles up management
January 09, 2024
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp is starting 2024 with some changes to the composition of its Management Team.
Amber Group buys 60% stake in Ascent Circuits
January 05, 2024
India's Amber Group has acquired a majority share of printed circuit board firm Ascent in a bid to strengthen its electronic manufacturing services (EMS) portfolio.
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