Merlin Flex invests in new Schmoll Direct Imaging system
April 30, 2024
UK-based PCB manufacturer Merlin Flex har continues to upgrade its machine park – the company has fully installed and commissioned its 2nd Schmoll MDI Direct Imaging system.
North American PCB industry sales down 23.8% in March
April 30, 2024
Total North American PCB shipments in March 2024 were down 23.8% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, March shipments were up 12.2% reports the IPC.
TTM opens its first manufacturing facility in Penang
April 25, 2024
PCB manufacturer TTM Technologies has officially opened its first manufacturing plant in Penang, Malaysia with an investment of USD 200 million (approximately MYR 958 million).
Aspocomp’s net sales dropped 30% in 1Q24
April 18, 2024
Aspocomp’s first-quarter net sales amounted to EUR 6.2 million, down 30% from EUR 8.9 million during the same quarter last year.
Fineline acquires IBR Leiterplatten
April 18, 2024
IBR Leiterplatten GmbH & Co. KG joins the Fineline Global Group and is now a part of the PCB supplier.
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PCBs: price reduction of up to -50.3% through AI
Thanks to the increased use of AI in production preparation, Multi-CB, a leading European PCB specialist, has been able to permanently reduce the prices for 1- and 2-layer PCBs. The price for a half Eurocard (80x100mm), for example, is now € 14.80 instead of € 29.80. Due to the process, the price reduction has the most significant effect on small quantities, although medium quantities are also benefiting.
Ark Electronics expands global manufacturing network
April 17, 2024
Electronic manufacturing company Ark Electronics recently announced the expansion of its global factory network with the addition of EMS capabilities in Mexico and Europe.
Bransys expands PCB assembly capabilities
April 17, 2024
Bransys Group, offering PCB design and assembly services, has recently acquired a Jade MKII Selective Soldering System from Pillarhouse.
Merlin Flex commissions new ENIG Line
April 17, 2024
UK-based PCB manufacturer Merlin Flex continues its investment programme by fully installing and commissioning a brand-new Electroless Nickel/Immersion Gold (ENIG) plating line.
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Intelligent power modules with new optocoupler from CT Micro
CT Micro offers the CTS480, an interface optocoupler for intelligent power modules (IPM) with a high CMR (Common Mode Rejection) value. It contains an AlGaAs LED and a photodetector with integrated Schmitt trigger to provide logic-compatible waveforms so that no additional waveform design is required. The highly integrated, compact power coupler is designed to drive motors in applications such as household appliances, fans, pumps and general drives.
NCAB acquires Belgian PCB supplier
April 11, 2024
NCAB Group says that it has acquired 100 per cent of the shares in Cumatrix BV, based in Lommel, Belgium. A country where NCAB has not had a local presence until now.
NCAB names new CFO
April 11, 2024
Swedish PCB supplier NCAB has appointed Tim Benjamin as its new CFO. He succeeds Anders Forsén who announced in early February that he plans to retire in 2024.
ESD industry posts $4.4B in Revenue in Q4 2023
April 10, 2024
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 14% to USD 4,423 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the USD 3,879.9 million logged in the third quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance.
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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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).
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.
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