Toppan to build package substrate plant in Singapore
March 15, 2024
Japan's Toppan Holdings is preparing to start construction of a new facility in Singapore with the completion date set for the end of 2026.
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Driving Excellence: Superior Quality and Traceability in Automotive Electronics Manufacturing
The automotive electronics market has become a cornerstone of the overall industry, with its size reaching a noteworthy USD $239.03 billion in 2022. As technology continues to advance, this market is expected to soar to a staggering USD 386.24 billion by 2030. Cogiscan's Track, Trace & Control Platform (TTC Platform) plays a pivotal role in the automotive electronics manufacturing landscape, assisting numerous electronics manufacturers over the past 20 years.
The European EMS market reached new highs in 2023
March 07, 2024
The European EMS market grew to new record levels in 2023. However, the new year might present challenges.
Can inkjet technology revolutionise semiconductor manufacturing?
March 06, 2024
That is what Heraeus Printed Electronics GmbH and SUSS MicroTec intend to find out. Through a joint development agreement, the companies aim to pave the way for digital inkjet printing of metallic coatings for semiconductor manufacturing.
VDL TBP Electronics boosts production capacity with Rena Electronica
March 05, 2024
VDL TBP Electronics has taken a significant step in increasing its production capacity and strengthening the collaboration with its sister company Rena Electronica.
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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).
Confidee approved by Terma A/S
February 28, 2024
PCB supplier Confidee has made its way into Danish Termas list of approved suppliers.
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Driving Excellence: Superior Quality and Traceability in Automotive Electronics Manufacturing
The automotive electronics market has become a cornerstone of the overall industry, with its size reaching a noteworthy USD $239.03 billion in 2022. As technology continues to advance, this market is expected to soar to a staggering USD 386.24 billion by 2030. Cogiscan's Track, Trace & Control Platform (TTC Platform) plays a pivotal role in the automotive electronics manufacturing landscape, assisting numerous electronics manufacturers over the past 20 years.
Kaynes Semicon to invest $482m in Indian chip ATMP plant
February 23, 2024
The subsidiary of the India's EMS Kaynes Technology is looking at several sites for the proposed facility across Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Bhubaneswar.
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.
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Driving Excellence: Superior Quality and Traceability in Automotive Electronics Manufacturing
The automotive electronics market has become a cornerstone of the overall industry, with its size reaching a noteworthy USD $239.03 billion in 2022. As technology continues to advance, this market is expected to soar to a staggering USD 386.24 billion by 2030. Cogiscan's Track, Trace & Control Platform (TTC Platform) plays a pivotal role in the automotive electronics manufacturing landscape, assisting numerous electronics manufacturers over the past 20 years.
AT&S secures EUR 45m loan for connecting materials R&D
February 08, 2024
Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik has agreed a loan from KfW IPEX-Bank to support the research and development of connecting materials for microchip production at its new plant in Leoben.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jabil expands with a new centre of manufacturing in Chihuahua, Mexico
January 17, 2024
EMS provider Jabil says that it has enhanced its digital commerce capabilities, encompassing the design, development, and manufacturing of retail and warehouse automation solutions, at a newly expanded centre of excellence in Chihuahua, Mexico.
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.
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.
Scientists reveal first functional graphene semiconductor
January 05, 2024
After many years of speculation, it appears that researchers have successfully developed a chip based on the 'wonder material' graphene.
Recovery in sight for Taiwanese PCB Industry
January 03, 2024
Recovery is now finally in sight for the Taiwanese PCB industry after enduring a year of market correction with the end of the pandemic boom. The global output of Taiwanese vendors in Q3 2023 was NTD 207.1 billion, and while this represented a decline of 18.4% over the same period last year, it also meant a quarterly growth of 22.3%.
ICAPE secures €47m financing package
December 22, 2023
Nine European banks have combined to put together a financial package for French printed circuit board specialist ICAPE Group.
Eltek orders $4.5m of equipment to boost 1Q 2024 production
December 19, 2023
Israel's Eltek has announced a range of purchase orders to scale up its output of printed circuit boards.
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Component recovery and electronics repair. How does the Martin station work in the Comarch IoT Plant
Due to the lack of market availability of components and BGAs, customers are seeking recovery services for hard-to-recover and expensive components. This solution makes it possible to assemble new electronic packages in a faster and more cost-effective way and reduces the waiting time for the final product. At the Comarch IoT Plant, we use a Martin Expert 10.6HV soldering station for this purpose which allows the efficient replacement of faulty components in electronic packages. What does this look like in practice?
Sahasra to invest $42m in semiconductor packaging facility
December 15, 2023
Indian electronics group Sahasra is starting a three year program to become one of the first companies in the country to compete in the memory assembly, testing, marking and packaging (ATMP) space.
Swedish EMS provider ups its conformal coating capabilities
December 11, 2023
Swedish EMS provider Inission has invested in new conformal coating capabilities at its facility in Munkfors, designed to significantly enhance the durability and longevity of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs).
Jobs lost as UK PCB manufacturer collapses
December 04, 2023
UK-based PCB manufacturer Faraday Printed Circuits has stopped trading and entered administration.
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