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NEWS

Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 20.7% in November

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales hit $57.8 billion in November, an increase of 20.7% compared to the November 2023 total of $47.9 bil... Read More...

18 Semiconductor Fabs to Start Construction in 2025, SEMI Reports

MILPITAS, CA – The semiconductor industry is expected to start 18 new fab construction projects in 2025, according to SEMI’s latest quarterl... Read More...

Optimism for January in ECIA Component Sales Sentiment Survey

ATLANTA – Electronics supply chain participants' concerns about December sales were not as pronounced as originally projected, with a compon... Read More...

PCB East 2025 Conference Registration Open

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) this week will open registration for the technical program for PCB East ... Read More...

Foxconn Reports Record Q4 Revenue

TAIPEI – Foxconn announced revenue of NT2.13 trillion ($64.7 billion) for the fourth quarter, up 15.2% year-over-year and a new record for t... Read More...

Electronics Industry Sentiment Dips in December

BANNOCKBURN, IL – The electronics industry faced a dip in sentiment this December, as the Demand Index declined 1.8% according to IPC’s Dece... Read More...

North American EMS Industry Up 10.6% in November

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American EMS shipments in November were up 10.6% from last November's totals, IPC's North American EMS Statistical P... Read More...

North American PCB Sales Up 4.7% in November

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments in November were up 4.7% compared to the same month last year, IPC announced in finding... Read More...

SP Manufacturing Expands in Malaysia, Acquires Ideal Jacobs

SINGAPORE – SP Manufacturing has expanded its global presence with two major moves: opening a new manufacturing facility in Senai, Malaysia,... Read More...

FEATURES

‘It’s Got to Work’

STI Electronics prides itself on reliability and training the next generation of workers. With its home just a few miles from a major military and aerospace te... Read More...

Comparing Coated vs. Uncoated Stencils

While cheaper to use, uncoated stencils can have a detrimental effect on printing performance. In a recent study focused on optimizing solder paste transfer ef... Read More...

Ensuring Optimal Performance of Solder Paste in Challenging Environments

Heat and cold can prematurely degrade incorrectly handled materials. Solder paste is an elaborate mixture of metal powders, acids, thixotropes, solvents and a ... Read More...

Filling the Gap: Underfill Materials Dispensing for Electronics

The benefits of capillary flow underfills on solder joint reliability. In electronics manufacturing, underfill refers to a material that is applied to fill the... Read More...

Keeping Electronics Cool

Types of TIMs and their application methods. As demand for high-performance electronic devices continues to grow, managing heat dissipation effectively has bec... Read More...

When to Downsize Solder Paste Powders

Smaller components do not always need a smaller paste. As components shrink in size, the demand for finer solder pastes increases. But the selection of solder ... Read More...

Royalty Flush

A noted solutions architect offers an audacious plan for AI acceptance. It just might work. The talk of AI-based printed circuit design – and the idea that art... Read More...

Reflow Profiling in PCB Assembly

Optimizing temperatures will ensure the best possible conditions for soldering. Verifying and optimizing the temperature profile of a reflow oven ensures an id... Read More...

Identifying Solder Mask Problems with Simple Tests

Diagnosing sources of crazing, delamination and peeling. In printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, solder mask integrity is paramount. This protective layer, de... Read More...