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NEWS

Circuitwise Acquires NZ's Nautech Electronics

SYDNEY – Australian PCB manufacturer Circuitwise Electronics Manufacturing has announced the acquisition of New Zealand-based electronics de... Read More...

Elite Electronic Systems Acquires CB Technology

Enniskillen, UK – Ireland-based Elite Electronic Systems has announced the acquisition of CB Technology, a contract manufacturer headquarter... Read More...

Jabil to Build New Manufacturing Plant in India

TRICHY, INDIA – Jabil is set to build a new manufacturing plant here, with a INR2,000 crore ($238 million) investment to set the foundation ... Read More...

Foxtronics EMS Acquires Accutron

JACKSONVILLE, IL – Foxtronics EMS has added additional expertise in life science and aerospace and defense capabilities with the acquisition... Read More...

Component Sales Sentiment Continues to Climb in August

ATLANTA – Positive market sentiment expressed by participants in the electronic components supply chain improved in the August measurement a... Read More...

Foxconn Revenue Up 33% in August

TAIPEI – Foxconn reported a 32% year-over-year rise in revenue for August, totaling $17.1 billion. Read More...

Q2 Semi Equipment Billings Increase 4%, SEMI Reports

MILPITAS, CA – Global semiconductor equipment billings increased 4% year-over-year to $26.8 billion in the second quarter, while quarter-ove... Read More...

SigmaTron Sees 10% Decline in Full-Year Revenue

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – SigmaTron International reported revenue of $373.9 million for its full fiscal year, a decrease of 10% compared to f... Read More...

VSI Announces Philippines Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR – VS Industry has leased 52,700 sq. m. of space in the ALogis Santo Tomas industrial park in Batangas, Philippines, to build a ... Read More...

FEATURES

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...

Water Quality Matters

A novel approach leverages ion exchange technology with continuous monitoring for superior tank management. Aqueous cleaning operations in printed circuit boar... Read More...

Dendrite Growth Dynamics

Are industry standards sufficient for characterizing the effects of cleanliness at high voltages? The increasing popularity of high-voltage electronics, partic... Read More...

Stretching Solder Capabilities

Solder paste dispensing can solve the challenges posed by differing component sizes. While stencil printing has long been the cornerstone of applying solder pa... Read More...

‘A Legacy of Innovation’

Indium Corporation celebrates its 90th anniversary with a look at its past and future innovations. A sense of curiosity and discovery drove the founding of Ind... Read More...

SMTA Presidential Candidates Make Their Case

Perhaps you have heard it’s election season around the world. SMTA is undergoing an election of its own this fall, with ballots due July 31. PCD F (www.pcdandf.... Read More...

How to Stay Within the SMT Assembly Process Window

Navigating the balancing act with the application constraints. Understanding and controlling the assembly process window is not just about managing the solder ... Read More...

System-in-Package and Multichip Module Technology

Moving forward on the ‘More than Moore’ roadmap. We’re witnessing a rapid evolution in advanced semiconductor nodes and market growth due to the meteoric rise ... Read More...

‘Everybody is Growing’

The East Coast trade show brings news of a steady industry, while puncturing myths about AI. Members of the electronics community gathered in the Boston suburb... Read More...