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NEWS

Kitron Adding Production Capacity in Sweden

JÖNKÖPING, SWEDEN – Kitron is expanding its facility here to add around 6,000 sq. m. of production space. Read More...

Delta, Cal-Comp Sign MoU to Advance EMS Automation

BANGKOK – Delta Electronics and Cal-Comp Electronics are partnering to advance the EMS industry by combining Delta’s automation expertise wi... Read More...

Gentex Announces Acquisition of Voxx International

ZEELAND, MI – Automotive electronics manufacturer Gentex has announced the acquisition of all remaining shares of Voxx International for aro... Read More...

Jabil Reports $7B in Q1 Revenue

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil announced revenue of $7 billion for the first quarter of its fiscal year, down 16.7% from the same quarter last y... Read More...

Wistron Set to Open Vietnam Manufacturing Plant

HA NAM PROVINCE, VIETNAM – Wistron reportedly plans to begin operations in January at its new $24.5 million manufacturing plant here. Read More...

ECIA Survey Finds Optimism for Electronic Components in Q1

ATLANTA – After expressing strong confidence for November sales sentiment in all component categories, survey participants projected equally... Read More...

DBG Technology to Acquire All Circuits

MEUNG-SUR-LOIRE, FRANCE – All Circuits, one of France's largest EMS providers, is set to be acquired by China's DBG Technology at the beginn... Read More...

IDC: Global Semiconductor Market to Grow by 15% in 2025

SINGAPORE – The global demand for AI and high-performance computing will continue to rise, driving the semiconductor market to grow by over ... Read More...

Note Updates Q4 Guidance

STOCKHOLM – Note projects sales of at least SEK1 billion ($91 million) for the fourth quarter and full-year revenue of SEK3.4 billion ($309 ... Read More...

FEATURES

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...

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...