FRAMINGHAM, MA – Shipments of smartphones and PCs will be impacted in 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), but no one is sure how much and for how long. IDC today lowered its earlier forecasts for the two markets, noting the biggest hits are expected to occur in the first half.
SON, THE NETHERLANDS – Neways Electronics International reported 2019 net revenue up 4.9% to €531.7 million (US$583.6 million). The firm attributes growth to the Automotive sector.
BANNOCKBURN, IL — Total North American PCB shipments in January were down 5.2% year-over-year, according to IPC. Sequentially, January shipments decreased 12.7%.
ERLANGER, KY -- A pair of Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing engineers have been issued a US patent for a novel method for cooling power electronics inside printed circuit boards.
NEW DELHI – India’s Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade said foreign retailers can now meet local sourcing requirements by buying goods produced in units in Special Economic Zones.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Element Solutions posted fourth quarter electronics net sales down 4% year-over-year to $272 million. Electronics segment adjusted EBITDA was $63 million, up 7% year-over-year.
