KYOTO, JAPAN – At its 21st annual meeting this week, the World Semiconductor Council reaffirmed a core mission: to ensure government policies are guided by market-based principles. To that end, industry leaders adopted a set of guidelines and best practices on how to implement semiconductor support programs that are consistent with international rules and avoid harmful trade distortions.

JOKOPING, SWEDEN -- Kitron ASA today officially opened its EMS facility at Torsvik, celebrating in an event attended by customers, business partners, representatives of the local community and employees.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — A new survey finds more than half the responding companies currently produce or assemble through-hole boards designed to meet tolerances required by the use of press-fit assembly technology. One-third of those who produce only standard through-hole boards today anticipate the need to achieve these tolerances by 2021.

ANGLETON, TX -- Benchmark Electronics said two executive vice presidents, including its head of global operations, will be leaving the company.