SIEVI, FINLAND – Scanfil reported first quarter revenue was €196.6 million (US$210.7 million), an increase of 20.4% year-over-year.

FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES, FRANCE – Icape Group is preparing its IPO. The printed circuit board distributor had revenue of €169 million (US$182.4 million) in 2021, up 34%. The company aims for revenue of €500 million by 2026.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — The newly appointed IPC Apex Expo Technical Program Committee is inviting engineers, researchers, academics, technical experts and industry leaders to submit technical conference abstracts for IPC Apex Expo 2023, to be held at the San Diego Convention Center Jan. 24-26, 2023.

TAIPEI – Foxconn today said its goal is to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to reports. The iPhone maker aims to reduce carbon emissions 21% by 2025, 42% by 2030, and 63% by 2035.

SON, NETHERLANDS – Neways Electronics reported first quarter net revenue of €134.2 million (US$144.7 million), an increase of 12.4% year-over-year and 12.1% sequentially, driven by strong demand in all sectors.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments in March were down 11.7% year-over-year and up 5.6% sequentially, according to IPC.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American EMS shipments in March were up 2.3% compared to the same month last year. Sequentially, March shipments rose 14.3%, says IPC.

STOCKHOLM – Mycronic’s first quarter net sales declined 12% year-over-year to SEK 1.135 billion (US$119.9 million). Based on constant exchange rates, net sales decreased 19%.

SAN FRANCISCO – Tempo Automation and ACE Convergence Acquisition said the registration statement in connection with their previously announced proposed business combination has been declared effective by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

STOCKHOLM – Note reported first quarter sales increased 64% year-over-year to SEK 821 million (US$86.9 million). Adjusted for acquisitions and currency effects, growth was 35%.

KARNATAKA, INDIA – Kaynes Technology India filed draft papers with the Securities Board of India to raise funds through an initial public offering.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide semiconductor revenue totaled $595 billion in 2021, an increase of 26.3% from 2020, according to Gartner’s final results.