BERKELEY, CA – Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has developed a method for interconnecting printed circuit boards without requiring soldering or additional components.

BRONSCHHOFEN, SWITZERLAND – Cicor Group sales recovered in 2021, growing 11.2% year-over-year to CHF 239 million (US$253.9 million).

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil’s fiscal second quarter net revenue was $7.6 billion, up 10.6% year-over-year.

MILPITAS, CA – The global semiconductor materials market grew 15.9% to $64.3 billion in revenue in 2021, says SEMI.

CHINO, CA – Scienscope International has expanded its production floor by 15,000 sq. ft. to meet increasing demand for component counters, incoming barcode scanners and smart racks.

NEOM, SAUDI ARABIA – Foxconn is in talks with Saudi Arabia to build a $9 billion foundry here to produce microchips, electric vehicle components and other electronics, according to reports.

SHENZHEN – Foxconn halted operations here today, as China locks down major cities during another Covid-19 outbreak, according to reports.

POOLE, UK – In 2021 Europlacer enjoyed growth of 49% in orders, along with a 33% increase in sales billings.

HERZLIYA, ISRAEL – Cybord raised a $4 million seed investment led by IL Ventures.

NEENAH, WI – Plexus Corp. confirmed its fiscal second quarter guidance for revenue of $820 million to $860 million.

BASINGSTOKE, UK – Volex acquired 51% majority stake in electronics design and manufacturing services firm inYantra Technologies for $13 million. The deal includes the $5 million purchase of 13.5 acres of industrial land.

FOUNTAIN INN, SC – Kyocera AVX is set to acquire Rohm Semiconductor’s tantalum and polymer capacitor business assets.