BANNOCKBURN, IL – The US EPA said it is exploring exemptions to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Fees Rule, says IPC.

MORRISVILLE, NC – iNEMI will hold three webinars next month to discuss results of its wafer/panel level package flowability and warpage project.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — Total North American PCB orders in February increased 14.2% year-over-year and 21.8% sequentially, according to IPC.

ATLANTA – A new survey points to the need for continued research as companies continue to improve their understanding of the impact of the coronavirus on supply chains.

SAN JOSE – “In response to the global Covid-19 pandemic, the semiconductor industry is focused on ensuring the health and safety of its workers and the continuity of its research, design, and manufacturing operations,” said John Neuffer, president and CEO, Semiconductor Industry Association, in a statement.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – In a statement today, IPC thanked the US Congress and Trump administration for reaching an agreement on a $2 trillion economic stabilization package to address the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic.

NORTH SYRACUSE, NY – ICM Controls has been classified as an essential service provider by New York State and granted exemption status and is therefore “not subject to the required 100% workforce reduction [mandate]” pursuant to the governor’s revised executive order.

NEENAH, WI – Plexus expects second quarter revenue to fall below its guidance range of $790 million to $830 million, which was issued on Jan. 22.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC has released new requirements for automotive printed circuit boards to its soldering and assembly qualification standards.

ALMERE, THE NETHERLANDS – ASM International nominated Benjamin Loh as CEO, president and chairman of the management board of ASMI, succeeding Chuck del Prado.

MILPITAS, CA – With a special permit, the Zollner Elektronik plant here will resume production despite the lockdown.

PENANG – Frencken Group has temporarily closed all its factories in Malaysia to adhere to a nationwide government order for all business premises to close Mar. 18-31, except those providing essential services.