WASHINGTON – Today, 10 industry associations, representing hundreds of semiconductor and semiconductor supply chain companies, issued a statement calling on nations to prioritize semiconductor operations as they craft public health measures to battle the Covid-19 pandemic.

STAMFORD, CT – Worldwide server market fourth quarter revenue increased 5.1%, and shipments grew 11.7% year-over-year, according to Gartner. In 2019, worldwide server shipments declined 3.1%, and server revenue declined 2.5% compared to 2018.

WINDSOR, UK – Note’s EMS plant here has temporarily suspended production, in line with UK authorities’ decision to limit all non-essential travel and work.

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.