BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC presented Committee Leadership, Special Recognition and Distinguished Committee Service Awards to individuals who made significant contributions to IPC and the industry by lending their time and expertise in the development of electronics manufacturing standards.

DOVER, NJ – Daburn Electronics has acquired Precise Circuits for an undisclosed sum.

TAIPEI – Pegatron is attempting to expand its product range beyond Apple, the result of the China trade war and declining iPhone sales. The second-largest EMS ODM firm according to the CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY Directory of EMS Companies is also looking at new locations outside China.

MILPITAS, CA — North America-based semiconductor equipment manufacturers posted $2.06 billion in billings worldwide in May, down 23.6% year-over-year, according to SEMI.

BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC is applauding the US House of Representatives for approving a measure that would promote research and development into the performance of lead-free electronics in high-reliability sectors such as aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical equipment.

TAIPEI -- Foxconn chairman Terry Gou made a public plea today for Apple to move production to Taiwan from China.

TAIPEI — Terry Gou told Foxconn shareholders he would step down as chairman of the company he founded and has led for the whole of its existence, as reports swirl about his intended candidacy for president of Taiwan.

SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- US-based companies dominated the worldwide IC market in 2018, holding just over half the total market share, according to new data compiled by IC Insights.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil reported fiscal third quarter net revenue of $6.1 billion, up 12.9% year-over-year.

LODZ, POLAND -- AIM Solder today cut the ribbon on a significant expansion of its full-line manufacturing facility here.

HAMPSHIRE, UK – Driven by smart security, automation revenues will exceed $57 million by 2024, up 217% compared to 2019, says Juniper Research.

GARLAND, TX ― National Circuit Assembly appointed Stephen Lehocky president.