FRANKFURT – On Sept. 25, representatives from automotive and rail OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers met here to launch the IPC Transportation Electronics Reliability Council (ITERC).

TAIPEI – Universal Scientific (USI) reported September net revenue of NT$17.5 billion (US$573.7 million), up 32.4% sequentially.

WASHINGTON -- China's dominance in critical sectors such as printed circuit board manufacturing represents a “significant and growing risk” to the US military's supply chain, according to a new report from the US Department of Defense.

PHOENIX -- Alpine 4 Technologies and its subsidiaries have entered into a joint project to build a contract electronics manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, AK.

SAN JOSE -- Jabil will temporarily shut down two factories in the Silicon Valley and furlough workers in response to weak business conditions.

RACINE, WI -- Foxconn is purchasing a 46,000 sq. ft. building here, where it will establish a new innovation center.

JASPER, IN -- Kimball Electronics has completed its purchase of Global Equipment Services and Manufacturing and related companies for $50 million plus assumed liabilities.

WASHINGTON — The 90-day moving average sales of semiconductors reached $40.16 billion in August, up 14.9% from 2017.

ALMERE, THE NETHERLANDS -- ASM International has noted rumors in the market that third parties are preparing an offer for ASMI's stake of approximately 25% in ASM Pacific Technology Ltd. (ASMPT).

BANNOCKBURN, IL — The chief executive of IPC today issued a statement in support of the new trade agreement among the US, Canada and Mexico.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments in August were up 8.7% year-over-year, says IPC. Year to date, shipments were 10.3% above the same period last year. Sequentially, August shipments increased 6.5%.

SALEM, NH — Starting this week, Scott Electronics is moving to an 80,000 sq. ft. building here, expanding from the electronics manufacturer’s current 24,000 sq. ft. space. Renovations are expected to cost $1.5 million, according to reports.