BRUSSELS, BELGIUM — Employment in the European electronics sector is expected to grow, according to a new study. Such a trend would exacerbate issues created by an existing shortage of skilled workers, IPC says.

KAOHSIUNG CITY, TAIWAN – Orient Semiconductor Electronics (OSE) is installing additional SMT lines to increase production capacity 10% to 15% here, say reports.

KENOSHA, WI – Foxconn says its planned manufacturing facility here will be producing LCD screens by the end of 2020, with construction starting later this year, according to reports.

MILTON, NY – Sono-Tek reported preliminary sales of $11.6 million for the fiscal year ended Feb. 28, up 5.5% compared to fiscal 2018.

MORRISVILLE, NC – iNEMI is launching a project to evaluate and develop a more efficient and effective conformal coating screening test that will be able to determine whether a conformal coating material – and the process used to apply it – will be able to provide the required protection from harsh environment stressors. Having a better qualification process will speed the introduction of new coatings and improved application processes.