WASHINGTON – The Semiconductor Industry Association and Semiconductor Research Corp. are calling for an annual $3.4 billion federal investment over the next decade to fund semiconductor R&D.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC this month released new revisions to the two primary standards for electronics assembly performance and qualification: IPC J-STD-001H, Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies and IPC-A-610H, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.

KUALA LUMPUR – VS Industry has entered into agreements to acquire six tracts of land with industrial buildings in Malaysia for RM 98.8 million (US$24 million).

BOSTON – Henkel Adhesive Technologies invested an undisclosed sum in Actnano, an advanced materials startup that provides conformal coatings.