ATLANTA – RF and microwave printed circuit board design and manufacture, 3D IC packaging, and new component packages are among the leading topics at the upcoming PCB West 2013 technical conference and trade show.

HERNDON, VA -- An iNEMI working group will host an open conference call next week to review an industry survey on safety standards specific to implantable medical electronics.

BANNOCKBURN, IL -- Some 85% of electronic components placed are surface-mount and 15% are plated through-hole, a new IPC study of EMS companies has found.

PARNU, ESTONIA -- Scanfil is adding employees and equipment at its plants in Pärnu and Suzhou to keep pace with customer demand.