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Kemppi Forming Electronics-Focused Subsidiary

Kemppi Forming Electronics-Focused Subsidiary

LAHTI, FINLAND – Kemppi Group is splitting its electronics business into its own company, Kemptron, to strengthen its position in the electr...  Read More...

Ge-Shen Acquires Majority Stake in 2 EMS Firms

Ge-Shen Acquires Majority Stake in 2 EMS Firms

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian contract manufacturer Ge-Shen has entered into an agreement to purchase 60% stakes each in Amity Research Develop...  Read More...

NPD Reports 26% Revenue Decline

NPD Reports 26% Revenue Decline

CHEONAN, KOREA – NPD reported revenue of KRW235.7 billion ($176.7 million), down 26% from 2022 total.  Read More...

Jabil Sees 17% Decline in Quarterly Revenue

Jabil Sees 17% Decline in Quarterly Revenue

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil announced $6.8 billion in revenue for the second quarter of its fiscal year, a year-over-year decline of 16.8%. ...  Read More...

TSMT Reports 32% Revenue Decrease

TSMT Reports 32% Revenue Decrease

TAOYUAN CITY, TAIWAN – Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology reported revenue of NT46.5 billion ($1.47 billion) for 2023, down 32% from the pre...  Read More...

Apple Acquires DarwinAI

Apple Acquires DarwinAI

WATERLOO, ON – Apple has acquired artificial intelligence startup DarwinAI as it looks to add technology for a push into generative AI, Bloo...  Read More...

Foxconn Reports 33% Jump in Q4 Profits

Foxconn Reports 33% Jump in Q4 Profits

TAIPEI – Foxconn saw a 33% year-over-year jump in net profit in the fourth quarter, and said it is optimistic for 2024's prospects due to th...  Read More...

Orbit International Announces $2M in February Bookings

Orbit International Announces $2M in February Bookings

HAUPPAUGE, NY – Orbit International announced February bookings in excess of $2 million for its Electronics group, and said deliveries for F...  Read More...

Inventec Reports $4B in Quarterly Revenue

Inventec Reports $4B in Quarterly Revenue

TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – Inventec reported revenue of NT$128.07 billion ($4.06 billion) for the fourth quarter, a 5% decrease from the previous yea...  Read More...

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FEATURES

Can Artificial Intelligence Solve Manufacturing Problems?

Can Artificial Intelligence Solve Manufacturing Problems?

Why Andrew Scheuermann thinks AI will be the assistant every engineer has needed. We in electronics design and manufacturing know automation is part and parcel...  Read More...

Low-Temperature Solder: Challenges, Opportunities and Considerations

Low-Temperature Solder: Challenges, Opportunities and Considerations

An exploration of the factors affecting the development and growth of low-temperature soldering. Low-temperature soldering (LTS) is a rapidly developing field ...  Read More...

Optimized Materials to Deliver Ruggedized Electronics

Optimized Materials to Deliver Ruggedized Electronics

A showcase of testing methods used in the development of robust materials. Ruggedization means “to strengthen (something, such as a machine) for better resista...  Read More...

Windy City Tour

Windy City Tour

Chicago’s EMS companies place an emphasis on responsiveness. While major manufacturing centers in Mexico, plus the more than 250 EMS companies in the Silicon V...  Read More...

High-Density Interconnect Technology: An Overview

High-Density Interconnect Technology: An Overview

Design and manufacturing considerations for HDI PCBs. High-density interconnect (HDI) technology has been a major enabler of advancement in the electronics ind...  Read More...

'A Good First Step': PCBAA Talks Legislation Status

'A Good First Step': PCBAA Talks Legislation Status

PCBAA's executive director lauds recent funding wins but says the heavy lifting remains. Year-end is typically not the time when big announcements are made, bu...  Read More...

Green Strength: The CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY EMS Company of the Year

Green Strength: The CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY EMS Company of the Year

An emphasis on speed – same day turns! – keeps Green Circuits’ customers coming back. When we last visited Green Circuits, in late 2018, the company was just c...  Read More...

5G Open Radio Unit White Box

5G Open Radio Unit White Box

An overview of the design and development process. 5G radio networks provide increased bandwidth at the expense of reduced range. To compensate for the reduced...  Read More...

Will IC Package Substrate Makers be Next to Rule?

Will IC Package Substrate Makers be Next to Rule?

Massive investment suggests the segment could occupy a major portion of the largest fabricators' production. The heartbreak of the pandemic of 2020-21 is reced...  Read More...

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PRODUCTS

Yamaha Robotics Announces YRi-V 3D AOI Upgrades

Yamaha Robotics Announces YRi-V 3D AOI Upgrades

Yamaha Robotics' YRi-V 3-D AOI has been upgraded for faster board handling, multi-component alignment checking, and enhanced LED coplanarity measurement.  Read More...

Hitachi High-Tech Launches LS9300AD Wafer Inspection

Hitachi High-Tech Launches LS9300AD Wafer Inspection

Hitachi High-Tech launched LS9300AD, for inspecting the front and backside of non-patterned wafer surfaces for particles and defects.  Read More...

Transition Automation Releases Second-Gen Permalex Holder

Transition Automation Releases Second-Gen Permalex Holder

Transition Automation's Slim-Line 38 squeegee holder now features a new design that builds upon customer experience with the first generation.  Read More...

SnapChip Launches AI Copilot for Component Sourcing

SnapChip Launches AI Copilot for Component Sourcing

SnapChip's AI Copilot for electronic component sourcing uses advanced AI algorithms to significantly streamline the sourcing process.  Read More...

Kitov.ai Upgrades Inspection Software

Kitov.ai Upgrades Inspection Software

Version 2.7 of Kitov.ai's inspection platform includes upgrades for an enhanced user experience and expanded functionality.  Read More...

Kyocera AVX Rolls Out AEK Series Capacitors

Kyocera AVX Rolls Out AEK Series Capacitors

Kyocera AVX's AEK series of wet aluminum V-chip electrolytic capacitors are designed for industrial, commercial DC/DC and energy storage applications with high-...  Read More...

Master Bond Releases One-Part Color-Changing Epoxy

Master Bond Releases One-Part Color-Changing Epoxy

Master Bond's UV15RCL epoxy is a low viscosity, cationic type UV curing system with a special color changing feature.  Read More...

ViE Technologies Rolls Out VisionXpert Smart Code Readers

ViE Technologies Rolls Out VisionXpert Smart Code Readers

ViE Technologies' VisionXpert smart code readers offer an all-in-one solution tailored for dynamic needs and challenging environments.  Read More...

ULT Launches 400.1 Series Air Extractors

ULT Launches 400.1 Series Air Extractors

ULT's 400.1 series is a set of energy efficient, modular and extremely low-noise extraction and filtration solutions.  Read More...

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