MINNEAPOLIS – SMTA announced the best papers from SMTA International 2020. Richard Coyle, Ph.D., Nokia Bell Labs, won the Best of Proceedings category for "Enhancing Thermal Fatigue Reliability of Pb-Free Solder Alloys with Additions of Bismuth and Antimony."
BOSTON – Strong demand for home computers, tablets and games consoles helped consumer electronic revenues reach $358.5 billion in 2020, an increase of 7% over 2019, according to Strategy Analytics.
NUREMBERG – Due to the continuing high rate of infections and the associated restrictions, Mesago Messe Frankfurt is cancelling SMTconnect, previously scheduled for May 4-6 here.
SINGAPORE – Kulicke & Soffa Industries acquired a 100% equity stake in Uniqarta, including Uniqarta's patent portfolio and other intellectual property rights.
JASPER, IN – Kimball Electronics said fiscal second quarter consolidated net sales increased 4.4% year-over-year to $320.6 million. Foreign currency had a favorable 3% impact on net sales in the quarter ended Dec. 31 compared to the same period a year ago.