The North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry has an $81 billion served available market with great potential for further growth, according to IPC
The North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry has an $81 billion served available market with great potential for further growth, according to IPC’s 2018 Annual Report and Forecast for the North American EMS Industry, published this week. An analysis of the market indicates that the North American EMS industry has penetrated only about 28 percent […]
China Tariffs: Second ECIA Member Webinar on New Developments, Implications
Atlanta, GA – The Electronic Component Industry Association (ECIA) conducted a second webinar to brief members about the next round of tariffs that went into effect August 23 as well as proposed tariffs that are being discussed currently. While the first two rounds of tariffs affect over 1000 products, the proposed third round is expected […]
Hu-manity.co Collaborates with IBM Blockchain on Consumer App to Manage Personal Data Property Rights
PRINCETON, N.J. & ARMONK, N.Y.-Hu-manity.co today announced it will use IBM’s (NYSE:IBM)Blockchain Platform as the foundational technology for its global consent ledger to help enable individuals to claim property rights to their personal data. Hu-manity.co will allow people to control and manage consent, authorization and commercial use of their personal information via a permissioned blockchain-based data marketplace […]
Kester Launches WP616 Solder Paste
ITASCA, IL — Kester is proud to announce the launch of WP616, a zero-halogen, lead-free, water-soluble solder paste formula for both nitrogen and air reflow applications. WP616 provides a combination of consistent print performance at wide humidity levels, excellent solderability and ease of cleaning, while maintaining a zero-halogen flux formulation. WP616 is a stable water-soluble […]
Is Colombia the Next Opportunity for Photovoltaic Solar?

In this report about the PV market in Colombia, Pradeep Chakraborty discusses the opportunity and the challenges of doing business in this emerging market.