IHS’ Flash Eurozone PMI signals subdued business growth amid stagnant demand
Flash Eurozone PMI at 51.6 in May points to modest 0.2% GDP rise in second quarter Manufacturing downturn eases, but service sector growth slows Employment growth wanes amid factory job losses Price pressures ease The pace of eurozone economic growth remained subdued in May amid stagnant demand, according the latest flash PMI survey. Jobs growth […]
Hardware Platform Choices for the Industrial HMI: How to Ensure a Fast Start and a Strong Finish

Small computer boards originally intended for educational use have been enthusiastically adopted for industrial applications. Although effective for fast proof-of-concept work engineers need to consider how they will ultimately industrialise the finished product and may need to consider porting to a more suitable hardware platform at the earliest possible opportunity.
Scanfil PLC Acquires German Contract Manufacturer Hasec-Elektronik GMBH
Scanfil Plc (Scanfil) has on 22 May 2019 signed an agreement with owners of German contract manufacturer HASEC-Elektronik GmbH (HASEC) to acquire the entire shareholding of HASEC. The purchase price is EUR 10.25 million, and Scanfil will finance the acquisition using its liquid assets and directing a share issue to the owners of HASEC as […]