U.S. Congress to Approve Funds for R&D on Lead-Free Electronics in Aerospace, Defense and High-Performance Applications
In a win for U.S. taxpayers, defense readiness, and the electronics industry supply chain, the U.S. House and Senate have approved a defense spending bill that includes $5 million for research and development on the issues surrounding lead-free electronics in mission-critical applications. IPC and dozens of its members and allies supported the request for these […]
Movie Monday: That SCOOPshow – Series 3 (Productronica 2019), Episode 1 – Aegis Special
In this episode of That SCOOPshow, host Philip Stoten, is joined by Jason Spera and Michael Ford of Aegis Software to discuss Smart Manufacturing in a connected world. With the riddle of connectivity solved, the panel discuss how connected ecosystems might be used, and the dividend of shifting R&D dollars from connectivity to other added […]
Record Amount of IC Capacity Forecast to be Added in 2021, Reports IC Insights
Ten new 300mm wafer fabs expected to open in 2020, two of them in China. IC Insights recently released its Global Wafer Capacity 2020-2024 report that provides in-depth analyses and forecasts of IC industry capacity by wafer size, by process geometry, by region, and by product type through 2024. Typically, the IC industry meets most […]
Intervala Expands Manufacturing Footprint with New Hampshire Acquisition
PITTSBURGH – Intervala, LLC, a full-service manufacturer of high-reliability, precision electronic and electromechanical products, today announced its acquisition of Varitron Hudson in Hudson, New Hampshire. The acquisition enlarges Intervala’s manufacturing footprint in the Northeast region of the U.S. and expands the Company’s global customer base. The acquired New Hampshire operation specializes in high-technology electronics manufacturing […]
Automotive Control System Manufacturer Invest in Multi-Sensor Inspection
Continental needed a high capacity system capable of rapid inspection cycles combined with fast surface scanning and accurate feature measurements, the aim being to gain more comprehensive insight into the company’s products. The range includes electronic and hydraulic brake and chassis control systems, wheel and engine speed sensors, airbag electronics and electronic air suspension systems. […]