Gartner Forecasts Worldwide Device Shipments to Decline 14% in 2020 Due to Coronavirus Impact
Work from Home Trend Saved PC Market from Collapse Global shipments of devices (PCs, tablets and mobile phones) are on pace to decline 13.6% in 2020, totaling 1.9 billion units, according to the latest forecast from Gartner, Inc. “The forecasted decline in the PC market in particular could have been much worse,” said Ranjit Atwal, senior […]
CFIUS Proposes Mandatory Declaration Requirement Based on U.S. Export Control Criteria
Originally posted on Pillsbury Law blog On May 21, 2020, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a proposed rule that would revise the mandatory declaration requirement for foreign investments involving a U.S. business that produces, designs, tests, manufactures, fabricates, or develops one or more critical technologies. Currently, a key element of the mandatory declaration […]
ESA approval for Ventec VT-901 material in ACB Belgium rigid & flex-rigid production
Ventec International Group Co., Ltd. (6672 TT) is pleased to announce that its VT-901 polyimide material is now fully qualified by ESA in ACB Belgium’s manufacturing process for rigid and rigid-flex polyimide PCBs and HDI PCBs. With high Td (395oC), a Tg of 250oC and Low-Axis CTE (50), Ventec’s VT-901 polyimide material provides the extremely […]
Altus Assists with Cleaning Procedures by Adding New Cleaning Solutions to its Portfolio
As we continue to adapt to the Coronavirus pandemic and many more companies return to work, the importance of ensuring that hygiene and cleaning procedures are put in place has never been more important. To help support its customers, Altus, a leading distributor of capital equipment in the UK and Ireland, has expanded its portfolio of […]
Empowering a Generation : How Children Can Still Get into STEM During Lockdown and Beyond

With gaps in the industry already a potential headache for employers, it’s never been more important for children to learn, develop and ultimately help plug the gaps that currently exist in the industry. Here, we highlight what can be done, how to do it, and celebrate those who’ve gone the extra mile to keep STEM at the forefront of everyone’s minds.