IPC Launches Monthly Economic Report
Economic data from May and June suggest the U.S. economy was on the mend, but the rise of COVID-19 cases in late June and early July altered that outlook, likely causing a halt to business investment as companies wait for a more certain economic environment. In response to the ongoing changes in the economy, IPC […]
SMTA Issues Guide for Virtual Conference and Expo
View the Guide What You Need to Know About the Virtual Conference and Expo SMTA International gathers professionals from around the globe and offers the following in a fully interactive experience: ATTEND technical sessions on-demand covering relevant topics: Advanced Packaging Technology, Flux, Solder, and Adhesives, Harsh Environment Applications, Lead-Free Soldering Technology, Manufacturing Excellence, Substrates/PCB Technology, Technical […]
Rohde & Schwarz significantly enhances 5G device certification capabilities with the R&S TS8980 test system
Rohde & Schwarz fulfills the certification entry criteria (CEC) for a greatly increased number of the Global Certification Forum’s (GCF) work items (WI) and PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) requests for 5G FR1 RF conformance testing. Thanks to 572 new GCF validations and 215 new PTCRB validations for the R&S TS8980FTA 3A, the updated […]
Electronic Systems Inc. adds Fuji AIMEX Surface Mount Equipment
Sioux Falls, SD — Electronic Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the purchase and installation of two new Fuji AIMEX II surface mount placement machines. In order to keep up with increasing demands, Electronic Systems, Inc. will not only increase surface mount placement capacity and improve flexibility but also meet customers’ increasingly diverse product needs. […]
PV Module Prices to Rebound into Uptrend as Global Wafer Prices Surge Once Again, Says TrendForce
Polysilicon prices have seen continuous hikes in the past two weeks due to the explosion at Jiangsu Zhongneng’s chemical plant in Xinjiang and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. In particular, mono polysilicon closing prices increased by more than 10% on average, which led wafer suppliers to increase wafer prices. […]