iNEMI Newsletter Included IPC APEX Activities
Interactive iNEMI Roadmap Sessions Scheduled at IPC APEX EXPODedicated teams are working to create new content for the iNEMI Roadmap, and we are looking for input from many contributors. Join us at IPC APEX EXPO on January 24 for two open brainstorming sessions on topics related to PCB and board assembly with iNEMI Director of Roadmapping Francis […]
Global Semiconductor Sales Decrease 2.9% Month-to-Month in November
Worldwide chip sales down 9.2% year-to-year WASHINGTON—The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced global semiconductor industry sales were $45.5 billion during the month of November 2022, a decrease of 2.9% compared to the October 2022 total of $46.9 billion and 9.2% less than the November 2021 total of $50.0 billion. Monthly sales are compiled by the […]
Connected Vehicles to Surpass 367 Million Globally by 2027, as 5G Unlocks Data-heavy Use Cases
BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom–A new Juniper Research study found that the number of connected vehicles in service will reach 367 million globally in 2027, from 192 million in 2023. This growth of 91% will be driven by the advancement of both ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) and increasing the capabilities of in-vehicle infotainment systems. The research identified 5G’s […]
Benchmark Announces Appointment of Douglas Britt to the Board of Directors and Announces Retirement of Board Member Douglas Duncan
TEMPE, Ariz. — Benchmark Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: BHE) announced the appointment of Douglas Britt as an independent director to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Benchmark also announced today the retirement of Douglas Duncan, who has served as a board member since 2006, also effective January 9, 2023. “It has been my great pleasure […]
EU Consortium Releases METIS Report on Skills Training in Europe
The EU Chips Act is intended to build regional semiconductor manufacturing capability to support advanced electronics manufacturing. But where will all the skilled workers come from? METIS (MicroElectronics Training Industry and Skills) was launched in November 2019 as a Sector Skills Alliance on Microelectronics to “bridge the skills gap in microelectronics for a more competitive […]