Economic Data Provides a Mixed View of the Economy
Economic data over the last month is providing a mixed view of the economy per IPC’s February Economic Outlook report. “On one hand, economic fundamentals continue to slow,” said Shawn DuBravac, IPC chief economist. “However, despite aggregate softness, certain segments continue to do well. For example, the defense and space equipment sector hit another new high […]
Record sales and double-digit EBITDA margin – Cicor withstands negative external influences and grows again profitably
Bronschhofen – Cicor’s (SIX Swiss Exchange: CICN) 2022 reporting year was successful in every respect: strategically, newly acquired companies Axis Electronics and SMT Elektronik were integrated according to plan and two further acquisitions were agreed. Operationally, Cicor has managed well challenges of material shortages, disrupted supply chains and high inflation, while delivering strong growth. This […]
Getting more women into manufacturing: what can you learn from a lawyer?
Lucy Pringle, partner at international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson, shares how lessons learnt on supporting the progression of women in law can transfer to manufacturing What do Manufacturing and Law have in common? Both are traditionally male dominated work environments, which increasingly attract women into their industries at entry level but have not […]
Future Electronics Launches Online Offer on TE Connectivity Connectors & More Available Inventory
Pointe Claire, Quebec, Canada, March 02, 2023– Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components is offering 15% off their readily available TE Connectivity inventory of connectors and more. The company boasts an industry-leading selection of connectors, including pin & socket, D-sub, backplane and more key components that are important to many new designs. Future […]
U.S. Commerce Department Releases First CHIPS Act Funding Opportunity
By Chris Mitchell, IPC vice president, global government relations The U.S. Department of Commerce released its first CHIPS for America funding opportunity to bolster U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. This first funding opportunity seeks applications for projects involving construction, expansion, or modernization of commercial facilities for the fabrication of leading-edge, current-generation, and mature-node semiconductors. The notice makes […]