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IPC: January PCB Book-to-Bill Ratio Remained Strong at 1.06

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:56:14 +0000

Rigid PCB shipments are down 2.0 percent while bookings increased 19.8 percent in January 2010 from January 2009. The book-to-bill ratio for the North American rigid PCB industry in January 2010 remained strong at 1.06. [Source: PCB007 / 03-03]

North American PCB market to grow in 2010

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 09:04:52 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 03-02]

Why Printed Circuit Board Design Mattes to the Executive: How PCBs Are a Strategic Asset for Cost Reduction and Faster Time-to-Market

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:48:28 +0000

TechNewsSource - Aberdeen Research - In today's competitive market place, companies must find new ways to differentiate their products. In response, many companies are turning to electronics to enable new innovative features. As a result, electronics have beco... [Source: TechNewsSource.com / 03-02]

Viasystems Announces Fourth-Quarter 2009 Results

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:44:17 +0000

Viasystems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAS), a leading provider of complex multi-layer printed circuit boards and electro-mechanical solutions, today announced consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009. Highlights Net sales increas... [Source: Business Wire / 03-01]

PCB market turned up in November 2009

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:24:05 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 02-19]

Global PCB Market to Reach $76.2 Billion by 2015

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:27:14 +0000

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) market. The world market for PCBs is projected to register about $76.2 billion by the year 2015. Though tempered by the economic recession in the last two years, the mar... [Source: PCB007 / 02-18]

Viasystems and Merix Complete Merger

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:02:14 +0000

Viasystems Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:VIAS) today completed a merger with Merix Corporation, forming an industry leader in printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electro-mechanical solutions. The companies had announced on October 6, 2009 their intention to merge. The com... [Source: Business Wire / 02-17]

Global Flexible PCB Market to Exceed $16 Billion by 2015

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:26:31 +0000

The world market for flexible printed circuit boards is projected to exceed $16 billion by the year 2015. [Source: PCB007 / 02-10]

OrCAD Market Reach Expanded with Additional Allegro Technology

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 08:57:13 +0000

EMA today announced additions to the Cadence OrCAD product family allowing a single source for PCB technology needs. [Source: Business Wire / 02-10]

Global Flexible Printed Circuit Boards Market to Exceed $16 Billion by 2015, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:34:30 +0000

GIA announces the release of a comprehensive global report on Flexible Printed Circuit Board markets. The world market for flexible printed circuit boards is projected to exceed $16 billion by the year 2015. Rapid technological changes, increasing miniaturizat... [Source: PR Web: Electronics / 02-09]

Screaming Circuits Adds Sunstone PCB Fab Service

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 08:31:41 +0000

In addition to PCB assembly, the Screaming Circuits website allows engineers to quote and order PCBs, made by Sunstone Circuits, at the same time. [Source: PCB007 / 02-09]

PCB Forecast Demand to Reach $38,577 Million in 2010

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:43:45 +0000

At the end of 2009, the indications are that the electronics industry is set to enter another four year period of growth. However, 2010 will see low single-figure growth with a forecast demand reaching US $38,577 million. [Source: PCB007 / 02-07]

PCB Maker Gul Tech Posts 47% Profit Drop

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 19:43:38 +0000

Gul Technologies Singapore Ltd. on Wednesday reported net profit for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 fell 47% to US $21.27 million. [Source: PCB007 / 02-07]

New opportunities for PCB's

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 18:34:41 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 02-07]

Multi-Fineline Trims FY Q2 View; Stock Slides

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:50:48 +0000

Multi-Fineline Electronix (MFLX), which makes flexible printed circuit boards, posted revenue for its fiscal first quarter ended December 31 of $229.5 million, in line with the Street at $229 million; EPS of 63 cents beat the consensus by two cents. But the co... [Source: BARRONS.com: Tech Trader Daily / 02-05]

Electronic Interconnect Extends Rep Agreement with STSCO

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 07:04:44 +0000

Electronic Interconnect (EI), a leading provider of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and PCB engineering and design services, announces that they have extended their representation agreement to newly- formed Superior Technical Solutions Corp (STSCO) for the New Y... [Source: PCB007 / 02-03]

IPC: December PCB Industry Growth Rates and B2B Ratios

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 07:27:40 +0000

For rigid PCBs and flexible circuits combined, industry shipments in December 2009 decreased 3.2% from December 2008, and orders booked increased 22.1% from December 2008, says IPC. [Source: PCB007 / 02-02]

Chin-Poon Expects Flat On-Month Revenues in January

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:14:30 +0000

Taiwan-based PCB maker Chin-Poon Industrial expects its consolidated revenues to stay high at NT$1.3 billion (US$40.88 million) in January 2010, the same amount it generated in December 2009, and defying seasonality, according to the company. [Source: PCB007 / 01-23]

PCB maker Chin-Poon expect revenues to stay high in January

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 22:00:23 +0000

Nan Ya PCB to See Record-High Profit in 2010

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:26:10 +0000

Nan Ya PCB will reap record-high profit in 2010 thanks to the price hike of raw materials and the recovery in the high-tech industry. [Source: PCB007 / 01-23]

German PCB market is growing

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:09:09 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 01-21]

Sanmina-SCI's PCB Facility Receives AS9100 Aero Certification

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 14:08:01 +0000

This certification signifies that the company's PCB facility in the center of Silicon Valley complies with all requirements of the AS9100 quality management system. [Source: PCB007 / 01-17]

PCB material prices to rise

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:22:55 +0000

Some PCB material suppliers have raised their prices while others are likely to follow suit soon, which is expected to impact PCB makers' profits in the first quarter of 2010, according to industry sources. Copper-clad laminates (CCL) maker Nan Ya Plastics, co... [Source: DigiTimes (FEE) / 01-12]

Multi-Fineline Shrs Tumble On Weak Outlook

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:42:44 +0000

Multi-Fineline Electronix (MFLX) shares are down sharply in late trading on a much-weaker-than-expected outlook for its fiscal second quarter ending in March. For the December quarter, the maker of flexible printed circuit boards said it now sees revenue of ab... [Source: BARRONS.com: Tech Trader Daily / 01-12]

PCB material suppliers to raise prices

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 07:36:23 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 01-12]

Nan Ya PCB Beats December Revenue Guidance

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:47:59 +0000

Nanya Printed Circuit Board (NPC) has reported revenues of NT$2.7 billion (US$84.99 million) for December 2009, slightly better than its estimated NT$2.5-2.6 billion. [Source: PCB007 / 01-10]

Sunstone Circuits Creates New Position of Media Marketing Manager

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 14:30:40 +0000

Sunstone Circuits, the printed circuit board (PCB) prototype solutions provider, has appointed Derek Morrison as the media marketing manager. In this position, Morrison will play a critical role in the advertising, branding and public relations programs for Su... [Source: Business Wire / 01-10]

Altium Designer roadshow starts rolling

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:44:36 +0000

According to Phil Mayo, MD of Premier, the intention is to explore system-on-FPGA development, rapid FPGA prototyping, schematic capture and PCB layout [Source: Electronics Weekly / 01-05]

IC substrate maker NPC beats December revenue guidance

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:44:30 +0000

Nanya Printed Circuit Board (NPC) has reported revenues of NT$2.7 billion (US$84.99 million) for December 2009, slightly better than its estimated NT$2.5-2.6 billion. The IC substrate maker expects revenues for the first quarter of 2010 to defy seasonal patter... [Source: DigiTimes (FEE) / 01-05]

DDi Corp. Completes Acquisition of Coretec Inc.

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 20:17:54 +0000

DDi Corp. (NASDAQ:DDIC) and Coretec Inc. (TSX:CYY), both leading providers of technologically advanced printed circuit board (PCB) engineering and manufacturing services, announced today that DDi has completed the acquisition of Coretec. As previously announce... [Source: Business Wire / 12-31]

Printed circuit board shipments decline

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:23:03 +0000

SupplyChainNews - Purchasing - Top Stories - Book-to-bill ratio remains positive, indicating healthy... [Source: SupplyChainNews.com / 12-31]

Optoelectronics PCB makers see strong orders for 1Q10

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:20:10 +0000

Taiwan PCB Techvest (TPT), Tripod Technology and Dynamic Electronics, have all reported that orders for optoelectronics PCBs remain strong for the first quarter of 2010 driven by demand from the China market, and defying seasonal trends. [Source: DigiTimes (FEE) / 12-31]

Industry Collaboration Resounding Theme in Strengthening National Defense and North American PCB Market, IPC Technology Interchange Puts Marching Orders in Motion

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:05:40 +0000

eeBulletin - IPC News [Source: EE Bulletin / 12-30]

Performance Technologies Announces Agreement to Outsource Manufacturing of its Printed Circuit Board Assembly

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:22:14 +0000

Performance Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTIX), a leading developer of communication platforms and systems, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Mack Technologies, Inc. (MTI) of Westford, Massachusetts whereby MTI will supply the printed c... [Source: PRNewswire - Technology / 12-29]

Taiwan PCB Techvest Floats Stocks on TWSE

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:49:38 +0000

In the first day of trading, the company`s share price shot up 112% to close at NT$67.8 (US$2.1) per share. [Source: PCB007 / 12-29]

HannStar Board and GCE expect 20% notebook PCB shipment growth in 2010

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:44:21 +0000

Notebook PCB makers HannStar Board and Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE) both have forecast 15-20% on-year shipment growth in 2010, based on Compal Electronics' and Quanta Computer's optimistic notebook shipment targets for next year. Both PCB makers estimate the... [Source: DigiTimes (FEE) / 12-29]

Strong PCB sales in LED heat sink substrates

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:21:01 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 12-23]

Sunstone Circuits Boosts ValueProto PCBs

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:14:34 +0000

Sunstone Circuits(R), the printed circuit board (PCB) prototype solutions provider, has enhanced ValueProtoTM PCBs for the electronic enthusiast seeking an affordable option for small quantities of two-layer PCBs. [Source: PCB007 / 12-20]

Sunstone Circuits Remains Committed to Customers 24/7/365, Even During the Holidays

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:56:52 +0000

Sunstone Circuits(R), the printed circuit board (PCB) prototype solutions provider, will be open throughout the holidays, offering live extreme customer support 24/7/365, even on Christmas morning. Often competitors suggest they are available to meet their cus... [Source: Business Wire / 12-18]

Kontron AG Expands its Mentor Graphics Expedition PCB Environment with HyperLynx Power Integrity Solution

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:35:01 +0000

Mentor Graphics Corporation, (NASDAQ:MENT) today announced that Kontron AG, headquartered in Eching, Germany, has expanded its Expedition(tm) Enterprise PCB installation from Mentor Graphics, with worldwide usage of the Mentor Graphics HyperLynx(R) solution fo... [Source: Business Wire / 12-16]

German PCB market recovers in September

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:13:14 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 12-16]

Civa buys bankrupt PCB trader Capinor

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 06:53:08 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 12-14]

Nordic PCB firm files for bankruptcy

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:06:25 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 12-13]

Sunstone Circuits Enhances ValueProto PCBs

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:32:06 +0000

Sunstone Circuits(R), the printed circuit board (PCB) prototype solutions provider, has enhanced ValueProto(tm) PCBs for the electronic enthusiast seeking an affordable option for small quantities of two-layer PCBs. Additional features of the ValueProto servic... [Source: Business Wire / 12-09]

IPC Printed Board Defense Roadmap

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 06:51:18 +0000

eeBulletin - IPC - Addresses high density interconnects [Source: EE Bulletin / 12-08]

Surging copper price to impact PCB supply chain

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:59:49 +0000

Copper foil and copper-clad laminates (CCL) makers' profits in the fourth quarter of 2009 will be eroded since the average copper price per ton has topped US$7000, compared to US$6100-US$6700 in November, according to industry sources. PCB makers are also conc... [Source: DigiTimes (FEE) / 12-03]

Polar Adds Speedflex Flex-Rigid PCB Capability to the Speedstack Layer Stackup Design System

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 07:02:07 +0000

Polar Instruments has added a new flex-rigid PCB design option to Speedstack, the industry's best-selling PCB layer stackup design system. The addition of Speedflex flex-rigid design to Speedstack allows PCB fabricators and OEM designers to create and accurate... [Source: Business Wire / 12-02]

Printed circuit board shipments dropped in October

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:26:00 +0000

SupplyChainNews - Purchasing - Top Stories - Shipments of rigid and flexible PCBs fell 8.3% last... [Source: SupplyChainNews.com / 12-01]

Dynamic narrows 4Q09 revenue decline expectations

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:02:38 +0000

PCB maker Dynamic Electronics has said its fourth-quarter 2009 revenue decline is expected to narrow to below 10%, compared to 10-15% predicted earlier. Dynamic expects to see revenue growth in November thanks to stable orders as well as delayed shipments from... [Source: DigiTimes (FEE) / 11-30]

China PCB Market to Decline 18.2% 2009, but will Recover in 2010

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:10:39 +0000

In 2008, the sales revenue of PCB (printed circuit board) products in Chinese market has achieved Rmb118.8 billion ($17.4 billion at $1:Rmb6.83), with the single sided PCB, double sided PCB, multilayer .... [Source: ECN Asia / 11-27]

In Depth: PCB-layout techniques for gigasample ADCs

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:37:23 +0000

When a multilayer board operates at speeds greater than a few hundred megahertz, it's a challenge to maintain signals without mismatches, losses, distortion, or EMI. Follow these guidelines for PCB layout to preserve signal integrity and achieve high-speed per... [Source: Electronics Weekly / 11-27]

User Challenges Drive New Generation of PCB Design Tools

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:11:42 +0000

Electronics Digest - Industry Insights - PCB design has been a quiet little corner of the EDA industry that's typically overshadowed by IC design. But every chip must ultimately go into a package and onto a board, and given the increase in IC complexity and sp... [Source: Electronics Digest / 11-27]

Taiwan PCB makers not rushing to HDI boards for e-book readers

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:01:46 +0000

With the exception of Gold Circuit Electronics (GCE), most Taiwan PCB makers are still reluctant to enter the production of HDI boards for e-book readers as demand from the sector is still not sufficient, according to industry sources. [Source: DigiTimes (FEE) / 11-27]

DDi Corp. Announces Agreement to Acquire Coretec Inc.

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:07:26 +0000

DDi Corp. (NASDAQ:DDIC), and Coretec Inc. (TSX:CYY), both leading providers of technologically advanced printed circuit board (PCB) engineering and manufacturing services, announced today that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the Agreement) pursu... [Source: Business Wire / 11-26]

IPC Releases PCB Industry Results for October 2009

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:13:13 +0000

eeBulletin - IPC News [Source: EE Bulletin / 11-26]

Chinese PCB market demand to slide 18,2% in 2009

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:11:24 +0000

[Source: evertiq / 11-24]

Chinese PCB market to drop 18% in 2009, says analyst

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:58:50 +0000

Frost & Sullivan forecasts that the Chinese market demands for PCB products reach RMB97.2 billion with the decrease of 18.2 percent in 2009, but the market is expected to rebound gradually in 2010. [Source: EETimes Semi News / 11-23]

Taiyo America Expands Offerings for Printed Electronics, PV

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:48:10 +0000

Taiyo America, Inc., a subsidiary of Taiyo Ink Mfg. Co., Ltd.(R) (Tokyo, Japan) the leader in solder mask technology for printed circuit boards, now offers an expanded line of conductive ink products for printed electronics and photovoltaic applications. [Source: PCB007 / 11-23]

German PCB Revenues Down 8.9% in August

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:47:58 +0000

Revenue for Germany's PCB industry was down 8.9% in August compared to August 2008 values, according to the VdL and ZVEI. [Source: PCB007 / 11-23]

Eltek Reports Q3 2009 Financial Results

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:25:15 +0000

Eltek Ltd. (NASDAQ:ELTK), the leading Israeli manufacturer of advanced flex-rigid circuitry solutions, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2009 and the nine-month period ended September 30, 2009. Revenues for the third quarter ended ... [Source: Business Wire / 11-23]