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TAIPEI, TAIWAN -- Nanya PCB reported second-quarter net earnings rose 22.7% sequentially to NT$789.7 million (US$27.2 million) on higher capacity utilization.

Read more: Nanya's Q2 Profits Up 23% Sequentially

WASHINGTON -- In a sharp turnabout, the Ozone Transport Commission today released a updated draft of its model rule for emission reduction, proposing a substantially higher limit than in the previous draft.

Read more: Latest OTC Draft Ups VOC Limits

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Worldwide production of printed circuit boards in 2010 grew 19% year-over-year to approximately $54.8 billion, says IPC.

Read more: Worldwide PCB Sales Up 19% in 2010

WASHINGTON -- A proposed rule regulating the volume of ozone that can be released in the Northeast US could force considerable changes to the way cleaning chemistries are used, industry experts say.

Read more: Value of Pending Ozone Rules Challenged

SHENZHEN – The 2011 International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair will take place at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center Nov. 30 - Dec. 2.

More than 340 suppliers in 1,450 booths will showcase their latest products and solutions.

This HKPCA and IPC show marks its 10th anniversary, using 30,000 m² of show floor, up 200% compared to the first show.

Exhibitors include Atotech, Carl Zeiss, Dow, Elec & Eltek, Grandmake, Han’s, Hitachi Via, Jadason, Kingboard, Machvision, Multek, Ofuna, Orbotech, Protek, Samwo Group, Schmid, Schmoll, TTM, WKK, Zhengye and others.

Events include an international technical conference, onsite forum, hand soldering competition, and a golf tournament. The three-day event is expected to draw around 35,000 visitors.

Register at www.hkpca-ipc-show.org.