CHANDLER, AZ – Rogers Corporation (NYSE: ROG) ("Rogers") announced today that Laura Russell has been appointed to serve as the Company’s new Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer effective December 10.
"Since taking over as interim CFO in August, Laura has proven to be an invaluable addition to Rogers’ senior executive team," said Colin Gouveia, Rogers' President and CEO. "She has demonstrated outstanding leadership of critical finance functions and has already made significant contributions. Laura brings extensive business and financial expertise from leading companies, which will be a tremendous asset to Rogers as we continue to execute our strategic objectives."
Ms. Russell, age 49, joined Rogers in September 2023 as Vice President of Finance and served in that capacity until her appointment as interim CFO in August 2024. Prior to joining the Company, from July 2021 to September 2023, Ms. Russell served as the Vice President of Finance, Operations for Wolfspeed. From December 2015 to July 2021, Ms. Russell was the Vice President of Finance for the Radio Products business of NXP Semiconductors ("NXP"). Prior to NXP, from 1997 to December 2015, Ms. Russell served in multiple roles with Motorola and Freescale Semiconductors (later acquired by NXP). Ms. Russell earned her BA in Business Economics from the University of the West of Scotland and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
MUNICH, GERMANY – Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc., German Branch, with EU headquarters in Munich, has opened a laboratory for the production of transformer prototypes at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich-Freiham. The company, which specializes in transformers for switch-mode power supplies and customized inductive components, is part of the Würth Elektronik eiSos Group. In Munich, they produce custom magnetics prototypes using first-class equipment and high-quality materials. On November 11, 2024, the new facility was presented to customers and partners including a tour of the test fields, EMC chambers and the office and meeting areas designed according to modern New Work aspects.
The main purpose of the new capacities is to promote intensive and transparent collaboration with customers. In-house prototype development and production enables the design engineers to also accompany their process in its implementation. All products are tested individually using advanced equipment and methods. The facility's technical equipment offers new opportunities for R&D projects and patent development. Students and young talents also benefit from the site's extensive equipment for research and final theses. In the future, prototypes of high-performance products and wireless power coils will also be produced here at the Hightech Innovation Center in Munich.
ATLANTA – ECIA is pleased to announce that Ultra Librarian has joined its ECIA Service Partner Program. The ECIA Services Partner (ESP) program was established to extend the value and offering of the Association to its members. By leveraging outside organizations that have a proven track record of working with our industry, ECIA can offer additional benefits to our members in addressing business needs that are deemed to not be part of the Association’s core functions.
Ultra Librarian is the world’s largest CAD library, offering free access to schematic symbols, PCB footprints, 3D STEP models, and reference designs in all major CAD formats making it easier and faster for engineers to select and design in components. They help component manufacturers and distributors connect directly with engineers during design time with access to intelligent CAD models. With a new design win occurring every 10 seconds on this platform, listing products on Ultra Librarian increases exposure, and accessibility, helping companies reach a wider audience, driving sales.
“Over 325,000 PCB engineers are using Ultra Librarian’s platform each month,” noted Victor Meijers, Sr. Vice President ECIA. “Ultra Librarian offers direct access to our members’ target customers, increasing design wins and industry recognition.”
"We are thrilled to join the ECIA as a strategic partner. This partnership aligns perfectly with our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the electronic components supply chain,” said Manny Marcano, President and CEO at Ultra Librarian. “This collaboration is an important step forward in our mission to have the most comprehensive, accurate, and supply chain resilient electronic component libraries available. Connecting our CAD libraries with the fully authorized supply chain data from ECIA TrustedParts.com will ensure engineers across the globe will be able to quickly and effectively find and design-in parts that are ready to purchase from reliable partners. We look forward to working closely with the ECIA and their members to provide innovative supply chain and component discovery solutions.”
SHENZHEN – VictoryPCB has been providing clients all over the world with high-density, high-precision, and high-quality printed circuit boards (PCBs) for 19 years. Boasting a state-of-the-art facility, occupying 30000 sq mt and handling 3000 part numbers each year, VictoryPCB is constantly enhancing its standing as a reliable partner for companies in the consumer electronics, automotive, medical, and telecommunications sectors.
Quick PCB Assembly Services
With unparalleled turnaround times for PCB assembly services, VictoryPCB has established a reputation for efficiency and speed. The business provides full-service PCB assembly, which includes rigorous testing, material sourcing, design validation, and SMT production. Consumers gain from volume reductions and coordinated purchasing, which provide affordable solutions without sacrificing quality. VictoryPCB meets its customers' crucial time-to-market needs with delivery periods as short as 24 hours for SMT processing and 48 hours for conventional PCBA parts.
At the Heart of Sustainability
VictoryPCB is committed to environmental sustainability in addition to producing PCBs of superior quality. To reduce its environmental impact, the company recycles materials, employs lead-free procedures, and conforms with environmental regulations. This dedication to environmentally friendly production is in line with international initiatives to advance sustainable development.
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VictoryPCB's emphasis on client satisfaction has garnered positive feedback from customers all around the world.
USA's William Richard exclaims, "Victory offers first-rate PCB assembly services. The group is enthusiastic, quick to respond, and constantly prioritizes the needs of the client. They are a trustworthy business partner.
Addy Gauzu from Spain, shared, "Shenzhen Victory PCB constantly communicates well and fulfills orders promptly. Working with such experts is a pleasure."
Irene Jones from Germany says," We received well-packaged PCB boards that easily passed our inspection. VictoryPCB is a reputable Chinese manufacturer that offers top-notch goods and services.
EL DORADO HILLS, CA – The Occam Group, developers of an innovative advanced electronics manufacturing methodology announced the addition of Dana Korf (Korf Consultancy) to its leadership team. Korf, a seasoned PCB professional, will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and expanding Occam’s capabilities for the electronics industry.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dana to the Occam team,” said Ray Rasmussen, Managing Partner. “His years in the PCB industry and deep expertise in PCB design and manufacturing will be invaluable as we continue to advance and improve the capabilities of the Occam Process.”
Korf has worked on a wide range of complex PCB projects. His knowledge and skills will be instrumental in optimizing the Occam Process for component assemblies. By eliminating the traditional soldering process, Occam offers numerous advantages, including improved reliability, reduced costs, and enhanced environmental sustainability. In addition, Occam’s inherent capabilities include: improved thermal management, EMI mitigation and reduced RF interference, simplifying designs and manufacturing. Occam’s additive approach lends itself to significantly greater efficiencies and is positioned to lead the industry for years to come.
Occam inventor, Joe Fjelstad stated: “the continuing industry journey to create PCBs to meet future product needs for advanced electronics has resulted in a significant increase in complexity and cost, severely limiting the number of prospective manufacturers to meet those needs. The investment required to fabricate advanced PCB based packaging solutions are approaching those required for making semiconductor ICs thus fiscally limiting growth and constraining the supply base. The Occam concept seeks to significantly simplify the manufacturing process, allowing more to be done with less, greatly reducing the need for these very complex designs currently driving the industry. One area where we know Dana will be able to make significant contributions is in defining and realizing the additive/3D printing opportunity for Occam. It is an area where he has competently demonstrated his industry recognized vision and leadership”
“I am excited to join Occam and contribute to the advancement of this innovative methodology,” said Korf. “Occam has the potential to transform the electronics industry, and I look forward to working with the Occam team to make this happen.”
SUZHOU, CHINA – Ventec International Group and high-tech design and manufacturing company Teltonika announce that Ventec is to become supply chain partner and primary supplier of PCB base materials to Teltonika, which is preparing to open a new PCB manufacturing plant at its base in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Teltonika has a wide range of innovative products and services, including telemetry and IoT (Internet of Things) devices, energy systems including EV-charging solutions, advanced medical equipment, and networking, with ODM and EMS services including PCB assembly, testing, and box-build. The new PCB manufacturing plant will produce high-performance boards for use within Teltonika’s own product divisions and to commercial EMS customers.
Ventec has a broad portfolio of substrate materials to fulfil Teltonika’s wide-ranging production needs, including a selection of lead-free FR4 formulas, as well as advanced halogen free FR15.1 materials. In addition, Ventec’s low-loss materials cover a wide performance spectrum for efficiency-focused, high-speed networking and computing systems, and thermal substrates help maximize reliability in highly dissipative applications such as power conversion, and rapid EV charging.
“With their extensive and high-performing product portfolio, resilient, integrated supply chain, local logistical and technical support, and commitment to ongoing technological development, Ventec is the perfect supplier to support our new PCB manufacturing division,” said Tomas Auruškevičius, CEO of Teltonika’s PCB manufacturing plant. “As we ramp up in-house PCB production to support our diverse electronic manufacturing activities, we expect this to be a long and successful collaboration, founded on our mutual commitment to sustainability and reliance on creative supply chain and technical innovation.”
“We are excited to win the trust of Teltonika and bring our fully owned distribution and service center model to the project, which will deliver a powerful boost to PCB manufacturing in Europe,” said Jason Chung, Ventec International Group CEO. “We have committed ourselves over many years to developing our model, which combines global reach with high levels of local service and support.”
“Teltonika has recognized our capability to deliver technically advanced products, efficiently, and tailor the supply chain to meet our customers’ service, technical and commercial goals, with full local support from Ventec personnel,” added Mark Goodwin, COO of Ventec. “This is another strong validation of our work and commitment to the EMEA market.”
Further information about Ventec’s solutions and the company’s wide variety of products is available at www.venteclaminates.com
