BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, July 27, 2022 — The electronics manufacturing industry is applauding the U.S. Senate for taking bipartisan action on legislation that will, if enacted, spur a new era of innovation, manufacturing and investment within the electronics industry.
The “CHIPS+” legislation, includes more than $52 billion funding to implement the CHIPS Act; at least $2.5 billion for advanced packaging R&D; as well as additional measures to boost American R&D. The measure passed in a bipartisan vote, 64-33.
“This legislation is the first step in strengthening a critical part of the U.S. electronics supply chain,” said IPC President and CEO John Mitchell. “Today's vote demonstrates that a robust and innovative electronics manufacturing industry is a strategic priority for the United States.”
“With the August recess looming, the House must take action now and pass this legislation without delay,” Mitchell continued. “We also urge the Biden administration and Congress to remain committed to continue the work of bolstering the entire electronics ecosystem to ensure innovative, resilient, and secure electronics manufacturing. Chips do not function on their own.”
IPC is the industry’s leading advocate for building U.S. advanced packaging capabilities. IPC studies have urged Congress to couple its investments in semiconductor manufacturing with additional support for advanced packaging, printed circuit boards (PCBs), and related technologies. Without such action, U.S.-made chips will continue to be sent offshore to be manufactured into finished products, leaving the United States vulnerable to supply chain shocks.
For more information, visit www.IPC.org. About IPC
IPC (www.IPC.org) is a global industry association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 3,000+ member companies which represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, industry intelligence and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.
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AUSTIN -- TechSearch International’s latest analysis describes high-performance package options with an update on TSMC’s new offerings, including the latest organics CoWoS® versions. New high-end product examples using fan-out on substrate are discussed. Features of the build-up substrates supporting redistribution layer (RDL) structures are provided. Applications for high-performance wafer-to-wafer hybrid bonding are also described. Trends in integrated photonics packaging are discussed, including the use of fan-out options.
The report includes OSAT financials and examines economic trends impacting the industry. The past two years saw phenomenal growth in shipments of smartphones and PCs. Reduced demand for smartphones and PCs this year is changing package demand. High-performance and mid-range Samsung smartphones are examined to determine package usage.
TechSearch International analyzes changes in the gap between manufacturing demand and capacity for build-up substrates. Lower demand for PCs is easing the shortage this year, but demand continues to increase for the more complex, more expensive FC-BGA substrates. Examples of substrate features are included. IC package substrate design rules for major suppliers are provided in the report.
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Uyemura (Southington, Connecticut) President Mark Eonta has announced the appointment of Troy McNulty as Uyemura’s national sales manager.
McNulty was, most recently, the company’s Midwest sales and technical manager, where he managed the high-activity region that includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Michigan. He is said to have over two decades of experience in research and chemical formulation, sales and technical service related to electro-chemicals. In his new post, McNulty will manage sales teams across the U.S. and Canada for both of the company’s business sectors: general metal finishing and printed circuit/semiconductor.
“I’m most looking forward to pursuing new applications for TWX-42 RAIG,“ McNulty says. “This is our Reduction-Assisted Immersion Gold — an environmentally favored process for ENIG, ENEPIG and EPIG. It is a unique ‘mixed reaction’ process that produces a highly uniform non-porous deposit, and is one of the most important processes in our portfolio.”
McNulty will continue to work from his base in Chicago.
KIRKLAND, QUEBEC, CANADA, July 15, 2022 /EINPresswire.com / -- Pulsar Circuits, a leading printed circuit board manufacturer based in Canada, recently introduced advanced multi-layered PCBs and backplane products designed to client specifications. The company operates from Quebec throughout Canada and the USA and can manufacture rigid printed circuit boards based on specific client requirements with up to 12 layers.
Pulsar Circuits is recognized as an industry leader for its manufacture of advanced multi-layered PCBs and backplane products designed to client specifications. The company is known for the best rigid-flex PCB fabrication in the industry. Its fabrication capabilities include thermal management solutions that include heat sinks, circuit tracks as narrow as 3mm, HDI fabrication features such as micro BGA, flip chip, and Types I, II, and III microwaves, Mil-Spec approved with AS9100, MIL-P-55110, and MIL-PRF-31032 certifications, and 48-hour QTA production support with volume production.
The best thing about Pulsar Circuits is its dedication to its clients. The company has always prioritized customer relations. Its customer support and engineering centers have a global reach to better serve clients in diverse locations. Combined with its extensive fabrication network, the company is now a premier single-source provider of backplane and PCB products.
“We believe in great customer service,” says a team member.“Our company is committed to ensuring that our clients get the answers they need, and we're willing to help out with any questions you may have. If you need assistance with anything, then feel free to contact our friendly staff, who will be happy to work with you to resolve the issue. Our end goal is to do everything we can to meet your professional needs and do so in a way that advances your business and your business goals.”
Pulsar Circuits has been instrumental in ensuring that its clients get the best PCBs available on the market. The company is also known for its exemplary customer service and has a dedicated staff that provides its customers with the answers they need.
About Pulsar Circuits:- Pulsar Circuits is a reputable printed circuit board manufacturer that operates from Quebec throughout Canada and the USA. Besides having 20 years of experience, the company is committed to providing its customers with the absolute advanced printed circuit board found in Canada or the US. Besides bare printed circuit boards, the team also specializes in LED lighting and makes all its products according to the most recent and highest standards in the industry.
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BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 100 top executives representing companies in the U.S. electronics manufacturing industry are urging the U.S. Congress to address critical shortcomings in the printed circuit board (PCB) industry and the entire U.S. electronics supply chain.
The letter, organized by IPC, a global electronics manufacturing association, urged all members of the U.S. House to support H.R. 7677, the Supporting American Printed Circuit Boards Act of 2022, which would incentivize purchases of domestically produced PCBs as well as industry investments in factories, equipment, workforce training, and research and development (R&D).
The letter stressed that the legislation, introduced by Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Blake Moore (R-UT), is critical to rebuilding a severely depleted but still-critical U.S. manufacturing sector; would ease an already strained U.S. supply chain; and would strengthen U.S. national security. PCBs are a critical component of the electronics ecosystem and are as integral to electronics as semiconductors. In fact, electronic systems cannot function without PCBs, and yet the United States is overwhelmingly reliant on non-domestic sources of them and is falling behind in cutting-edge PCB technologies.
“Despite the importance of PCBs to electronics systems, they have been an afterthought to policymakers for decades,” said IPC President and CEO John Mitchell. “This bipartisan legislation, if passed, will stimulate critical investments in PCB research and manufacturing in the United States. We’re glad to see so many industry leaders agree and join us in urging congressional support for this bill.”
A recent IPC report found that the United States has lost its historic dominance in PCB fabrication. Since 2000, U.S. share of global PCB production has fallen from over 30% to just 4%; China now dominates the sector at around 50%. The report also emphasized that any loss of access to non-domestic sources of PCBs would be “catastrophic” to the United States’ ability to produce electronics for weapons systems, communications equipment, medical devices, energy systems, and more.
The full letter and signatories can be found here.
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