Rafal Przeslawski, Xilinx takes top prize
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, February 10, 2022 — The inaugural IPC Design Competition at IPC APEX EXPO 2022 resulted in a win for Rafal Przeslawski, Xilinx, whose printed circuit board design earned him the top prize.
Mulino, OR February 08, 2022 – Sunstone Circuits® is pleased to announce the addition of Debra Coburn to our Sunstone Management team as Human Resources Manager. Human resources is an important piece to the overall success of a business as it encourages productivity and the development of team members, among other initiatives. In her new role, Coburn’s background in Human Resources will be a tremendous asset to the Sunstone team. Debra brings valuable experience from her previous roles in the following areas: Recruitment, COVID management and extensive knowledge of Team Management and Compliance. Working with teams and performance management is what she does well.
MILPITAS, Calif. – February 4, 2022 – SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today commended the passage of the America COMPETES Act of 2022 by the United States House of Representatives. The bill includes funding for the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America (CHIPS) Act, earmarked to strengthen U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research.
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, February 4, 2022 — Three IPC volunteers who have fostered a collaborative spirit, made significant contributions to standards development, and have consistently demonstrated a commitment to global standardization efforts, were presented with Dieter Bergman IPC Fellowship awards at IPC APEX EXPO 2022. Bev Christian, Doug Pauls, and Jose Servin were chosen as award recipients because they embody the work ethic and spirit of the late Dieter Bergman, a pioneer and industry icon. They will bestow Dieter Bergman Memorial Scholarship awards on the university or college of their choice.
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, February 3, 2022 — From revolutionary innovations displayed on the show floor to expert insights conveyed in technical conference sessions, professional development courses and standards development committee meetings, IPC APEX EXPO 2022 provided the education and networking connections that helped 3,647 visitors address today’s business challenges and prepare for their factories of future.
MILPITAS, Calif. – February 2, 2022 – SEMI, the industry association representing the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, and the American Semiconductor Academy (ASA) Initiative, a collaborative national education network of faculty at universities and colleges across the U.S. who are engaged in semiconductor research and education, today announced a partnership to build a comprehensive workforce development program designed to close the microelectronics industry’s widening talent gap. This partnership will bolster workforce education and training programs nationwide, targeting job skills, academic degrees and continuing education to grow and diversify the talent pool for the industry as well as to accelerate scientific innovation and technology commercialization.