“The goal of the IPC 2-12c Cybersecurity Protection Standard Task Group is to develop a new industry standard to provide a system to reduce the manufacturing supply-chain cybersecurity risks. We are pleased to have Didrik Bech and his experience within cybersecurity onboard as Vice Chair,” says Chris Jorgensen, Director Technology Transfer at IPC.

Mr. Anaya Vardya, president and CEO of American Standard Circuits, announced that his company has acquired a new 8 camera post etch punch from C.A. Picard. The new VIP-25 is the final piece in a plan to establish the highest front-end registration capabilities possible.

Atlanta, GA – ECIA’s Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) issued a document to provide areas for consideration and best practices for how manufacturers, distributors and manufacturer’s representatives in the electronic component industry can safely and effectively adapt their selling organizations in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The content in this document is derived from a combination of remote customer engagement policies and strategies along with guidance regarding face to face selling activities and other external stakeholder meetings.

DYCONEX is recording its first results from its scheme to reduce the lead time in manufacturing. Production flow has been improved over the past eight months, while waiting times have been cut and investments have been made in new machinery.