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Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 02 December 2013

TOKYO -- Panasonic plans to close printed circuit board plants in Japan, Vietnam and Taiwan in a cost-savings measure, the company said.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 02 December 2013

MIGDAL HAEMEK, ISRAEL -- Camtek said it would focus its activity in the field of digital 3D printing for the printed circuit board industry. The firm will center its main businesses on the PCB and semiconductor end-markets and will cease R&D on its Xact characterization and failure analysis equipment for semiconductor development.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 27 November 2013

PETACH-TIKVA, ISRAEL -- Eltek announced net profit for the third quarter rose 333% to $585,000. The company also set a revenue record for the period.

Details: Written by Staff; Category: Fab News; Published: 26 November 2013

LEOBEN, AUSTRIA – AT&S reported revenue for the September quarter of EUR 157.4 million, up 22.3% year-over-year.

MANIEMA PROVINCE, DRC -- Changes in local trade following the agreement to mine conflict-free metals in the Democratic Republic of Congo have had many positive impacts on the community, according to the promoters of a new mining traceability program.

ARLINGTON, VA -- California, through its Department of Toxic Substances Control, is proceeding with a major new regulatory program aimed at reducing or eliminating many toxic chemicals in consumer products. The state’s actions could significantly impact the way many consumer products are made and sold in
California, the United States, and other large markets.