TAIPEI -- The first Electronic Circuit World Convention was held in London in 1979. It was conceived to bring the world's interconnect technologists and senior management together to discuss the latest trends and opportunities in the printed circuit industry and the IPC’s Dieter Bergman was one of the leaders in the initiative. Thirty-two years and 11 ECWCs later, he is still the traffic cop at the center of technology and standards. Read more ...

TAIPEI -- Foxconn Electronics reported October revenues rose 21.7% year-over-year to NT$295.5 billion (US$9.8 billion) on broad-based end-market demand. Read more ...

CHANGSHU, CHINA -- Doosan Electro-Materials reportedly has launched copper-clad laminate production at its plant here, with capacity slated to double by next year, according to published reports.

TAIPEI -- Struggling world economies and disrupted supply chains will take their toll on PCB market growth in 2012, the chairman of a top trade group said this week.