WASHINGTON -- In a sharp turnabout, the Ozone Transport Commission today released a updated draft of its model rule for emission reduction, proposing a substantially higher limit than in the previous draft.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Worldwide production of printed circuit boards in 2010 grew 19% year-over-year to approximately $54.8 billion, says IPC.

WASHINGTON -- A proposed rule regulating the volume of ozone that can be released in the Northeast US could force considerable changes to the way cleaning chemistries are used, industry experts say.

SHENZHEN – The 2011 International Printed Circuit & Electronics Assembly Fair will take place at the Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center Nov. 30 - Dec. 2.

More than 340 suppliers in 1,450 booths will showcase their latest products and solutions.

This HKPCA and IPC show marks its 10th anniversary, using 30,000 m² of show floor, up 200% compared to the first show.

Exhibitors include Atotech, Carl Zeiss, Dow, Elec & Eltek, Grandmake, Han’s, Hitachi Via, Jadason, Kingboard, Machvision, Multek, Ofuna, Orbotech, Protek, Samwo Group, Schmid, Schmoll, TTM, WKK, Zhengye and others.

Events include an international technical conference, onsite forum, hand soldering competition, and a golf tournament. The three-day event is expected to draw around 35,000 visitors.

Register at www.hkpca-ipc-show.org.