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.

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.