BANNOCKBURN, IL – The Emerging/Critical Interconnection Technology program will receive $2 million in federal appropriations for 2009, up 60% year-over-year.
 
The E/CIT program was created in 2002 to strengthen the Department of Defense and the US PCB industry.
 
Operated by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane (IN) Division, E/CIT is designed to ensure the military has the latest technical capabilities, processes and equipment to support war-fighter requirements. 
 
The program facilitates solutions to current military problems and evaluates leading-edge design and manufacturing technologies for future military and commercial requirements.
 
IPC is among the groups that has advocated for funds for the program.

REDMOND, WA– Prototron Circuits has appointed Ron Martin to manage sales efforts in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Mississippi. Martin brings over 20 years of experience in the electronics industry to Prototron, as the company expands its sales force to a national level. Prior to joining the company, Martin worked in sales for several printed circuit board companies, including Tyco, Hallmark and Millgray.