KUNSHAN, CHINA-- Foxconn said allegations that its has polluted a major river in China are false, insisting that its printed circuit board plants here meet all local laws and regulations. The denial comes in response to a report released last week by the Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs and other nonprofit organizations that accuses Foxconn of dumping wastewater containing high levels of heavy metals.
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – DuPont Circuit Packaging Materials and IQLP today announced ongoing efforts to further develop and refine liquid crystal polymer thin-films for use in high-speed circuit applications. DuPont plans to use LCP thin-film in the production of circuits for applications such as smart phones, telecom, internet infrastructure, high-speed computing and radar sensing devices.
HONG KONG – Researchers here have reportedly shown that printed circuit boards can be ground into powder that adsorbs toxic heavy metals in water, according to published reports.
COSTA MESA, CA -- TTM Technologies' second-quarter net income nearly doubled year-over-year to $13.1 million. For the period ended July 1, the printed circuit board manufacturer reported sales of $338 million, up 3.2% from a year ago and 3.9% sequentially.
GARBSEN, GERMANY – LPKF today announced preliminary first-half revenue growth of 39% year-over-year on unexpectedly strong first half.
WOODINVILLE, WA – A local printed circuit board fabricator contracted by the US Navy pleaded guilty Tuesday to wire fraud and violating the Arms Export Control Act.