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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.

FRANKFURT -- Germany’s PCB industry continued to grow in May as orders for printed circuit boards rose 26.6% over April.

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BANNOCKBURN, IL — IPC president Denny McGuirk has resigned to accept a new position as president and CEO of SEMI, effective Nov. 1, the trade group announced today.

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CONCORD, CANordson March and Science College of Donghua University, Shanghai have launched a joint laboratory devoted to the advancement of plasma research and furthering education in plasma technology.

The partnership includes equipment, shared research, personnel resources, and an open exchange of expertise.

The Nordson March-Science College of Donghua University Joint Laboratory will be staffed by professors and graduate students from the university.

Nordson March has contributed an AP-600 Plasma Treatment System to the lab, supplementing the university-provided electron microscope, surface energy tester, and mass spectrometer.

Nordson March develops advanced plasma processes and equipment for use in the semiconductor packaging, printed circuit board, and other manufacturing industries.

Science College of Donghua is renowned for the study of plasma physics and its applications.

PETACH-TIKVA, ISRAELEltek Ltd. reported second-quarter revenues of $11.5 million, up 29% year-over-year.

Read more: Eltek’s Q2 Revenues Up 29%

TAIPEINan Ya PCB reported July revenue rose 7.8% to NT$3.43 billion ($118 million) on higher demand for substrates for BGAs and CSPs.

Read more: Nan Ya PCB Sales Near 3-Year High

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