BANNOCKBURN, IL – IPC today issued support for the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) provisions that would bolster the resiliency and security of the electronics manufacturing ecosystem, including PCB fabrication and PCBA.

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SAN DIEGO – IPC will push its signature trade show back two months to March due to ongoing concerns with Covid-19.

Read more: IPC Apex Expo 2021 Rescheduled for March

CUPERTINO, CA – The US Patent and Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that discusses the manufacture of smart fabrics with specialized equipment that could be used to form fabric with integrated electrical components, according to reports.

Read more: US PTO Publishes Apple Patent Application on Smart Fabrics

TAOYUAN, TAIWAN – HannStar Board posted August revenues up 8.8% year-over-year to NT$4.2 billion (US$144.4 million), while Gold Circuit Electronics saw revenues of NT$2.2 billion, up 42%, say reports.

Read more: Taiwan Rigid PCB Makers See Record Growth in August