It’s not the cable that is the chief source of EMC test failures; it’s usually the connector.

Bowman rolls out G Series XRF.

Rogers launches RO3003G2 high-frequency laminates.

PCB WEST is accepting abstracts for the 2019 technical conference.

The ECIA updated its 2-D barcode labeling specification.

Master Bond is offering a white paper that explains the importance of low CTE adhesives.

Semiconductor growth will see a noticeable slowdown in 2019 and 2020, but the industry is still healthy over the longer term.

Plexus reported fiscal first quarter revenue of $765.5 million, up 13% year-over-year and down 0.73% sequentially.

TTM Technologies lowered its fiscal fourth quarter revenue guidance on slower demand for cars and phones.

If the scores of personal health care devices at the Consumer Electronics Show were any indication, it’s clear that the Apple Watch has kicked off a rush by high-tech companies to capitalize on people’s worries about their health.

Elite Material (EMC) expects to see 2019 revenue growth driven by robust demand from handset and automotive electronics sectors for its HDI laminate.

SMTC has been awarded a $9 million, five-year contract to support the US Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division.

MIRTEC appointed Kirby & Demarest manufacturers’ representative in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia.

Z-Axis installed a PVA Delta 6 robotic dispenser.

Super Dry Totech named IPT distributor in Ireland.

Rehm named Julian Klaiber head of internal sales and Christoph Maier responsible for sales in southeast Germany.

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