Mike Buetow

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Amphenol RF Extends SMA Connectors Line

1 week ago | pcdandf.com | Mike Buetow

Amphenol RF SMA connectors are now compatible with 0.81 mm and 1.32 mm cable, engineered for secure, routable RF performance in harsh environments. Features threaded coupling mechanism and support for up to 9 GHz. Meets demands of Wi-Fi 7 and other high-frequency applications. Tested for 500 mating cycles and built with gold-plated brass and stainless steel components. Suited for antennas, telecom and aerospace systems. Preconfigured and custom cable assemblies available.
'Crippling' Tariffs Crush Sales Sentiment in April, ECIA Says

2 weeks ago | pcdandf.com | Mike Buetow

ATLANTA -- Calling the tariffs levied by the US and China "crippling," the Electronic Components Industry Association said sales sentiment plummeted in April. The overall component average index score collapsed by 18.8 points between March and April as it plunged to 94.7, 16.6 points below expectations, according to ECIA's monthly survey of manufacturers and distributors.
For Design Tools, Another Record. Can It Last?

2 weeks ago | pcdandf.com | Mike Buetow

If a recession is indeed ahead, Wally Rhines thinks the PCB design software industry is a “great place to hide.” The figure tells the story: sales of printed circuit board design software set yet another record in the fourth quarter. The data, tracked by the ESD Alliance (part of Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International), tell a remarkable tale of growth. The industry has experienced just three year-over-year down quarters over the past decade.
Talking (Board) Shop with the Seers

2 weeks ago | pcdandf.com | Mike Buetow

It’s not often you get the chance to talk shop with Hayao Nakahara, Gene Weiner, Tom Kastner and David Schild. When you do, you’re best off sitting back and listening. That was the order of the day during the PCB East conference last month. Under the auspices of another media group, I was asked to moderate a panel on the future of PCB manufacturing in North America.
North American PCB Industry Shipments Slip 3.1% in March

3 weeks ago | pcdandf.com | Mike Buetow

BANNOCKBURN, IL — The 90-day moving average among North American printed circuit board fabricators fell 3.1% from a year ago, IPC announced today. Shipments were down 2.3% from February, but for the year shipments are up 8.7% year-over-year. The book-to-bill ratio fell 90 basis points to 1.24. It remained well above the benchmark 1.0 mark, suggesting future growth.
Element Solutions' Electronics Business Sales Rise 13%

3 weeks ago | circuitsassembly.com | Mike Buetow

MIAMI -- Element Solutions reported first quarter net sales at its electronics segment increased 13% to $394 million. Organic net sales increased 10%. Adjusted EBITDA was $89 million, up 6%. On a constant currency basis, adjusted EBITDA increased 9%. Element Solutions is the parent company of MacDermid and Alpha. Overall revenue was $594 million, up 3% over the first quarter of 2024. Organic net sales increased 5%. Net income was $98 million, versus $56 million in 2024, an increase of 75%.
Despite Q1 Sales Drop, Scanfil Confirms Positive Outlook

3 weeks ago | circuitsassembly.com | Mike Buetow

OULU, FINLAND – Scanfil reported first quarter revenue of 192.6 million euros ($219.3 million), down 3.2% from a year ago. EBITA fell 4.1% to EUR 12.6 million on a comparable basis, while EBITA margin ticked down 10 basis points to 6.5%. Operating profit (EBIT) was EUR 11.9 million, a decrease of -6.6%. Operating profit (EBIT) margin was at 6.2%.
EIPC and PCEA Announce Upcoming ‘Design to Fabrication’ Technical Symposium

3 weeks ago | pcdandf.com | Mike Buetow

GELEEN, THE NETHERLANDS AND PEACHTREE CITY, GA – April 24, 2025 – The EIPC, European Institute for the PCB Community) and Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) will cohost a "Design to Fabrication" Technical Symposium this spring in several Northern European cities. The new event is scheduled to take place on May 6, 7 and 9 in the following cities: Stockholm, Tallinn and Copenhagen.
Note's Q1 Sales Drop, but Sounds Optimism for 2025

3 weeks ago | circuitsassembly.com | Mike Buetow

STOCKHOLM – Note reported organic sales fell 5% to SEK 1.0 billion ($104.2 million) as strength in its defense end-market was offset by an industrial slowdown. Operating profit was SEK 93 million, up from SEK 91 million a year ago. Adjusted operating profit was up SEK 7 million to SEK 100 million, adjusted for revaluations of operating assets and liabilities in foreign currencies, as well as an SEK 18 million provision for restructuring the UK operations in the first quarter of this year.
ASC Sunstone Circuits and Screaming Circuits Partner to Launch Online Assembly Parts Ordering - A New Step Toward Seamless PCB Production

3 weeks ago | pcdandf.com | Mike Buetow

Mulino, OR – April 15, 2025 – In a major step toward simplifying the PCB manufacturing and assembly process, ASC Sunstone Circuits and Screaming Circuits are proud to announce the launch of a new online assembly parts ordering feature, now available through Sunstone.com. This enhanced capability allows customers to source assembly components as part of their PCB order, creating a fully integrated experience from bare board fabrication to finished assembly.