Mike Buetow

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President, Printed Circuit Engineering Association

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Vishay Extends D2TO35 Series SMT Resistors

3 weeks ago | pcdandf.com | Mike Buetow

Vishay D2TO35 series surface-mount thick film power resistors come with AEC-Q200 qualified device that delivers pulse absorption up to 15 J/0.1 s and offer power dissipation of 35W at a +25°C case temperature. Come in TO-263 (D²PAK) automotive grade package. Unique design provides 30% higher energy absorption than standard D2TO35 resistor for enhanced protection against short transient pulses.
Yamaha Debuts YRP10e SMT Screen Printer

3 weeks ago | circuitsassembly.com | Mike Buetow

Yamaha YRP10e entry-level screen printer has a three-stage conveyor for efficient loading and removal of boards from the print process. Core cycle time is 6 sec. Chassis is designed to prevent vibrations or deflections due to movement of the printing mechanisms.
Amphenol RF Extends SMA Connectors Line

1 month 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

1 month 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?

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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%

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.