80 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2021
Flexible Thinking: The Importance of
Asking 'Why Not?' When Inventing E
With such an impressive list of benefits, it might
seem as though flexible circuit technology has
reached its improvement limits. However, the
principle of continuous improvement does
not rest, and it demands that we persist in our
efforts do and make things better over time.
AT&S' Growth Continues Unabated
in Q1 21/22 E
AT&S recorded a very positive revenue devel-
opment despite unfavorable negative currency
effects in the first quarter of 2021/22.
Eltek Reports 2021 Second Quarter
Financial Results E
Eltek Ltd., a global manufacturer and supplier
of technologically advanced printed circuit
board solutions, announced its financial results
for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
Submerged Sensors to Control
Wearable Electronics E
Flexible and waterproof sensors that could
unlock new applications for wearable electron-
ics have been developed by scientists in Korea.
Published in the journal Science and Technol-
ogy of Advanced Materials, the study shows
how the pressure sensor can control a phone,
to take photos and play music, even when the
sensor is fully immersed in water.
DuPont Reports Q2 2021 Results E
Net sales totaled $4.1 billion, up 26 percent
versus the year-ago period as reported and up
23 percent on an organic basis.
Printed Circuits Completes Qualification
of Notion Direct Soldermask,
Nomenclature Printer E
Rigid flex circuit board manufacturer Printed
Circuits has completed the installation of the
process line and qualification of their new Notion
direct soldermask and nomenclature printer.
Flexible Circuits Uses Essemtec FOX2
for High-Rel Flex-Centric Electronic
Interconnect Assemblies E
Flexible Circuits, Inc. (FCI), a leading sup-
plier of the highest reliability and complex
flex-centric electronic interconnect assemblies
to the U.S. defense and aerospace markets,
purchased a FOX2 multi-function combined
pick-and-place and dispensing system.
Altix Receives Repeat Order for Multiple
AcuReel Platinium Contact Printers E
Altix is delighted to have taken their partnership
with Ätztechnik Herz to the next level. Ätztech-
nik Herz pushes the boundary of etching tech-
nology to offer cost-efficient solutions at blazing
speeds thanks to its Speedline service.
South Coast Circuits Hires
Amanda Burgesser as VP of
Business Development E
South Coast Circuits, a leading provider of PCB
manufacturing and ATE services, announced
Amanda Burgesser has joined the company as
vice president of business development. In this
position, she will spearhead sales and interac-
tions with customers on all levels to bring in new
business and expand on existing relationships.
