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q1 North American PCB
Market Snapshot
more than 370 industry professionals answered
the call to take I-connect007's first-ever quarterly
market survey. this one-minute survey is designed
to provide a snapshot of the current state of the
PcB and ems industries. Based on the results so
far, we believe, with your help, we've been able
to capture a fairly accurate picture of the current
state the market.
b
IPC Honors Volunteers for
Contributions to the Industry
IPc presented committee leadership, distin-
guished committee service, and special recogni-
tion awards at IPc aPex exPo at mandalay Bay
convention center in las Vegas, nevada. the
awards were presented to individuals who made
significant contributions to IPc and the industry
through IPc committee service.
c
Advanced Circuits Gears
Up with Orbotech's
LDI System
advanced circuits has purchased orbotech's Para-
gon-xpress ldI system for use in the manufacture
of key components for the commercial PcB arena
as well as the high reliability, military/aerospace/
defense and high-technology marketplace.
d
Viasystems Expects 10%
Sales Increase in 1q14
estimated net sales for the quarter ended march
31, 2014 are expected to be in the range of
$290–$300 million, representing a year-over-year
increase range of 6% to 10% compared to the
first quarter 2013, and representing a seasonal se-
quential decrease from the $303 million net sales
reported for the preceding quarter.
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