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IPC Pulse Survey Reveals Bullish Outlook for Electronics Market

The 12-month business outlook is positive according to 87.5% of the responding companies.

November 20, 2017

A preliminary survey in IPC’s new Pulse of the Electronics Industry global data service reveals a bullish outlook for most segments of the electronics industry, especially for equipment manufacturers and printed circuit board (PCB) fabricators.

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Keeping the Water out

A new surface treatment can make a variety of electronic surfaces waterproof.

October 6, 2017

International Data Corp. (IDC) discovered more than 900,00 smartphones are damaged by liquids every day globally.1 IDC’s research has found that liquid damage is the second-largest cause of damaged smartphones after broken screens, representing 35% of all devices repaired. This damage results in significant costs to the end users, device manufacturers, carriers and retailers, with the impact of liquid damage estimated to be worth nearly $100 billion each year.

New Devices Bolster an Already Strong Hearables Market

Hearable shipments are forecasted to top 11 million in 2022, increasing from just 0.6 million in 2017, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 75%.

September 18, 2017

An already strong hearables market is getting a boost from vendors rolling out new multi-functional products.

Fabricating Smart Surfaces

A new study in plasma processes and polymers shows promising forecasts.

Joan Mantini

August 30, 2017

Due to increased interest in smart polymer coatings used to control wetting properties, scientists are working on a way to further develop the properties in applications.

TECHSIL: Momentive RTV Products

August 4, 2017

Techsil recently announced that five of Momentive’s one-part RTV silicone adhesive sealants have achieved Airbus Industrial Qualification.

Moth Eyes Inspire Glare-Resistant Coating For Cellphone Screens

Joan Mantini

July 19, 2017

A team of researchers is working on a new film coating for cell phone and tablet screens inspired by moth eyes.

TOYOCHEM CO. LTD.: Materials for Electronics

June 1, 2017

LIOELM™ TSS™ series of electromagnetic shielding films are specially designed to meet strict shielding demands.

IPC APEX EXPO Announces Networking Opportunities

Networking events at the IPC APEX EXPO include the International Reception; First-Timers’ Welcome Breakfast; ribbon cutting ceremony, and others.

January 25, 2017

IPC APEX EXPO 2017 will be held from February 14-16 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Acme-Hardesty Made Top News Last Week

Last week, readers were most interested in personnel news from Acme-Hardesty.

Teresa McPherson

August 15, 2016

This weekly roundup highlights the adhesives, sealants and coatings news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week on our website, as well as our eNewsletter and social media platforms.