Will the CHIPS Act Reset the Global Imbalance of Chip Production?
While the Act focuses on restoring America’s prowess in chip manufacturing, implications for the supply chain are less evident.
North American EMS Industry Down 9.7% in February
IPC announced today the February 2022 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.52. Total North American EMS shipments in February 2022 were down 9.7 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, February shipments fell 0.3 percent. EMS bookings in February…
North American PCB Industry Sales Up 12.8% in February
IPC announced today the February 2022 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.16. Total North American PCB shipments in February 2022 were up 12.8 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, February shipments rose 8.9 percent. PCB year-to-date bookings in…