The Trump administration imposed a 25 percent tariff on certain high-end AI chips, including Nvidia’s H200 and AMD’s MI325X, while Foxconn agreed to acquire Belkin for $866M.

A shortage of high-quality glass cloth used in BT substrates is threatening supply stability for advanced chips.

Stackpole launches RMCA automotive grade thick film chip resistors.

Hiros expands PO(M2) series coaxial connector portfolio.

Master Bond releases EP54TC electrically insulating epoxy.

Jon Urquhart discusses real-world challenges of protecting critical electronics and batteries, the latest advances in TIM materials and deposition, and sustainable precision-coating techniques on the Reliability Matters podcast.

Kurtz ERSA will host Level II maintenance and application training courses for its Versaflow 3 selective soldering system from January 26–30, 2026, at its Plymouth, WI, headquarters.

PCB East 2026’s exhibition hall is more than 90 percent sold out, reflecting strong exhibitor demand ahead of the April event in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Maggie Frachioni discusses her transition into PCB design at General Motors and how PCEA’s Certified Printed Circuit Designer coursework reshaped her career path on the PCB Chat podcast.

Wally Rhines reviews the latest ECAD market data, including sustained year-over-year growth, regional sales shifts and employment trends across design and semiconductor tools on the PCB Chat podcast.

PCB West 2026 booth sales are now open to all exhibitors, with more than 60 percent of the floor already reserved following early access for returning companies.

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The Trump administration imposed a 25 percent tariff on certain high-end AI chips, including Nvidia’s H200 and AMD’s MI325X, as part of a national security effort to encourage increased US semiconductor production.

Foxconn’s FIT unit will acquire Belkin for $866M, pending US regulatory approval, expanding into consumer and smart home brands.

US regulators granted Nvidia conditional approval to export its H200 AI chips to China.

P1 Technologies, will invest $2.8M and add 25 jobs following its merger with Keltech, expanding operations in the Roanoke area.

IEH announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission has dismissed a proceeding seeking revocation of the registration of the connector manufacturer’s securities.

Voltera, an OEM of benchtop 3-D printers for prototyping circuit boards, received $1.7 million in funding through FedDev Ontario.

TSMC reported record fourth quarter and full-year results, with revenue rising 21 percent and net profit climbing 35 percent year on year.

Absolute EMS formed a strategic partnership with SIIX USA to provide production support within SIIX’s global manufacturing network.

Libra Industries appointed Tony Jepson general manager of its Dallas, TX, electronics manufacturing facility.

Z-Axis XIS promoted Danielle Sklepik to design engineering manager at its Phelps, NY, facility.

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