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April 17th, 2025
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THE LEAD

Foxconn eyes Greater Noida for one of its largest global plants as it expands in India.

Nvidia will manufacture AI supercomputers in Houston and Dallas as part of a $500 billion US-based expansion, with mass production expected within 12–15 months.

TECH NEWS

Saki Corp.'s 3Xi-M200 AXI now has upgraded software that improves solder joint defect detection.

Registrants for the PCB East exhibition this April will gain access to six free technical sessions from Rick Hartley, Stephen Chavez and Matt Leary, among others, ranging from printed circuit design to fabrication and assembly.

PCB Detroit features the top experts on printed circuit board design, including Rick Hartley, Susy Webb, Dan Beeker, and Stephen Chavez, among others.

Looking for networking opportunities? Join the PCEA Discord server, bringing together engineers and designers from around the world on a private channel for discussing technical questions and career opportunities.

PCEA Training is offering a five-day Certified Professional Circuit Designer (CPCD) training and certification class on May 9, 16, 23, 30, and June 6.

PCBAIR is expanding R&D to integrate AI-driven defection prediction.

Shenmao offers PF606-P lead-free solder paste for use in "reverse hybrid" board assembly.

Vishay upgrades LTO 150H resistor.

BOARD BUYING
Taxes v. Tariffs: Which is Better for PCB Investment?
I recently sat with Shane Whiteside, president and CEO of Summit Interconnect, in his capacity as chairman of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), to discuss the state of the PCB industry and the effects of the additional tariffs currently in place.

GREG PAPANDREW

Greg Papandrew





















BUSINESS NEWS

Quarterly sales of printed circuit board and multichip module design software jumped 15.9% in the December period to $476 million, announced the ESD Alliance.

Foxconn has resumed recruitment at the world’s largest iPhone factory, located in the central Chinese city of Zhengzhou, following a brief suspension after US President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on Chinese goods earlier this month.

South Korea announced on Tuesday an increase in its support package for the country's vital semiconductor industry to 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion), up about a quarter from a 26 trillion won package unveiled last year.

Dixon Technologies is setting up a Rs 1,000-crore facility near Chennai and the EMS company expects to generate 5,000 jobs in the region, the state government said.

Manz Asia opened a Taoyuan R&D center to develop panel-level packaging and boost global chip tool capacity.

Taiwanese printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers may scale back production in Thailand due to a steep 37% reciprocal tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump.

UK-based PCB manufacturing is gaining traction as firms seek to avoid IP risks, delays, and tariffs.

The Indian EMS sector is expected to benefit from tariff shifts and expanded PLI support for electronics components.

Jadason Enterprises reported 2024 revenue of S$25.3 million, up 15% from 2023.

Aegis Software has partnered with Hanwha Semitech Americas to introduce the FactoryLogix Machine Programmer as a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution for US SMT customers.

Novair USA appointed PIT Equipment Services representative serving North America.

Saki America hired Jacob Doose as service engineer in the Chicago area.

FOCUS ON BUSINESS
The Uncertainty Factor and Customer Service
2025 is shaping up to be a transformative year for the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry. Tariffs and cuts in government spending influence many EMS providers' planning sessions, creating considerable uncertainty about how these changes impact individual programs and whether customer sourcing strategies will change. One thing is certain: in times of uncertainty, relationships matter.

SUSAN MUCHA

Susan Mucha






















TECHNICAL ARTICLES


What is the Best Material for a High-Speed PCB?
PCD&F/CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY



Three-Dimensional Transistors with Two-Dimensional Semiconductors for Future CMOS Scaling
Nature



Reliability Analysis and Parameter Optimisation of Board-Level BGA Packaging Structures under Thermal-Drop Impact Load
Soldering & Surface Mount Technology

EVENTS

April 22-24: NEPCON China 2025Shanghai
April 23: PCEA San Diego Chapter MeetingDel Mar, CA
April 23-24: Del Mar Electronics ShowDel Mar, CA
April 24: SMTA Atlanta Expo & Tech ForumAtlanta
April 24: Zuken Tech TourSan Jose
April 24: PCEA Portland Chapter MeetingOnline
April 29-May 2: PCB EastBoxborough, MA
May 6-9: EIPC/PCEA Design to Fabrication Technical Symposium
Copenhagen, Stockholm and Tallinn
May 9-June 6: PCEA Training Certified Printed Circuit Designer CourseOnline
June 2-3: PCB DetroitDetroit, MI
June 5: Zuken Tech TourDearborn, MI


 

BOOK-TO-BILLS/MARKET TRENDS
             Feb. Trend
EMS 1.33 Up
ICs 17.1% Up
PCBs 1.33 Up
Component Sales Sentiment 113% Up
Changes are year-over-year.    

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