Electronics demand surged to a year-high in March, but rising material costs and tariff concerns pose challenges.

Microsoft has pulled back on data center projects around the world, Bloomberg reports, suggesting that the company is wary of expanding its cloud computing infrastructure too rapidly.

Researchers at Waseda University have developed a multilayered self-healing film with greater hardness and thermal stability than conventional materials, enhancing durability for coatings and flexible electronics.

ULT launches LAS 260.1 MD.14 laser fume extractor.

The EIPC (European Institute for the PCB Community) and PCEA will cohost a "Design to Fabrication" Technical Symposium this spring in several Baltic states.

Registrants for the PCB East exhibition this April will gain access to five free technical sessions (plus a keynote presentation) ranging from printed circuit design to fabrication and assembly, PCEA announced.

Researchers proved a decade ago that adding full memory to a PC can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.

Registrants for PCB Detroit this June will gain access to several technical sessions and a tabletop exhibition, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced.

Registration is open for CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY's annual Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for EMS providers and electronics assembly equipment, material, service, and software suppliers.

PCB East 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.

Kimball Electronics has released its 2024 Guiding Principles Report, highlighting its progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

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.

Count On Tools releases nozzles for Juki 460 Cube and Seho PowerSelective/SelectLine selective soldering machines.

Four Uyemura team members have completed Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training, strengthening the company's process improvement capabilities.

A report finds that only three of the largest ICT manufacturers score above 50% in efforts to eliminate forced labor from supply chains, highlighting persistent shortcomings in the industry’s ethical sourcing practices.

Sales sentiment for electronic components remained stable in March, with the Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) index declining 0.7 points sequentially to 112.5, the Electronic Components Industry Association said Thursday.

Indian EMS firms may gain as lower tariffs improve their positioning in global supply chains.

An ungainly US inflation spike spawned by tariffs could temporarily dent Indian electronics exports, industry executives said, but smart supply chains that can outflank harder-hit China and other East Asian rivals should offer New Delhi long-term competitive edge in the zero-sum game of commercial diplomacy.

Wistron plans a $50 million investment in the US to acquire land and build facilities, a move seen as tariff avoidance.

Luxshare Precision Industry is weighing a Hong Kong listing worth up to a reported $3 billion later in 2025.

NOTE has expanded its collaboration with Waystream Group, becoming the exclusive production partner for the Swedish telecom company’s products.

FlashPCB secures third NSF grant disbursement as facility expansion boosts PCB prototyping capabilities.

Funding freeze hits MEP centers as administration shifts manufacturing policy priorities.

Goertek is investing $390 million to expand its Vietnam operations and has signed a strategic partnership with HUST to strengthen its research and development capabilities.

Jack Doetzer steps into the role of President at Circuit Technology Inc., succeeding his father and guiding the company’s next phase.

ASC Sunstone Circuits has elevated Jan Neill to Business Development Manager, recognizing her contributions in sales and customer engagement.

Fred E. Hickman III joins CEE-PCB as Vice President of Sales, bringing over 40 years of industry expertise.

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