China has quietly rolled back 125% tariffs on some US-made semiconductors, domestic import agencies say.

OKI Circuit Technology has developed a 124-layer PCB for next-gen AI chip testing equipment. Mass production is targeted for October 2025, with the tech debuting at PCB East this week.

Logitech announced a collaboration with Elephantech to integrate SustainaCircuits, a low- carbon printed circuit board (PCB) technology, into its manufacturing process.

Magnalytix will debut a weekly technical blog on April 29, sharing insights on SIR, contamination, and process control. Dr. Mike Bixenman will author the first post.

PCEA Training announced additional classes have been added for its industry-leading Certified Professional Circuit Designer (CPCD) training and certification program.

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.

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PCB East 2025 sold out the exhibit floor ahead of annual trade show that begins next week, with over 65 companies set to exhibit on April 30 in Boxborough, MA.

Celestica reported first quarter revenue increased 20% from a year ago to $2.65 billion.

Apple plans to produce all iPhones sold in America at its India factories by the end of 2026, accelerating efforts to shift manufacturing out of Chinese Communist Party-controlled China, its primary production hub, to avoid potential US import tariffs.

Pegatron unveiled its new manufacturing facility on Indonesia's Batam Island, featuring a dedicated 5G private network spanning the entire plant.

The Semiconductor Industry Association criticized the BIS interim AI export rule, calling it overreaching and harmful to US chip competitiveness.

Incap posted first quarter revenue of $55.7 million, up 1.6% year-over-year, while net income dropped to $4.1 million.

Mycronic reported net sales increased 27% to SEK 2.14 billion ($221 million).

3C Tae Yang, a South Korean electronics and semiconductor firm, is eyeing Kalaburagi as a site for setting up its first manufacturing unit in India.

LG Electronics will invest an additional $100 million to expand its Clarksville, TN, operations, adding 80 jobs and a 560,000-sq. ft. warehouse.

Nano Dimension announced the completion of its acquisition of Markforged Holding.

NOVAIR USA appointed Horizon Sales regional representative for the Midwest US.

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