TTM Technologies is expanding its European footprint through a pair of acquisitions. The world's first full-size humanoid robot combat tournament got off to a memorable start when one competitor lost its head in the ring but continued swinging anyway.

Shenzhen-based EngineAI has launched the Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL), billed as the world's first full-size humanoid robot combat tournament.

The US International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into Samsung Electronics over allegations it infringed Netlist patents covering DRAM technology.

Seattle-area electronics recycler Living Green Technology has preserved a collection of rare aerospace and electronics artifacts dating back nearly 50 years after they were dropped off for recycling.

A growing community of engineers, hobbyists and archivists is extending the life of legacy electronics through restoration, custom hardware modifications and replacement components.

Wally Rhines discusses ECAD market results, including the industry's 21st consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth, along with key market drivers, challenges and global trends.

PCEA has opened PCB East 2027 booth sales for returning exhibitors and Gold and Platinum corporate members. The exhibition will be held April 28, 2027, at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, alongside the four-day technical conference, with general booth sales opening Aug. 12.

PCB West 2026 is nearly sold out, with fewer than 5 percent of exhibition booths remaining for the Sept. 29–Oct. 2 event at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

PCD&F has opened its 2026 PCB Designer Salary Survey, inviting PCB designers, design engineers and layout specialists to share information on salaries, job responsibilities, experience, education and more. Responses will be accepted through July 31.

PCEA announced a dedicated electronics assembly program for PCB West 2026, featuring 10 technical sessions on solder paste, placement, reflow, stencil design and cleaning.

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TTM Technologies will establish its first European PCB manufacturing footprint through the acquisitions of Swiss Technology Group and Germany-based ILFA.

Reliable PCB manufacturing has become a key factor in supply chain resilience, helping electronics companies reduce production delays, improve quality and manage risk through consistent fabrication, engineering support and integrated manufacturing services.

AI companies including Anthropic, OpenAI, Palantir and EliseAI are expanding their office footprints in New York City.

Persistent component shortages are prompting electronics manufacturers to increase capacity reservations and build inventory ahead of the third quarter.

Meta is reportedly in early talks to lease AI computing capacity from its data centers to Anthropic in a potential two-year agreement worth up to $10B.

Luminovo has promoted David Glagow to customer success lead.

East West Manufacturing named Patrick Prondzinski vice president of sales.

Oxide Computer named Dan Chirpich electrical engineer - signal integrity.

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