Anthropic has delayed its advanced AI model after it demonstrated the ability to uncover widespread software vulnerabilities, as US regulators move to restrict foreign testing of electronics in a broader push to secure the technology ecosystem.

Anthropic delays release of its Mythos AI model after safety tests revealed advanced capability in identifying software vulnerabilities, raising cybersecurity concerns.

Researchers develop soft-rigid hybrid robots using origami-inspired designs and embedded electronics, enabling programmable movement without motors or external systems.

Researchers develop a prototype chip using piezoelectric resonators to improve power conversion efficiency for GPUs in data centers.

Tuurny deploys an AI-driven robotic system to recover RAM chips from e-waste, creating a domestic supply source amid memory shortages.

ViE Technologies debuts AMR Solutions for material transport and factory automation.

ViE Technologies debuts VisionXpert Smart Camera XC Series inspection system.

ViE Technologies debuts VisionXpert Smart Code Reader XS Series.

PCEA and the SMTA Capital Chapter are sponsoring a webinar, “Design for Sourcing,” presented by supply chain expert Ed Dodd of Cofactr.

PCB East 2026 exhibition floor is sold out, with more than 85 exhibitors and expanded participation including AMD, Cadence/EMA, Indium, Lattice and Parmi.

PCEA is offering free technical sessions and a keynote at PCB East 2026, covering AI, UHDI, simulation and PCB design best practices.

CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY announced the winners of the 2026 New Product Introduction (NPI) Awards, recognizing leading electronics assembly equipment, materials and software introduced over the past year.

PCB Detroit will return to Wayne State University June 15-16 with technical sessions covering ESD, EMI, RF design, thin copper impacts, thermal management, signal integrity and AI-driven PCB workflows, alongside a tabletop exhibition and networking events.

PCEA will debut the PCB Management Forum at PCB East on April 28, focusing on AI adoption, material shortages and workforce challenges.

CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY has opened registration for the 2026 Service Excellence Awards, inviting EMS providers and industry suppliers to benchmark customer service performance through direct customer feedback ahead of the April 31 deadline.

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.

The FCC plans to ban Chinese labs from testing electronics for the US market, aiming to shift certification to domestic and allied facilities.

Vietnamese manufacturers expand engagement with US supply chains through new partnerships formed at Design-2-Part Expo, targeting advanced manufacturing sectors.

Welllinkchips expands North American operations to supply hard-to-find and obsolete electronic components.

Horizon Sales partners with ROCKA Solutions to expand consumables offering for electronics assembly customers in the US.

BTU International appoints Performance Technologies Group as exclusive representative in the Tri-State region.

Libra Industries has named Gustavo Sariñana general manager of its Guaymas, Mexico facility.

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