Murata is betting big on AI-driven electronics demand, planning approximately $6B in capacitor production investments over five years. Humanoid robots are getting hands-on in electronics manufacturing as SynDexy completes its first small-batch delivery of dexterous robots capable of precision tasks such as flexible circuit assembly.

SynDexy has made its first small-batch delivery of a dexterous humanoid robot already used for precision tasks such as flexible circuit assembly and cable insertion.

PCEA will host a 3.5-hour webinar on Nov. 4 led by Susy Webb covering signal routing techniques to improve signal integrity and EMI performance.

Sulfuric acid made by bacteria leached 53 percent of the copper from scrapped PCBs in seven days.

In this month’s edition of PCD&F/CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY, see how embedded die substrates cut loop inductance and shorten the thermal path in GaN and SiC power electronics, how to design connector interfaces for EMC and signal integrity, how to select the right via protection method, and more.

Tesla will put a new PCB assembly and power stage, taken from the Cybercab inverter, into Model 3 production in 2026.

Qnity Electronics has introduced a range of ultra-thin flexible circuit materials for smaller, more compact electronics.

Dyconex’s biocompatible PCB platform targets the highly miniaturized features that shrinking medical devices require.

Infineon’s Endopack chip-embedding platform uses standard PCB design and manufacturing to build scalable EV traction inverters.

Mikeroe has launched the UNI Hall 3 Click magnetic sensing board, whose Click Snap design lets the sensor section break away along predefined PCB lines.

MSI has launched two new motherboards in South Korea with server-grade 14-layer PCBs to reduce signal loss.

PCEA will host a free webinar Dec. 8 featuring Asaf Israelit discussing how AI can optimize entire BoMs, identify component alternatives, reduce costs and address supply chain risks before production.

PCEA will host a free webinar Nov. 17 featuring Yash Sutariya discussing global PCB supply chain disruptions, sourcing risks and strategies for strengthening supply resilience.

PCEA Training announced its winter and spring 2027 schedule for the Certified Professional Circuit Designer (CPCD) program, with online classes beginning Jan. 15 and Mar. 19 and an in-person session April 26–30 at PCB East.

CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY is accepting entries for the 20th annual New Product Introduction Awards, with submissions for electronics assembly products due Dec. 14.

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The FCC has now adopted the rules it was previously reported to be voting on, barring Chinese labs from testing electronic devices for the US market. Chairman Carr says 82 percent of electronics were tested in China in 2025.

Beijing has condemned the FCC testing-lab ban and warned it will disrupt global electronics supply chains.

Syrma SGS has started work on a large PCB plant in Andhra Pradesh that is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs and supply boards for automotive and other industries.

Florida-based Interconnect Cable Technologies has opened a new facility in Laguna, Philippines, for cable assemblies, PCB assemblies, box builds and SMT work.

Murata plans to invest $6B over five years to expand capacitor production for AI demand.

Metallium has booked its first technology revenue and completed its first multi-reactor chlorination campaign; its process for recovering metals from PCBs is its main near-term focus.

LPKF’s nine-month results were weighed down by a weak solar business, though the company says its LIDE technology is now well established alongside its SMT and Rapid Prototyping divisions.

PowerLattice has raised $86M to tackle power delivery limits in AI hardware.

Malaysian border officials say the precious metals in discarded PCBs are what drive the illegal e-waste trade.

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