Unimicron is under investigation over allegedly relabeling China-made parts as Taiwan-origin. Keytronic plans to cease manufacturing in China and shift most relocated demand to Vietnam as it restructures its global manufacturing footprint.

Samsung is betting on vertically integrated 3-D memory architectures to increase capacity and bandwidth while reducing board footprint and energy consumption for AI computing.

MIT engineers developed 3-D-printed flexible "bifur-circuits" with built-in wiring that survive 10,000 flex cycles, aimed at adaptive robotics prototyping.

Kyocera AVX releases KGU series RF MLCCs.

Göpel unveils multi-line AXI 3D-CT X-ray inspection system.

The September issue of PCD&F/CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY is now available, featuring the 2026 PCB designer salary survey, PCB onshoring, AI-driven material demands, thermal management and more.

Madan Jagernauth discussed challenges associated with extreme-density electronics and previewed the group’s PCB West 2026 sessions on PCB Chat.

PCEA announced 11 free technical sessions and a keynote for PCB West 2026, covering topics including AI, PCB design, signal integrity, flex, UHDI, fabrication and assembly on Sept. 30 in Santa Clara, CA.

PCB West 2026 will feature a panel examining AI, interposers, high-speed and high-current design, and optical interconnects shaping PCB design through the end of the decade.

PCEA announced two fall webinars covering the role of the PCB designer and signal routing for controlling energy, signal integrity and EMI in digital PCBs.

PCB West 2026 will feature 11 presentations on electronics assembly processes, including a half-day solder paste qualification workshop and sessions covering SMT printing, stencil design, reflow soldering and more.

Tom Kastner, founder of GP Ventures, discusses mergers and acquisitions, global manufacturing challenges, and the current state of the PCB fabrication and assembly industry in the latest episode of PCB Chat.

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.

PCEA released the sixth edition of PCB Basics: An Introduction to the PCB Industry, adding chapters on HDI/UHDI and AI applications across PCB design, fabrication, assembly, test, inspection and procurement.

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

PCB West 2026 is nearly sold out, with only one exhibition booth remaining for the Sept. 29–Oct. 2 event at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

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.

Taiwanese prosecutors are investigating Unimicron over allegations that the PCB and IC substrate maker falsely relabeled China-made parts as originating in Taiwan, potentially violating laws against origin laundering.

Keytronic announced plans to cease manufacturing in China and refocus on sourcing and procurement, while adding capacity in Vietnam.

Nvidia plans to invest $3B in MediaTek as the companies deepen their partnership on AI computing platforms.

Factory activity expanded across much of Asia in August as strong demand for semiconductors, computers and other AI-related hardware boosted manufacturing in China, Japan and South Korea.

Mycronic announced new financial targets for the period through 2035, including net sales of SEK 20B ($2.09B).

Kingboard Laminates issued its seventh copper-clad laminate price increase of the year as CCL and fiberglass-cloth shortages deepen.

Korea's PCB supply chain is also feeling the squeeze, with CCL shortages driving prices higher as AI data-center investment surges.

TracXon is scaling production of hybrid printed electronics using an additive process for flexible circuits.

Seho Systems named NMTronics distributor in India.

Jabil promoted Corinne Baker to senior director supply chain management.

Omni PCB named Marissa Oskarsen supply chain manager.

Anduril Industries promoted Rio Schad staff radar PCB designer.

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