Supply chain disruptions and user demand could have more price increases on the way. PCB West registration is now open, with 50+ classes and more than 120 hours of PCB design and assembly training set for this fall in Santa Clara.

Registration is open for PCB West 2026, which will feature more than 120 hours of PCB design and assembly training this September in Santa Clara.

PCB East 2026 Yearbook Part 2 captures more moments from Worcester, highlighting the conversations, networking, exhibitors, speakers and behind-the-scenes memories that kept the event’s energy going all week long.

Three Howard University engineers launched Trace, an AI software company focused on automating PCB design workflows through natural language-driven schematic generation, layout, routing and manufacturing integration.

KashTech offers TrackMate SMT manufacturing visibility platform.

Göpel expands Multibus Controller 6281 with 10BASE-T1S automotive ethernet support.

PTC integrated its Onshape MCAD platform with Altium.

Magnalytix launches MGX Mixed Technology SIR test board.

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.

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.

A coalition of 18 business groups urged Congress to extend and expand the semiconductor-focused Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit before it expires at the end of 2026.

Ajinomoto, a global supplier of ABF additive manufacturing (ABF) films, is considering raising film prices by at least 30%, according to reports.

Dixon Technologies reported a nearly 36 percent decline in consolidated net profit in its fiscal fourth quarter despite an uptick in the electronics manufacturing services firm’s revenue.

Lacroix’s Electronics unit saw first quarter revenue slip 0.9 percent from a year earlier, in line with company expectations.

Global semiconductor materials market revenue rose over 6 percent to a record $73B in 2025.

AI-driven demand for higher-performance computing hardware is accelerating growth in the copper-clad laminate market as Taiwan’s PCB supply chain pushes to secure second-source materials capacity.

Foxconn officials say the factories affected by a cyberattack earlier this month, including the Mount Pleasant, WI, factory, have now resumed normal production.

Ducommon’s Electronic Systems segment net revenue for the quarter ended April 4 rose 8 percent to $118M.

Delo generated record annual revenue of $304 million, up 8 percent from a year ago.

Flexible printed circuit board manufacturer Flexium Interconnect said that imbalances in memory market supply and demand will impact the industry.

Cape EMS reported revenue jumped 49 percent year-over-year in its fiscal third quarter.

Syrma SGS Technology reported consolidated revenue rose 56% year-over-year and nearly 16% sequentially for the period ended March 31.

Electronics ODM Mekr Technologies raised Rs 67 crore ($7M) in a Series A round.

Incap India has completed about $2M in investments for a SMT line and flying probe tester upgrade at its Tumkur factory.

Metal Etch Services hired Kaveh Faghihi as quality production coordinator.

Newgrange Design appoints Theophile Sardain PCB design assistant.

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