The White House is considering new review rules for AI models before release. Foxconn reported about $25.7B in April revenue, up roughly 34 percent year-over-year on AI-driven demand.

Zhen Ding launched a second five-year research program with National Tsing Hua University to advance PCB and IC substrate technologies, smart manufacturing and talent development.

The latest venture of the former CEO of iRobot, Familiar Machines & Magic, announced its first robot, for adults and their families to “get to know you, seek you out for attention, and actively help you to positively pursue an idealized routine in your life.”

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.

Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials developed a roll-to-roll lamination process for continuous large-area flex PCB production.

The White House is considering new oversight measures for AI, including a potential review process for models before release, marking a shift from its previous hands-off approach.

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Foxconn reported April revenue of about $25.7B, up roughly 34 percent year over year.

Global server shipments rose about 4 percent sequentially in the first quarter, with agentic AI driving demand for both GPUs and CPUs and boosting growth in general-purpose servers.

More than 70 percent of the Shanghai Stock Exchange STAR Market PCB companies reported both revenue and profit growth in the first quarter.

Sri Lanka is exploring integration into regional supply chains through a proposed India–Japan-backed industrial corridor, aiming to expand beyond traditional exports into electronics and advanced manufacturing.

Tata Electronics is targeting $30B in revenue as it expands semiconductor manufacturing, including plans to build out its own fabrication capabilities.

GKG appointed Etek Europe official distributor for its SMT printers.

Edge and Icape Group signed an MoU to explore joint development and localize PCB and electronic subsystem supply within the UAE.

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