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June 19th, 2026
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THE LEAD

Celestica is expanding the footprint of its Richardson, Texas facility to 1 million square feet. Murata’s collaboration with Synopsys will allow users of Synopsys’ Ansys simulation tools to download models directly from Murata’s website.

TECH NEWS

MacDermid Alpha launches ATROX CD 560-1 zero-PFAS die attach paste.

MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings introduces a chip-scale “hot via” process built on AlGaAs diode technology.

MIT Lincoln Laboratory researchers have prototyped a flexible cryogenic cable that could be a key component in the wiring of dilution refrigerators needed for quantum computer R&D.

The metrology and inspection equipment market grew 15% in 2025, topping $18B, according to a Yole Group report. The market could reach $25B by 2031.

PCEA will host a webinar on flex and rigid-flex circuit design June 24 featuring Dave Lackey covering manufacturability, materials, tooling and fabrication considerations.

PCEA issued a call for abstracts for PCB East 2027, seeking technical presentations on PCB design, fabrication, assembly, test, packaging and additive manufacturing ahead of the April event in Worcester.

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.

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.

ROI
AI Boom Sparks PCB Materials Warning
I have some good news, and some bad news. (Spoiler alert: This should be a wake-up call to all companies that produce materials and supplies that go into printed circuit boards.)

PETER BIGELOW

Peter Bigelow





















BUSINESS NEWS

Celestica is expanding the footprint of its Richardson, Texas facility to 1 million square feet. The company expects to create almost 2,300 jobs with this expansion.

Murata has inked a collaboration with Synopsys that will allow users of Synopsys’ Ansys simulation tools to download simulation models directly from Murata’s website.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries has begun exporting PCB assemblies to the U.S. The PCBAs will be used in gunshot detection and emergency response systems in the U.S.

AT&S has joined the STOXX Europe 600 index, which comprises 600 large-, mid- and small-cap listed companies in 17 European countries.

Amber Enterprises India is now close to total ownership of Ascent Circuits after acquiring another 38.5% stake in the Bengaluru-based PCB maker, for a total of 98.5% ownership.

FLEXPERTS
IPC-6013F Updates Flexible Circuit Requirements for HDI, Backdrilling and ENIG Defaults
In anticipation of revision F of IPC-6013 being released, this is a great time to highlight some of the biggest changes that impact manufacturers and end-users.

NICK KOOP

Nick Koop






















TECHNICAL ARTICLES

Reflow AI – Before There was Artificial Intelligence
PCD&F/CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY


On-Demand Additive Nanomanufacturing of Electronics in Microgravity: Towards In-Space Manufacturing of Electronics and Functional Devices
NPJ Advanced Manufacturing


Stretchable Neuromorphic Electronics for Future Human-Integrated Intelligence
International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing


EVENTS

June 24-26: Vietnam Intcomm 2026 & Electronic Vietnam 2026Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25, Oct. 9: Certified Printed Circuit Design Training Online
Sept. 28-Oct. 2: Certified Printed Circuit Design Training Santa Clara, CA
Sept. 29-Oct. 2: PCB West 2026Santa Clara, CA
Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13: Certified Printed Circuit Design Training Online
Feb. 17-19, 2027: Nepcon Japan Tokyo


 

BOOK-TO-BILLS/MARKET TRENDS
             April Trend
EMS 1.36 Up
Semiconductors         79% Up
PCBs 1.24 Up
Component Sales Sentiment 149 Up
Changes are year-over-year.    

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