A leaked PCB image suggests Intel is prioritizing lower-cost, memory-heavy AI inference hardware with its upcoming Xe3P-based Crescent Island accelerator. China’s new export restrictions are adding pressure to India’s electronics manufacturing expansion by threatening access to critical equipment and supply chain components.

A leaked PCB image of Intel’s upcoming Xe3P-based Crescent Island AI accelerator revealed a 160GB LPDDR5X memory configuration aimed at lower-cost AI inference workloads for data centers.

Honda expanded a vehicle recall after identifying PCB material issues in front passenger seat weight sensors that could crack capacitors and affect airbag deployment behavior in more than 12,000 vehicles in Canada.

Gweike unveils Ultrafast laser routers.

Taoglas launches GVLB208 series dual-band GNSS antenna.

Huawei releases 122.88TB enterprise SSD with die-on-board packaging.

Manufacturing problems are reportedly continuing for the iPhone Fold, with the latest claims citing issues related to the circuit board assembly.

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.

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China’s new export restrictions on critical manufacturing equipment and components are raising concerns that India’s fast-growing electronics manufacturing and export ambitions could face supply chain disruptions and delayed expansion plans.

The US Department of Commerce has pledged investment of just over $2 billion in nine companies working on quantum technologies, with a view to solving technical challenges and ultimately supporting a production ramp through foundry operations.

Shennan Circuit said its Thailand factory and Nantong Phase IV project will be connected and put into operation in the second half of 2025, with production capacity steadily ramping up.

Africa’s consumer electronics manufacturing equipment market is projected to reach $3B by 2035.

AT&S will invest in the “high double-digit millions” to expand capacity at its PCB campus in Chongqing, China.

PCBSync partnered with Capital Group to launch an acquisition campaign targeting PCB and PCBA manufacturers as part of a strategy to build an integrated global EMS platform.

Growing AI-driven memory chip shortages are increasing interest in Chinese suppliers such as ChangXin Memory Technologies and Yangtze Memory Technologies.

ASE Technology and Wus Printed Circuit announced a strategic collaboration for the construction of a manufacturing facility in the Nanzih Technology Industrial Park, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Elin Electronics reported a fire at its Ghaziabad manufacturing facility.

Quadrant Private Equity is preparing a sale of electronics manufacturer Circuitwise.

ZTest Electronics reported third quarter revenue growth of nearly 14 percent year over year.

Topoint Technology secured investment from major PCB manufacturers to expand production of high-precision drill bits used in advanced substrates for AI servers and next-generation electronics.

Yamaha Motor opened a robotics sales and service facility in Gurugram.

Plansee Group and Manhattan Five Partners formed a joint venture to build a strategic US tungsten oxide reserve.

SMT Thermal Discoveries appointed Etek Europe official UK representative for its reflow and vacuum reflow soldering systems.

Jiva Materials named Alun Morgan chief technology officer.

Intelligent Manufacturing Solutions named Michael English manufacturing engineering manager.

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