A Chinese startup valued at $6B is betting that the future of robotics starts with the hand. North American PCB demand strengthened in April as bookings increased 25 percent year-over-year and the industry's book-to-bill ratio climbed to 1.24.

Chinese robotics startup LinkerBot is scaling production of robotic hands, aiming to become a key supplier for humanoid robots and industrial automation systems.

Researchers developed a reactive copper ink that prints stable, corrosion-resistant conductive traces on a variety of surfaces.

The latest issue of CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY/PCD&F explores AI-driven workflows, UHDI manufacturability, PCB sourcing strategies, design-for-test practices and the supply chain challenges shaping electronics manufacturing.

Trace, a startup founded by three Howard University engineers, launched an AI-native PCB design platform that automates schematic capture, layout, routing and manufacturing handoff workflows.

A new EU-backed study found Europe is failing to recover most critical materials from e-scrap and other waste streams.

Valeo and Zuken partnered to develop an AI-assisted electronic design platform for automotive electronics.

Hong Kong and Singapore are increasing workforce upskilling efforts as AI adoption raises concerns about entry-level and support roles.

TopLine released a 50-page guide covering its range of zero-ohm jumpers and solderable PCB spacers.

GlobalPlatform, a nonprofit global security standards consortium, launched a platform to facilitate the adoption of open hardware into all kinds of applications, including chips, by making the elements modular, standardized and trusted.

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.

North American PCB bookings rose 25 percent year-over-year in April, lifting the industry's book-to-bill ratio to 1.24, its strongest level in more than a year.

AI server demand is driving a sharp increase in high-end PCB content, pushing manufacturers to expand capacity while raising concerns about future material supply, technology shifts and potential overcapacity.

Unimicron is targeting record 2026 revenue by expanding advanced ABF substrate and AI system-board production.

Jabils will establish a manufacturing facility in Virginia for Siemens, and is expected to create 352 jobs in the region.

Printed circuit board prices surged 40 percent in April due to AI server demand and material shortages, Reuters reported.

Valuetronics Holdings reported first half revenue of HK$837M.

Chinese and Taiwanese electronic component makers are eating away at Japan's global share.

Executive search activity is increasing across the EMS industry, while shortages of leadership, engineering and supply chain talent continue to challenge hiring efforts.

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