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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.
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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

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