Nvidia is entering a new chapter as CFO Colette Kress takes over as interim CEO following Jensen Huang's resignation after 33 years at the helm. Meanwhile, Summit Interconnect is expanding its RF and microwave PCB manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of Mega Circuit.

SpaceX is reportedly building “Kessel,” a 72-GPU Nvidia Rubin rack for terrestrial and orbital data centers that replaces internal NVLink cable cartridges with a passive 84-layer PCB midplane.

Anthropic says Claude Fable 5.2 designed three working devices end to end, covering schematics, PCB layout, firmware, parts lists and enclosures, and the boards worked after assembly without circuit changes.

PCEA has opened its call for abstracts for PCB West 2027, scheduled for September 14–17 in Santa Clara, CA, with submissions due January 8, 2027.

NC State researchers explained single-event burnout, which could lead to electronics that better withstand radiation.

Cornell found that electric fields can change how semiconductors dissipate heat.

Stackpole highlights RPCQ Series pulse withstanding chip resistors.

PCEA opened registration for PCB East 2027, featuring 120 hours of technical training, 28 new classes and a one-day exhibition in the Boston suburbs.

PCEA will host a free webinar Nov. 17 featuring Yash Sutariya discussing global PCB supply chain disruptions, sourcing risks and strategies for strengthening supply resilience.

PCEA will host a free webinar Dec. 8 featuring Asaf Israelit discussing how AI can optimize entire BoMs, identify component alternatives, reduce costs and address supply chain risks before production.

PCEA Training announced its winter and spring 2027 schedule for the Certified Professional Circuit Designer (CPCD) program, with online classes beginning Jan. 15 and Mar. 19 and an in-person session April 26–30 at PCB East.

CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY is accepting entries for the 20th annual New Product Introduction Awards, with submissions for electronics assembly products due Dec. 14.

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Nvidia appointed CFO Colette Kress as interim CEO following the resignation of co-founder Jensen Huang, who led the company for 33 years.

Summit Interconnect acquired RF and microwave PCB manufacturer Mega Circuit.

Foxconn reported a 34 percent rise in third-quarter profit and expects strong AI rack growth in 2027.

Siemens plans to acquire Lauterbach, integrating embedded software debugging and real-time trace technologies with its semiconductor design tools

Meiko will invest another $450M in its Hoa Binh, Vietnam, PCB factory, bringing its total investment there to $800M.

Siemens raised its growth goals after record orders and expects AI to underpin data center demand for years.

Würth Elektronik and Starteam Global have turned their technical cooperation into a commercial PCB sourcing partnership.

Unichem returned to profit on new Hyundai supply deals and plans to pair its materials processing with Loomia’s flexible-circuit technology.

Quasar Medical has invested in CathPrint, whose flexible printed circuit technology embeds electrodes and conductors directly in catheters.

E Ink will partner with FCCL maker Taiflex on materials for AI high-speed transmission.

Kolon Industries posted about $30M in third-quarter operating profit and is responding to AI-driven demand for high-end CCL.

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