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NEWS

ECIA Market Sentiment Index Hits Five-Year High in June

ATLANTA – ECIA’s Industry Pulse market sentiment index reached 154 in June, its highest level in five years and just below the all-time high... Read More...

North American EMS Shipments Rise 6% in June

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) shipments increased 6% year-over-year in June, while the industry’... Read More...

Global Semiconductor Sales Jump 35% in Second Quarter

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales reached $403 billion in the second quarter of 2026, rising 35% from the first quarter, according to ... Read More...

‘Early Bird’ Discount for PCB West Technical Conference Ends August 21

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The discounted price for the PCB West (https://www.pcbwest.com) 2026 technical conference ends August 21, conference or... Read More...

PCEA Releases “PCB Basics: An Introduction to the PCB Industry,” Sixth Edition

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced publication of the sixth edition of PCB Basics: An I... Read More...

DRAM Shortage Could Push Nvidia to Reduce Rubin Ultra HBM Configuration

TAIPEI – Tight DRAM supply expected to persist through 2027 is prompting Nvidia to evaluate lower HBM configurations for its next-generation... Read More...

GSI Group Acquires Aven Tools

MAHWAH, NJ – GSI Group Holdings has acquired Aven Tools, adding the precision tool and microscopy equipment provider to its portfolio of lab... Read More...

Fabrinet Buys Silicon Valley Office Campus for $77M

BANGKOK -- A subsidiary of Fabrinet has acquired a Santa Clara, CA, office campus in an all-cash deal worth $76.9 million. The three build... Read More...

Kingboard Expects Half-Year Profit of HK$2.7B

HONG KONG -- Kingboard Holdings is reporting a net profit of HK$2.7 billion for the six months ended June 30. This marks a 4% increase over ... Read More...

FEATURES

Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing: What OEMs Need to Know Now

As AI transforms cybersecurity, OEMs must rethink embedded product security before tomorrow's threats become today's vulnerabilities. In April, Anthropic annou... Read More...

AI Is Reshaping the Semiconductor Supply Chain

AI-driven demand is reshaping semiconductor supply chains, prompting manufacturers to prioritize capacity, adjust pricing and tighten availability for mature-no... Read More...

The Workday You Lose to Documentation, and How to Get It Back

AI can turn routine reports, meeting notes and work instructions into editable first drafts, helping engineering teams reclaim hours each week for higher-value ... Read More...

Seeing Electronics Manufacturing Through New Eyes

A new perspective on electronics manufacturing reveals how continuous learning, quality and process improvement shape both personal growth and the products that... Read More...

Finding a Place in PCB Design

Lauren Waslick and Kristen Aguiar discuss mentorship, visibility and the career few people know exists. One of the PCB design community’s greatest talents is h... Read More...

SMT Pogo Pins Shifting (Post-Reflow)

A stencil aperture modification eliminated pogo pin tilt during reflow, maintaining alignment within customer specifications. Pogo pins are specialized, spring... Read More...

From Chat to Workflow: Turning AI Habits into Automated Processes

Moving from personal AI habits to standardized workflows can help manufacturing teams save time, improve consistency and scale practical AI use across operation... Read More...

PCB East 2026: Bigger Venue, Bigger Crowds

PCB East 2026 celebrated its move to Worcester with an increase in conference classes, exhibitors and attendance. I’ve always enjoyed attending PCB East (http:... Read More...

PCB East 2026: The Conversations Kept Going

PCB East 2026 combined nonstop show-floor traffic, technical learning and after-hours networking into one of the event’s busiest and most connected years yet. ... Read More...