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Zollner Expands Acquires Bluechips Microhouse

THAILAND – Zollner Elektronik has finalized its full acquisition of Thailand-based Bluechips Microhouse Co. The move strengthens Zollner 's ... Read More...

Compal Opens Automotive Electronics Plant in Poland

CZELADZ, POLAND – Compal Electronics has completed the first phase of its new automotive electronics manufacturing facility here. The plant ... Read More...

Worldwide Server Market to Hit $366 Billion

NEEDHAM, MA – The global server market is on track to reach $366 billion in value this year, marking a 44.6% increase over last year, accord... Read More...

PE Group Acquires Arian EMS, Plans Expansion

ASHINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, UK – Arian EMS has been acquired by investment group CorpAcq, with plans to create up to 30 new jobs and double t... Read More...

North American EMS Shipments Fall 9.3% in May

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) shipments declined 9.3% year-over-year in May, according to IPC’s ... Read More...

North American PCB Industry Sales Surge 21.4% in May

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board (PCB) shipments jumped 21.4% year-over-year in May, according to new data from the IP... Read More...

Global Wrist-Worn Device Shipments Climb 10.5%

BEIJING – Global wrist-worn device shipments rose 10.5% year-over-year in the first quarter, totaling 45.6 million units, according to IDC. ... Read More...

GBM Expands AI Product Line with Lincstech Acquisition

TAIPEI – Global Brands Manufacture (GBM), a PCB and EMS subsidiary of Walsin Technology, has finalized its acquisition of Lincstech, a Tokyo... Read More...

PCEA Announces New Location for PCB East 2026

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – June 23, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced that PCB East 2026 will take place a... Read More...

FEATURES

The Hidden Potential of Excess and Obsolete Component Inventory

Recouping value from excess stock. If manufacturers understood the true value and opportunity of their excess and obsolete (E O) electronic component stock, th... Read More...

The Importance of Test Probing in PCB Manufacturing

What you don’t test can hurt you. One of the most important steps in printed circuit board production is testing. If PCBs aren’t tested, errors and defects mis... Read More...

When Do You Need Nitrogen in Reflow?

Hint: A good process might be enough. Nitrogen in reflow soldering is often seen as a performance enhancer – offering improved wetting, shinier joints and fewe... Read More...

Breaking the Six Sigma Wall with Causal AI

How Siemens lowered its PCB assembly defect rate through linked data analysis. The introduction of causal AI has opened a new chapter in PCB production. As par... Read More...

Mechatronics Assembly Techniques You Should Be Using in 2025

Ten techniques to ensure a smooth end-to-end process. From medical devices to monitoring systems, products are becoming smaller, smarter and more complex to ma... Read More...

Factors Contributing to Solder Ball Formation: A Guide

Improper paste viscosity and incorrect reflow ramp profiles are just a few of the root causes. Solder balls are small, spherical metallic balls that can form o... Read More...

Component Land Patterns: A Primer

A manufacturer’s perspective on determining parts layout. A land pattern refers to the footprint or layout of surface-mount components on a printed circuit boa... Read More...

Smarter SMT Starts at the Reel: How Splicing Kits are Powering Efficiency

Nonstop production, no matter the volume. In the fast-paced world of surface-mount technology (SMT), every second matters. As demand rises for quickturn protot... Read More...

Elevating ‘Value-Add’ in EMS Engineering through TFT Module Development

The art of designing TFT modules in America is trending downward. It doesn’t have to. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, engineers may not be as well-... Read More...