ATLANTA -- Product sales sentiment among component manufacturers improved between August and September, suggesting the market might be on verge of recovery.

Magnetic transistors have been a hot topic for years, but a breakthrough led by researchers at MIT with chromium sulfur bromide (CrSBr) could push us closer to realizing more energy-efficient and powerful electronics. By replacing silicon with this 2D magnetic material, researchers have overcome a significant hurdle: combining the benefits of magnetism and semiconductor properties in a single device.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – NOTE has signed an agreement to acquire UK-based electronics contract manufacturer Kasdon Group, strengthening its position in the British EMS market and securing a foothold in the high-growth defense sector, which represents about half of Kasdon’s revenue.

SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Stephen V. Chavez as recipient of the annual PCEA Leadership Award, for his lifetime service in the pursuit of educating and training PCB design engineers.