WORCESTER, MA – April 28, 2026 – The annual PCB East conference, featuring more than 80 hours of in-depth electronics engineering training, opens today at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Mycronic reported strong first-quarter results, posting record net sales and earnings while raising its full-year outlook on continued demand across key segments tied to AI and advanced electronics.

ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK, SWEDEN – Kitron plans to build a new, larger production facility for its subsidiary Kitron Eltech in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden, to support expected growth tied primarily to defense programs.

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Scanfil reported strong first-quarter results, with revenue rising 19% year-over-year to €229.1 million ($248 million), driven by acquisitions and continued organic growth.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – NOTE reported first quarter sales of SEK 962 million ($88 million), down 6% organically year-over-year, as cautious market conditions weighed on demand despite continued strength in defense-related business.

WASHINGTON, DC – North American EMS shipments increased 7.6% year-over-year in February, signaling steady demand growth and improving production activity across the sector.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Foxconn reported record revenue for June and the second quarter, driven by strong demand for AI-related products.

WASHINGTON, DC – North American PCB shipments increased 17.6% year-over-year in February, reflecting strong demand fulfillment even as booking trends showed signs of softening.

ATLANTA, GA – ECIA’s March Industry Pulse Survey showed electronic component sales sentiment reaching its highest level in five years, driven by strong confidence across all sectors.

PORTLAND, OR – StenTech acquired Pentagon EMS, adding CNC machining, tooling and fixture capabilities to its precision manufacturing platform serving electronics and high-reliability markets.

MUMBAI – Syrma SGS Technology has completed the closing of its joint venture with Italy-based Elemaster S.P.A, finalizing a strategic partnership aimed at expanding capabilities in electronics manufacturing services.

TAIPEI – Foxconn reported record March revenue of TWD 803.7 billion ($25.1 billion), rising 45.57% year over year and 34.90% month over month, driven by strong demand for AI and cloud infrastructure products.