FORT WORTH, TX -- Foxlink Group has opened its first AI Factory in the United States, launching a new advanced manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, TX, as part of its strategy to integrate artificial intelligence into electronics manufacturing operations.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The exhibition floor space is almost sold out for this year’s PCB West, the largest exhibition and conference for printed circuit board design, fabrication and assembly in the Silicon Valley, Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) said today.

SIEVI, FINLAND -- Scanfil reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $303 million, up 28% from $237 million a year earlier, while first-half revenue increased 23% to approximately $571 million from $462 million. Organic growth was 4% in the second quarter and 5% for the first six months of the year.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced that PCB East 2027 booth sales are now open for returning exhibitors and PCEA Gold and Platinum corporate members. The one-day exhibition will take place Wednesday, April 28, while the four-day technical conference will take place April 27 - 30.

FREUDENSTADT -- Schmid Group reported preliminary second-quarter revenue of $32 million on equipment order intake of approximately $35 million, citing continued improvement in demand across the electronics industry.

STOCKHOLM -- NOTE reported record second-quarter revenue of approximately $123 million, up 20% year over year, driven by acquisitions and continued strength in its security and defence and Industrial businesses.

BOSTON -- Global smartphone shipments declined 6% year-over-year to 277 million units in the second quarter, according to IDC, as soaring memory costs continued to pressure lower-priced devices while premium brands expanded their market share.

MILPITAS, CA -- Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales are expected to reach a record $165 billion in 2026, up 23% year over year, and climb to $229 billion by 2028, according to SEMI's Mid-Year Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) has named Brooke (Anglin) Downey vice president of sales, responsible for sales of all the association’s events, magazines, newsletters, and related products.

ATLANTA -- East West Manufacturing has acquired electronics manufacturing services provider Vexos, expanding its engineering, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities while increasing its presence across the Americas and Asia.

HOUSTON -- Solstice Advanced Materials has agreed to acquire Element Solutions in a $14.5 billion deal, expanding its position in advanced materials for electronics, AI infrastructure and data center applications.

WASHINGTON -- Global semiconductor sales reached a record $120.6 billion in May, rising 9.2% from April and 104.1% year-over-year, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).