THAILAND – Zollner Elektronik has finalized its full acquisition of Thailand-based Bluechips Microhouse Co. The move strengthens Zollner 's presence in Southeast Asia. Terms were not disclosed.

CZELADZ, POLAND – Compal Electronics has completed the first phase of its new automotive electronics manufacturing facility here. The plant will focus on electronic control units (ECUs), with plans to later include ADAS and autonomous driving system sensors.

The question was put forth at Siemens’ EDA Tech Day in May: Which of the following can be replaced by AI?

• Input
• Schematic
• Footprints
• Placement
• Routing
• Deliverables (DfM, validation, etc.).

It was posed by a user who indicated that routing takes up about 30% of the time of a typical design spin. In classical Pareto thinking, that makes it the best target for process improvement.

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, according to the latest data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker. The market saw record-breaking performance in in the first quarter, hitting $95.2 billion, a 134.1% year-over-year spike,

ASHINGTON, NORTHUMBERLAND, UK – Arian EMS has been acquired by investment group CorpAcq, with plans to create up to 30 new jobs and double the size of its operations. The Ashington-based firm, which specializes in printed circuit board assembly and testing for sectors like automotive, will continue under the leadership of founder Malcolm Humble, who retains a strategic role.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) shipments declined 9.3% year-over-year in May, according to IPC’s latest industry survey. Shipments dropped 4.2% from the previous month, with year-to-date shipments down 2.3% from the same period last year.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board (PCB) shipments jumped 21.4% year-over-year in May, according to new data from the IPC trade group. Shipments increased 7.1% month-to-month, with year-to-date sales up 7.9%.

BEIJING – Global wrist-worn device shipments rose 10.5% year-over-year in the first quarter, totaling 45.6 million units, according to IDC. The growth was driven by strong demand in key regions, including Western Europe, the US, Latin America and Asia/Pacific, as well as a 37.6% surge in China supported by government subsidies.

TAIPEI – Global Brands Manufacture (GBM), a PCB and EMS subsidiary of Walsin Technology, has finalized its acquisition of Lincstech, a Tokyo-based PCB fabricator, from Polaris Capital Group.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – June 23, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced that PCB East 2026 will take place at a new location. The one-day exhibition takes place April 29, 2026, at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The four-day technical conference takes place April 28 to May 1, 2026.

NEEDHAM, MA – The global AR/VR headset market rebounded in the latest quarter with 18.1% year-over-year growth, according to IDC. Meta led with a 50.8% market share, while XREAL and Viture recorded strong gains amid growing demand for immersive experiences.

GUADALAJARA – Benchmark Electronics has opened a new 321,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico, boosting its regional footprint by 50% to better serve the medical, industrial, advanced computing and communications sectors.