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.

SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Troy Hopkins as recipient of the fourth annual PCEA Membership Award. The announcement was made at the PCEA annual meeting in conjunction with the PCB West conference and exhibition.

JOHOR BAHRU, MALAYSIA – V.S. Industry reported full-year revenue of $801 million for the period ended July 31, down from $899 million the previous year. Net profit for the year dropped to $7 million from $50 million a year earlier, reflecting weaker demand and tighter margins.

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil reported preliminary, unaudited results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended on August 31, posting solid growth across revenue and earnings, and issuing a strong outlook for fiscal 2026.

OSLO, NORWAY — Kitron announced that chief operating officer Kristoffer Asklöv has resigned and will step down at the end of the year to become CEO of a Swedish manufacturing company outside the firm’s business area.

BOSTON, MA – DelCam Capital has acquired Gaston Electronics, a UL 508A Industrial Control Panel shop and vertically integrated electronics manufacturer based in Mount Holly, North Carolina. The deal strengthens DelCam’s position in UL 508A panel design, electronics manufacturing, prefabrication and modular fire and building systems by integrating Gaston into Space Age Electronics, its fire and life safety platform.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 – CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY is accepting entries for its 2026 New Product Introduction Awards for electronics assembly equipment, materials and software suppliers.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association and Mobius Materials today announced a printed circuit board industry community meetup will take place October 1, 2025, at the PCB West trade show.

Kaynes Technology India announced that chief executive officer and key managerial personnel Rajesh Sharma has tendered his resignation, effective October 31. The company stated Sharma is stepping down to pursue opportunities outside the organisation.