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TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited (FIT), an affiliate of Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn, has agreed to acquire Belkin International for $866 million The deal brings Belkin and its subsidiary brands, Linksys, Wemo and Phyn, under FIT’s ownership, marking a shift into consumer-facing accessories, networking and smart home products.
LONDON, UK – Global PC shipments rebounded in 2025, but tightening memory and storage supply is expected to weigh on growth this year, according to new data from Omdia.
PLANO, TEXAS – Siemens has acquired Aster Technologies, a specialist in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) test verification and engineering software, strengthening its position in design-for-test (DfT) and manufacturing readiness for complex electronic systems.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – January 12, 2026 – The exhibition hall floor space for PCB East 2026 is more than 90% sold out, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) said today.
WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor industry sales reached a record high in November, totaling $75.3 billion, according to new data released by the Semiconductor Industry Association. The result marked a 29.8% increase compared with November 2024 and a 3.5% rise from October, representing the highest monthly sales total ever recorded by the industry.
ATLANTA, GA – The Electronic Components Industry Association reported a sharp improvement in sales confidence across the electronics component industry in December, according to the latest results from its Industry Pulse: Electronic Component Trends and Sentiment survey.
