BRONSCHHOFEN, SWITZERLAND – Cicor Group on Oct. 27 signed an agreement to acquire two production sites from Valtronic.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – October 27, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced today dates for the PCB West 2026 conference and exhibition. The one-day exhibition will take place Wednesday, September 30, while the four-day technical conference will take place September 29 to October 2.

NEEDHAM, MA – Global smartphone shipments climbed 2.6% year-over-year to 322.7 million units in the third quarter, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The growth marks another step in the market’s steady recovery, driven by innovative device launches, flexible financing and consumers upgrading faster than expected.

SIKAINEN, FINLAND – Scanfil Oyj reported a strong third quarter with turnover reaching approximately $205 million, a 10% increase from the same period last year. Comparable EBITA rose to about $15 million, reflecting a 10% increase.