European PCB revenues rise 2.4% as industry shrinks
European PCB manufacturing increased by 2.4% in 2025, while the global PCB market expanded by more than 11%, according to Data4PCB. At the same time, 11 manufacturers exited the market, reducing the European PCB base to 168 companies operating 182 facilities.
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Five years after the introduction of the SCIP database, many electronics manufacturers still struggle to translate legal obligations into day-to-day practice. While the rules themselves are no longer new, uncertainty persists — not so much about what the law says, but about how to comply without turning regulatory work into a permanent administrative burden.
AMD and Meta sign multi-year deal for up to 6GW of AI GPU capacity
AMD and Meta have entered a definitive multi-year agreement under which Meta will deploy up to 6 gigawatts of AMD Instinct GPUs to power its next generation AI infrastructure.
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Apple to begin Mac mini production in Houston, expand AI server manufacturing
Apple will start producing its Mac mini in the US for the first time, with manufacturing slated to start later this year at a new facility in Houston.
TSMC board approves $45 billion for capacity expansion
The world’s largest semiconductor foundry, TSMC, has approved a capital injection of USD 44.96 billion to expand production capacity. The decision was made during a board meeting on 10 February 2026 in Hsinchu, Taiwan.
SEALSQ and WISeKey to relocate Geneva HQ, launch quantum hub
SEALSQ Corp and its parent WISeKey International Holding, are planning to move their Geneva headquarters to the Pont-Rouge district in August 2026. The relocation coincides with the launch of the Geneva Quantum Centre of Excellence, intended to consolidate the group’s research and industrial deployment of quantum computing, post-quantum cybersecurity, and secure semiconductor technologies.
Volvo Cars to recall 40,000 EX30 over battery risk
Volvo Cars will recall more than 40,000 EX30 electric SUVs due to a risk of battery pack overheating, the company told Reuters. The EX30 is one of the automaker’s best-selling electric models.
RECOM Power and Bürklin expand their partnership
RECOM Power and Bürklin Elektronik are expanding their long-standing distribution partnership, with a focus on product availability, technical expertise and streamlined delivery processes.
Cadence completes acquisition of Hexagon’s D&E business
US-based Cadence Design Systems has completed its acquisition of the Design and Engineering (D&E) business from Swedish technology group Hexagon AB, in a deal valued at approximately EUR 2.7 billion.
Motherson opens new automotive lighting plant in Sanand, India
Motherson has inaugurated a manufacturing facility in Sanand, Gujarat, India, established as a strategic joint venture with Marelli. The plant is dedicated exclusively to producing exterior automotive lighting systems and expands the group’s capabilities in automotive component manufacturing.
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