Global PCB material supply tightening: What the market is experiencing today
The global raw material supply continues to pressure the electronic industry and not least the PCB manufacturing sector. What initially affected a narrow range of high-frequency materials has now evolved into a broader scope, impacting both advanced laminates and standard FR-4 materials.
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AT&S expands AI substrate capacity in Chongqing
Austrian PCB and IC substrate manufacturer AT&S is expanding capacity at its Chongqing facility in China to meet growing demand for high-end IC substrates from a key customer in the AI segment.
Europe is building a system without a physical foundation
Europe is investing billions in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and data centres. These investments are meant to strengthen the region’s technological position and reduce external dependencies. But the question is becoming harder to ignore: to what extent is Europe building a system on a foundation that does not physically exist?
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Cold Start & Vibration in Auto Water Pumps: YMIN Hybrid Caps Enable Pin-to-Pin Replacement
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Aspocomp reports record-high order book as revenue dips in Q1
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp closed the first quarter of 2026 with its highest-ever order book, even as revenue and profitability declined against a strong comparison period.
Ventec evaluates US manufacturing expansion
Ventec International Group is evaluating the potential establishment of a manufacturing facility in the United States as part of efforts to support its growing North American customer base.
Europe at a turning point for PCB base materials
As performance requirements for printed circuit boards continue to rise — driven by high-speed digital as well as RF and microwave applications — the development and selection of base materials is becoming a balancing act between electrical performance, regulatory compliance and supply chain resilience. What used to be a largely engineering-driven decision is now increasingly influenced by external constraints that are harder to control and even harder to predict.
Icape reports 12% revenue growth in 2025, net result impacted by asset review
French PCB distributor Icape Group has reported consolidated revenue of EUR 200.3 million for the full year 2025, marking a 12% increase YoY. Organic growth, excluding currency effects, reached 5.1%, as exchange rate fluctuations – particularly a weaker US dollar – continued to weigh on performance.
Ventec to bring Thailand facility online in Q2 2026
PCB materials supplier Ventec International Group expects its new manufacturing facility in Thailand to come online in the second quarter of 2026, as part of efforts to diversify production and support “China plus one” supply chain strategies, the company states in a press release.
PCB lead times extend as material shortages and AI demand strain supply chains
Lead times for PCBs are increasing as shortages of key base materials and rising demand from AI infrastructure place growing pressure on the global supply chain. This is according to German PCB manufacturer ILFA GmbH.
NCAB monitors logistics impact as Middle East conflict disrupts air traffic
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is beginning to affect global logistics networks after authorities suspended flight operations at major regional hubs, according to PCB supplier NCAB Group.
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