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.
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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.
ICAPE acquires TEKUBE PCB trading activities to expand in Southern Europe
French PCB distributor ICAPE Group has completed the acquisition of the PCB trading activities of Italy-based TEKUBE SRL, strengthening its footprint in Southern Europe.
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WE‑MXGI: High‑Efficiency Power Inductor for Demanding DC/DC Converters
The WE MXGI series was developed for use in compact, high-power-density DC/DC applications in which high currents, low losses, and stable performance are required even at high switching frequencies.
Meiko Electronics to set up PCB plant in Vietnam
Japanese PCB manufacturer Meiko Electronics has decided to establish a new wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam, aimed at expanding its PCB manufacturing capacity in the ASEAN region.
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.
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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.
Aspocomp returns to profit in 2025
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp Group reported strong revenue growth in 2025, with net sales rising 38% YoY as demand from the semiconductor and defence sectors remained robust.
Global shortage of glass fiber cloth continues
The global shortage of glass fiber cloth is continuing to drive significant constraints in PCB laminate availability.
OMR Italia to cease PCB production, 27 jobs affected
OMR Italia SpA, a PCB manufacturer based in Concorezzo, Italy, has signed an agreement on a collective redundancy procedure affecting 27 employees following its decision to permanently cease production.
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