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PCBs

September 08, 2026
While the semiconductor supply chain has dominated industry attention in recent years, a parallel bottleneck has been building in PCB base materials. AI data centre expansion is absorbing large quantities of high-grade laminates, leaving less capacity available for traditional industrial and automotive applications, according to a joint market analysis by STARTEAM GLOBAL and Würth Elektronik.

Kingboard-Laminate

August 19, 2026
The PCB industry's material shortage is no longer confined to advanced laminates. According to a market update from Norwegian PCB supplier Confidee, the shortage has now spread to standard FR-4 and thicker copper-clad laminates – and conditions are not expected to ease through 2026 or into 2027.

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Didrik-PCB

July 28, 2026
In an interview with Evertiq, Didrik Bech, board member of PCB supplier Confidee, described how the AI infrastructure boom is creating an unprecedented demand for materials, resulting in supply shortages that could reshape market conditions across several European industries.

2Raymond-Goh

May 27, 2026
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.

Thailand-render

March 18, 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

March 12, 2026
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.

Kirchheimbolanden-facility

June 17, 2025
Ventec International Group has reinforced its commitment to halogen-free PCB manufacturing in Europe with a significant investment in inventory at its Kirchheimbolanden facility in Germany.

DSML

June 04, 2025
ICAPE offers an overview of the key factors in PCB raw material selection and the considerations that guide their use.

February 11, 2025
Panasonic has announced plans to close its PCB materials plant in Enns, Austria, by December 2025, impacting approximately 140 employees.

automotive

January 27, 2025
The anticipated boom in demand for electric vehicles is set to provide a significant uptick in the global automotive PCB market, a new report concludes.

December 17, 2024
Ventec International Group has chosen Thailand as the location for a new state-of-the-art PCB materials manufacturing facility.

primary-PCB-materials-supplier-Teltonika

November 20, 2024
Ventec International Group is to become a supply chain partner and primary supplier of PCB base materials to electronics manufacturer Teltonika, which is preparing to open a new PCB manufacturing plant at its base in Vilnius, Lithuania.

facility

November 06, 2024
The new, state-of-the-art production facility in the Industrial Area Rurbenden in Germany's Düren is double in size, will increase production capacity by 80% and improve logistics, the company said.

Axel-Wagner

October 03, 2024
The Component Obsolescence Group Deutschland (COGD) is hosting the 5th Obsolescence Day at electronica 2024 in Munich on November 15. The event will address the growing challenge of obsolescence in key components, materials, and software, which continues to pose risks to industrial production and maintenance.

16-08-24

August 22, 2024
Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA), together with the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), forecasts that the global flexible PCB market will gradually recover from the downturn in 2023, with the market size (including rigid-flex PCBs) expected to reach USD 19.7 billion in 2024, representing a 7.3% YoY growth.

jan-pedersen

February 16, 2022
With more than 40 years of experience in the PCB industry – know-how accumulated from everything involving production to running a PCB factory – Jan Pedersen takes on the role as Director of Technology at NCAB.

Mark-goodwin-coo-facility-right

December 08, 2020
As we reach the end of a difficult year managing the many challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, another series of challenges is rapidly coming into focus for EMEA and North American PCB manufacturers and their supply base.

recruitment-concept

July 10, 2018
Ventec International Group Co. has appointed Peter Coakley as Sales Director UK. Effective July 1, Peter takes over the responsibility for UK sales activities.

factory-tour

November 29, 2017
The PCB manufacturer has appointed Mika Sillgren as Global Account Manager, large accounts.

cleanroom

February 06, 2017
Ventec International’s European HQ in the UK continues to be fully accredited to AS9100 Revision C, in accordance with the Aerospace Supplier Quality System Certification Scheme.

productronica

November 04, 2013
The productronica is an important trade fair for LPKF Laser & Electronics AG. In time for the opening the specialist in micro-material processing presents four new systems and procedures.

export

October 23, 2013
Holders Technology plc to distribute Isola products to support the demand for PCB materials in the UK.

electronic-laboritory

July 04, 2013
Cambridge Nanotherm has delivered, in partnership with Optocap, the first ever Chip-on-Heatsink modules to a customer in the LED industry.

architect-drawings1

May 16, 2013
Cambridge Nanotherm is to build its first prototype manufacturing plant in Haverhill, UK, following the award of GBP 250'000 in matched funding from the UK Innovation Agency - Technology Strategy Board (TSB).

architect-drawings1

May 15, 2013
Cambridge Nanotherm is to build its first prototype manufacturing plant in Haverhill, UK, following the award of GBP 250'000 in matched funding from the UK Innovation Agency - Technology Strategy Board (TSB).

production-X

January 19, 2011
Coper clad laminates, and other base materials used in the production of printed circuit boards, PCB, are in short supply at the moment.

machine-PCB-800

November 17, 2010
Spanish PCB manufacturer Lab Circuits has invested in new production equipment.

May 21, 2010
Germany-based GCT GmbH, manufacturer of diamond coated tools for mechanical processing of PCBs, has started its production at their diamond coating facility in Weingarten.

gasch

April 23, 2010
“The price hike for PCB material has already reached Europe. The companies that still produce here have—over the past few weeks—adapted the sales prices to the changed costs.” Michael Gasch (Data4PCB) comments for Evertiq on the current situation.

production

May 02, 2008
UK’s based Labtech has invested in new machinery at its Presteigne microwave printed circuit board (PCB) production facility, with the aim of improving processes, efficiency and manufacturing capability.

product_071212

April 15, 2008
Essential materials for the production of PCBs, such as glass yarn or copper clad laminate (CCL), will rocket in April.

asia

September 26, 2007
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report: Due to cost considerations and lack of differentiation, the customers of PCB materials are moving from North America to low-cost regions such as Asia.

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