North American PCB industry shipments down 3.1% in March
May 01, 2025
Total North American PCB shipments in March 2025 were down 3.1% compared to the same month last year. Compared to the preceding month, March shipments were down 2.3%.
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Aspocomp nears sales record with first quarter turnaround
April 30, 2025
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp reported a significant turnaround in its financial performance for the first quarter of 2025, coming close to achieving an all-time net sales record.
Facing the inevitable: how to outsmart semiconductor obsolescence
April 29, 2025
At Evertiq Expo in Tampere, Ronny Nitsche, Regional Sales Manager at Rochester Electronics, discussed strategies for minimising the impact of semiconductor shortages and product discontinuations through proactive obsolescence management.
How companies can navigate tariff uncertainties
April 29, 2025
Businesses are facing increasing challenges as shifting trade policies and tariffs impact global supply chains and costs. According to Confidee, a compliance solutions provider for the PCB industry, companies must adopt more agile sourcing strategies to manage the uncertainty.
Europe's electronics erosion threatens strategic autonomy
April 28, 2025
A new report from IPC warns that Europe’s continued decline in electronics manufacturing capacity — particularly in printed circuit boards (PCBs), advanced packaging, and EMS — poses a growing threat to the continent’s defence readiness, industrial resilience, and technological sovereignty.
Siemens acquires DownStream to expand PCB design-to-manufacturing flow
April 28, 2025
Founded in 2002 and based in Marlborough, Massachusetts, DownStream Technologies is a leading provider of manufacturing solutions for manufacturing data analysis and processing, and documenting PCB designs.
“We’re in the last minutes to rebuild PCB manufacturing in Europe”
April 24, 2025
Confidee, a PCB compliance and supply partner focused on high-reliability and defence sectors, experienced a strong 2024 despite a declining market. Speaking at the Evertiq Expo in Tampere, Terho Koivisto of Confidee reflected on the year as one of growth and opportunity for the company.
NCAB acquires Germany's B&B Leiterplattenservice
April 23, 2025
NCAB has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of B&B Leiterplattenservice GmbH (B&B) headquartered in Mittweida, west of Dresden.
ESD industry posts $4.9B in revenue in Q4 2024
April 15, 2025
The Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 11% to USD 4,927.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 from the USD 4,440.9 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2023, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, reports.
PCBAIR invests in AI to boost defect prediction in PCB manufacturing
April 15, 2025
PCBAIR, a Chinese PCB manufacturer and assembly service provider, says that it is increasing R&D funding to incorporate AI into its manufacturing processes, improving defect prediction accuracy and efficiency.
Confidee secures contract with Nordic defence player
April 14, 2025
Norwegian PCB sourcing and compliance partner Confidee has secured a strategic contract valued at NOK 5.5 million an unnamed Nordic defence actor.
Ensuring PCB compliance: Alexandre Buia shares key advice at Evertiq Expo
April 14, 2025
During this year Evertiq Expo in Sophia Antipolis, Alexandre Buia, Sales Director France at Confidee, delivered a presentation on the importance of compliance in printed circuit board (PCB) development.
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JarnisTech's Chongqing smart factory goes live
April 08, 2025
Against the industrial backdrop of surging demand for 5G-A and AI servers, Chinese PCB manufacturer JarnisTech has officially put its Chongqing smart factory into production – with AOI technology that boosts PCB inspection efficiency by 600%.
Mycronic makes acquisition in the UK
April 07, 2025
Mycronic's Global Technologies division has acquired RoBAT, a UK-based company which has developed a technology for fast and reliable tests of signal quality on PCBs.
FlashPCB upgrade its manufacturing capabilities
April 03, 2025
US quick-turn PCB assembly provider has strengthened its manufacturing capabilities with the purchase of a 1 Click SMT Drymaster 555L. The sale was facilitated by Don Dennison, President of PIT – Equipment Services, LLC.
Retain public funds within the EU economy
April 01, 2025
In his previous guest article, Dirk Stans, Managing Partner at Eurocircuits, outlined three key actions needed to strengthen Europe’s electronics industry. Now, in this follow-up, he delves deeper into the first priority: ensuring that public funds remain within the EU economy
Confidee sees growth in the Danish space industry
March 19, 2025
Over the past year, PCB sourcing partner Confidee, has seen significant growth in the Danish space industry, expanding both its project portfolio and customer base.
SpaceX creates 400 new jobs with Texas expansion
March 13, 2025
SpaceX is set to significantly expand its semiconductor R&D and advanced packaging facility in Bastrop, Texas, following a USD 17.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund.
AT&S opens new sales office in Seoul
March 13, 2025
Austrian PCB and IC substrates manufacturer AT&S is strengthening its presence in Korea with the opening of a new sales office in Seoul.
Leiton takes over Siarvin PCB Solutions
March 10, 2025
Berlin-based PCB supplier Leiton has acquired Indian PCB trading and engineering company Siarvin PCB Solutions, located in Bangalore. The move expands Leiton global supplier network.
eXception PCB boosts production with new DI system
March 05, 2025
UK-based PCB manufacturer eXception PCB has invested in a Nuvogo 1000R. The direct imaging solution enhances production of high-density interconnect (HDI) PCBs, flex and rigid-flex PCBs, and multilayer PCBs.
Variosystems expands its presence in Germany via acquisition
March 05, 2025
Variosystems has acquired Heicks Industrieelektronik GmbH, a technology company specialising in electronic solutions for the aerospace sector, and will fully integrate it into the Variosystems Group.
Aspocomp forecasts growth after challenging 2024
March 04, 2025
Finnish PCB manufacturer Aspocomp has reported significant improvements in its fourth-quarter performance, marking a strong conclusion to an otherwise challenging year in 2024.
AT&S has found its new CEO
February 26, 2025
A new start awaits at AT&S. The PCB manufacturer has appointed Dr. Michael Mertin, a German technology expert, as its new CEO. He will step into his new role on May 1, 2025. Additionally, former Silicon Valley CEO Andy Mattes will head the Supervisory Board chairmanship, succeeding interim Chairman Dr. Georg Riedl
Limtronik upgrade production with new SMD line from Fuji
February 20, 2025
The EMS industry experiences high volatility due to shorter product life cycles, increased variations, and ongoing miniaturization of components. To tackle these challenges with enhanced flexibility and scalability, EMS provider Limtronik has actively expanded its production capacity by adding a new SMD line.
Icape strengthens its UK presence via acquisition
February 18, 2025
The French headquartered PCB supplier continues to strengthen its base in the UK, this time through the acquisition of Kingfisher PCBs Ltd., a UK-based distributor of printed circuit boards.
UK PCB manufacturer expands production
February 18, 2025
UK-based PCB manufacturer CC Electronics has announced a significant investment to expand its manufacturing facility in Winsford, Cheshire. This development is described as a key milestone in the company's plan to scale up and future-proof its operations.
Würth finalises the closure of PCB factory in Schopfheim
February 13, 2025
Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology says that it has finalised the planned closure of its PCB factory in Schopfheim, Germany.
TTI ink global distribution deal with Samtec
February 12, 2025
TTI, a specialty distributor of electronic components, is now an authorised distributor of Samtec products.
Panasonic is closing its PCB materials plant in Europe
February 11, 2025
Panasonic has announced plans to close its PCB materials plant in Enns, Austria, by December 2025, impacting approximately 140 employees.
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