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NEWS

Polymatech Opens Singapore Hub for LED Packaging and Memory Module Assembly

SINGAPORE – Polymatech has opened a new advanced electronics manufacturing facility in Singapore that will serve as its Asia-Pacific hub for... Read More...

Jabil Raises Fiscal 2026 Outlook on Strong AI Infrastructure Demand

ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Jabil reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 revenue of $8.8 billion, driven by continued strength in AI infrastructure pro... Read More...

SigmaTron Names Jim Kircher CEO

ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL -- SigmaTron International has appointed Jim Kircher chief executive officer, effective May 11, as the electronics man... Read More...

Incap Pennsylvania Facility Temporarily Closed Following Storm-Related Power Outage

HELSINKI -- Incap's electronics manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania has temporarily suspended operations following a power outage caused ... Read More...

Global Semiconductor Sales Jump 94% Year-Over-Year in April

WASHINGTON, DC -- Global semiconductor sales reached $110.5 billion in April, rising 11% from March and 93.9% from the same month a year ago... Read More...

Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Rise 14% in First Quarter

MILPITAS, CA -- Global semiconductor equipment billings reached a record $36.5 billion in the first quarter, up 14% year-over-year and 1% se... Read More...

SEMI Report Forecasts Rapid Growth for Glass Core Substrate Market Through 2040

MILPITAS, CA -- SEMI and Global Net have released a new report examining the emerging market for glass core substrates, a packaging technolo... Read More...

Praesidian Capital Exits Investment in Green Circuits

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Praesidian Capital announced the realization and exit of its investment in Green Circuits in connection with the sale of th... Read More...

North American EMS Book-to-Bill Ratio Reaches 1.36 in April

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Global Electronics Association reported continued strength in the North American electronics manufacturing services (E... Read More...

FEATURES

From Chat to Workflow: Turning AI Habits into Automated Processes

Moving from personal AI habits to standardized workflows can help manufacturing teams save time, improve consistency and scale practical AI use across operation... Read More...

PCB East 2026: Bigger Venue, Bigger Crowds

PCB East 2026 celebrated its move to Worcester with an increase in conference classes, exhibitors and attendance. I’ve always enjoyed attending PCB East (http:... Read More...

PCB East 2026: The Conversations Kept Going

PCB East 2026 combined nonstop show-floor traffic, technical learning and after-hours networking into one of the event’s busiest and most connected years yet. ... Read More...

Semiconductor Market: Supply, Costs and Sourcing

What tight supply and rising costs mean for your sourcing strategy. The first quarter of 2026 made clear that the semiconductor market is no longer moving in a... Read More...

Evaluation of Solder Paste Printability with Solder Paste Inspection Equipment After Extended Stencil Cleaning Cycle Intervals

Extending stencil cleaning intervals to 50 prints maintained consistent deposition while improving throughput and reducing downtime. Solder paste printing is a... Read More...

Nine Hidden Cost Traps in the Product Design Process

How DfX eliminates the hidden costs in product design and development. OEMs outsource manufacturing to control costs and accelerate product delivery. But by th... Read More...

Reflow AI - Before there was Artificial Intelligence

AI is now helping engineers tame the “black art” of SMT reflow by optimizing oven recipes and process decisions. Artificial intelligence is a hot topic in many... Read More...

Why Your AI Training Isn’t Sticking

Three months after the excitement fades, most AI tools sit open in a browser tab while engineers go back to email, ERP and ECOs. It's 7:45 AM on a Tuesday. You... Read More...

The Principals of Adhesion: Understanding Adhesive Chemistry, Application and Surface Science for Optimal Bonding Performance

An investigation of surface energy effects on adhesive bond strength. Reliable bonding depends on three critical variables working in synergy (Figure 1). If an... Read More...