PEACHTREE CITY, GA – December 9, 2025 – The exhibition floor space for PCB East 2026 is more than 70% booked and is expected to sell out, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) said today.
LOUSIVILLE, KY – Foxconn confirmed plans to establish a major US production hub in Louisville, announcing a $170 million investment that will bring 180 new jobs to the region. The project follows earlier reports that Kentucky was under consideration and comes after the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved incentives for the company.
ATLANTA, GA – Electronic Component Trends and Sentiment report for November shows the industry’s outlook strengthening far ahead of expectations, with the overall sentiment index reaching 120.1 – well above the October forecast of 103.5. The figure represents the sixth straight month of improving sentiment across the electronic components supply chain, beginning in June.
KUALA LUMPUR – VS Industry Bhd returned to profitability in its fiscal first quarter ended Oct. 31, reporting about US$6.6 million in net profit, compared with a year-ago loss of roughly US$7.0 million, a swing of about 192% year over year. Operating profit rose 4% to about $11 million, up from roughly $10.6 million.
Global semiconductor sales reached $72.7 billion in October, rising 4.7% from September and 27.2% year over year, according to new WSTS data released by the Semiconductor Industry Association. Demand strength in the Americas and Asia Pacific continued to drive the market, with all major regions posting month-to-month growth.
AUSTIN, TX – TechSearch International’s newest Advanced Packaging Update finds that rapid growth in AI servers and data center hardware will push substrate demand beyond available capacity by 2028, forcing manufacturers to expand production within the next three years. The report highlights rising pressure on substrate materials – especially glass fiber used in core constructions – and evaluates potential alternatives as supply tightens.