INDIA -- RRP Electronics has signed a memorandum of understanding and term sheet to acquire Vital Electronics, an electronics manufacturing services provider, as it looks to expand from semiconductor packaging into complete electronic system manufacturing.

STAMFORD, CT – NEOTech, a portfolio company of Arkview Capital, has acquired Virtex, expanding its US manufacturing footprint and high-reliability electronics manufacturing capabilities for defense applications. Financial terms were not disclosed.

ATLANTA – ECIA’s Industry Pulse market sentiment index reached 154 in June, its highest level in five years and just below the all-time high of 157 recorded in March 2021.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) shipments increased 6% year-over-year in June, while the industry’s book-to-bill ratio reached 1.33, according to the Global Electronics Association.

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales reached $403 billion in the second quarter of 2026, rising 35% from the first quarter, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The discounted price for the PCB West 2026 technical conference ends August 21, conference organizers said today. From August 22 through September 29, registrants will pay the advanced conference price, which is $100 more than the “early bird” rate.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced publication of the sixth edition of PCB Basics: An Introduction to the PCB Industry.

TAIPEI – Tight DRAM supply expected to persist through 2027 is prompting Nvidia to evaluate lower HBM configurations for its next-generation Rubin Ultra AI platform, according to TrendForce.

MAHWAH, NJ – GSI Group Holdings has acquired Aven Tools, adding the precision tool and microscopy equipment provider to its portfolio of laboratory and industrial workflow brands.

BANGKOK -- A subsidiary of Fabrinet has acquired a Santa Clara, CA, office campus in an all-cash deal worth $76.9 million. 

The three buildings on Bunker Hill Lane comprise about 225,000 square feet. The contract manufacturer also owns a building on nearby Patrick Henry Drive, also through a subsidiary. The Thailand-based company has locations around the globe.

HONG KONG -- Kingboard Holdings is reporting a net profit of HK$2.7 billion for the six months ended June 30. This marks a 4% increase over the same period last year, and is primarily driven by its laminate business, which saw profit growth of more than 200% amid strong demand and shortages of laminates and other materials.

Kingboard management believes this profit growth is the result of an increase in laminate sales volume and higher selling prices. 

WASHINGTON, DC -- North American EMS shipments in June 2026 rose 6.7% year-over-year, and 15.1% over the previous month. June’s year-to-date shipments increased by 7.4% YoY, and the June EMS book-to-bill stands at 1.33.

EMS bookings in June increased 29.3% year-over-year and 6.6% from the previous month. June’s year-to-date bookings increased by 5.0% YoY.