BOSTON -- Global smartphone shipments declined 6% year-over-year to 277 million units in the second quarter, according to IDC, as soaring memory costs continued to pressure lower-priced devices while premium brands expanded their market share.

MILPITAS, CA -- Global semiconductor manufacturing equipment sales are expected to reach a record $165 billion in 2026, up 23% year over year, and climb to $229 billion by 2028, according to SEMI's Mid-Year Total Semiconductor Equipment Forecast.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) has named Brooke (Anglin) Downey vice president of sales, responsible for sales of all the association’s events, magazines, newsletters, and related products.

ATLANTA -- East West Manufacturing has acquired electronics manufacturing services provider Vexos, expanding its engineering, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities while increasing its presence across the Americas and Asia.

HOUSTON -- Solstice Advanced Materials has agreed to acquire Element Solutions in a $14.5 billion deal, expanding its position in advanced materials for electronics, AI infrastructure and data center applications.

WASHINGTON -- Global semiconductor sales reached a record $120.6 billion in May, rising 9.2% from April and 104.1% year-over-year, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – JULY 6, 2026 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced that AJ Cooper, CEO and cofounder of Itera, will keynote PCB West 2026.

BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies continued to post steady demand in May, with the Global Electronics Association reporting a book-to-bill ratio of 1.36.

BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American PCB demand remained strong in May, with the Global Electronics Association reporting a book-to-bill ratio of 1.60 as AI-related investment continued to drive orders.

JASPER, IN – Kimball Electronics has acquired Helvoet Polymer Technologies, a Netherlands-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in highly automated micro-molding and precision injection molding for medical applications.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – July 1, 2026 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) this fall will feature a dedicated program of electronics assembly tracks at PCB West, including 10 presentations led by leading practitioners in solder paste, placement, reflow, stencil design and cleaning. The assembly program takes place September 29-30, 2026, at the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center.

QUERÉTARO, MEXICO -- Dymax has opened a new distribution and technical facility in Querétaro, Mexico, expanding regional support for customers across Mexico and Latin America.