NEEDHAM, MA – Global PC shipments grew 6.5% year-over-year in the second quarter, reaching 68.4 million units, according to preliminary data from IDC. The report signals vendors are front-loading shipments to stay ahead of looming US tariff deadlines, even as the American market shows signs of softening.

HELSINKI – Scanfil reported modest year-over-year growth in the second quarter, reinforcing its full-year guidance while pursuing expansion through acquisitions in the US and Europe.

VADODARA, GUJARAT, INDIA – Aimtron Electronics has secured approximately $12 million through the issuance of convertible warrants to fund a new electronics manufacturing facility here. The financing round, approved by the board, saw participation from promoter group members Mukesh and Nirmal Vasani and institutional investors.

NEEDHAM, MA – Global smartphone shipments grew 1.0% year-over-year in the second quarter, reaching 295.2 million units, according to preliminary data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. The modest uptick comes despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and weaker-than-expected demand in China.

STOCKHOLM – Note reported flat sales in the second quarter while continuing to build profitability and cash flow, prompting the company to narrow its full-year sales guidance.

FINLAND & ITALY – Scanfil has announced a strategic merger with Italian-based MB Elettronica, building its position in the European EMS market. The move brings Scanfil’s global factory count to 16 across four continents and grows its workforce to over 4,500.

STOCKHOLM – Mycronic reported strong financial results for the second quarter, prompting the company to raise its full-year revenue outlook to $710 million, up from a previous forecast of $660 million – $710 million.

NORWAY – Kitron reported second-quarter results, with revenue reaching $187.2 million, driven by continued strength in the Defense & Aerospace market and growth in the Industry sector. The company also raised its full-year outlook on the back of strong momentum and newly secured contracts.

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales reached $59 billion in May, a 27% year-over-year increase, according to data released today by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). Sales were up 3.5% month-over-month from April’s total of $57 billion.

TAIPEI – Foxconn reported second-quarter revenue of $57 billion, a 15.8% year-over-year increase and rebounding strongly from the first quarter. The growth was fueled primarily by soaring demand for artificial intelligence hardware, with its cloud and networking division leading the charge.

THAILAND – Zollner Elektronik has finalized its full acquisition of Thailand-based Bluechips Microhouse Co. The move strengthens Zollner 's presence in Southeast Asia. Terms were not disclosed.

CZELADZ, POLAND – Compal Electronics has completed the first phase of its new automotive electronics manufacturing facility here. The plant will focus on electronic control units (ECUs), with plans to later include ADAS and autonomous driving system sensors.