SANTA CLARA, CA – AMD has entered into a definitive agreement to divest ZT Systems’ US-based data center infrastructure manufacturing business to Sanmina for $3 billion in cash and stock, including a potential $450 million contingent payment.

MILPITAS, CA – The global semiconductor industry followed traditional seasonal trends in the first quarter, but uncertainty surrounding new tariffs is expected to cause atypical shifts later this year, according to the SEMI trade group.

NEW YORK, NY – Cofactr has acquired Cogbase, a hardware sourcing platform with a network of over 450,000 suppliers, to strengthen and scale supplier options for US manufacturers. Terms were not disclosed.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – Attendance for the PCB East 2025 exhibits rose nearly 4% year-over-year, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced today. Attendance among the exhibits-only category was up 15% from a year ago.

SAINT-HERBLAIN, FRANCE – Lacroix announced plans to fully exit its North American electronics operations by the end of the year as part of a shift toward higher-potential activities in Europe and environmental solutions.

DALLAS, TX – Celanese is preparing to sell its Micromax electronic inks and paste unit as part of a broader push to cut debt and raise cash. The business, housed within its engineered materials division, is expected to bring in over $300 million in revenue this year.

SURREY, BC – Canadian Circuits Inc. (CCI) has introduced a prototype PCB assembly (PCBA) service aimed at accelerating the product development timeline for engineers and OEMs. 

AUSTIN, TX – A supply shortage of build-up substrates is looming, starting in 2029, with tight conditions emerging as early as 2028, according to a new report from tech research firm TechSearch International.

ATTLEBORO, MA – Distron has expanded its electronics manufacturing services operations with the addition of a third building in the North Attleboro Industrial Park, less than a quarter mile from its original location. The 56,000 sq. ft. facility will support growing demand for box-build services, mechanical engineering, warehousing and fulfillment.

FONTENAY-AUX-ROSES, FRANCE – ICAPE Group posted first quarter revenue of $54.9 million, a 13% increase from the same period last year.

GERMANY / SUDBURY, MA – DELO reported $265 million in revenue, up 7% year-over-year, setting a new company record despite global economic volatility. Asia accounted for 56% of total revenue, making it DELO’s largest regional market, with additional strong growth from Brazil and India.

JASPER, IN – Kimball Electronics reported its third quarter results, showing a 12% decline in net sales to $374.6 million, compared to $425 million last year. Operating income rose to $11.7 million, reversing last year's loss of $6.4 million, while adjusted operating income remained steady at 4.2%. The company also reported a positive net income of $3.8 million, compared to a loss of $6.1 million in Q3 2024.