Analysis of artificial intelligence’s place in the world is as ubiquitous (and occasionally, insufferable) as those chatbots cluttering up many businesses’ websites. Not unironically, then, am I adding to the din.

SUZHOU, CHINA – Scanfil is investing EUR 9 million (about US$10.6 million) on the expansion of its Suzhou plant, driven by a positive customer outlook. The investment will increase the facility’s area by 15,700 square meters, bringing the total area to nearly 37,000 square meters upon completion in 2027.

HELSINKI, FINLAND – Scanfil outlined its 2026 outlook following the acquisitions of MB Elettronica in Italy and ADCO Circuits in the United States, pointing to continued expansion across its global electronics manufacturing services operations. The company expects 2026 turnover to range between $1.02 billion to $1.16 billion, representing projected growth of about 21% to 36% compared with 2024 revenue of $850 million.

TORONTO, CANADA – Celestica reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by accelerating demand for data center infrastructure and advanced technology programs. Fourth quarter revenue reached $3.6 billion, up 44% year over year, exceeding the high end of company guidance. 

NEENAH, WI – Plexus reported first quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with earnings rising about 3% year over year and topping estimates by roughly 0.6%. Revenue for the quarter totaled $1.07 billion, up about 9.6% from $976.12 million in the prior-year period, though results came in slightly below consensus forecasts.

HORSHAM, PA – A manufacturing operations software provider has completed the acquisition of a digital twin simulation and advanced planning specialist, expanding its platform to support end-to-end manufacturing execution, planning and scenario modeling.

SAN JOSE, CA – Sanmina reported stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results for calendar-year 2025, driven by sharp year-over-year revenue growth, though its outlook for the first quarter of 2026 came in below market expectations.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – PCEA today opened registration for the technical program for PCB East 2026, featuring more than 80 hours of in-depth electronics engineering training on circuit board design and assembly.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Note closed 2025 with record quarterly profitability despite flat full-year sales, reporting fourth quarter revenue of approximately $95 million and an operating margin of 11.3%, its highest on record. Operating profit for the quarter rose to about $10.7 million, while profit after tax reached roughly $8.2 million.

SIEVI, FINLAND – Scanfil has completed its acquisition of Italian electronics manufacturing services provider MB Elettronica, finalizing a transaction first announced in July.

TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Global AI server shipments are forecast to grow more than 28% year over year in 2026, driven by continued investment from North American cloud service providers and a rising share of ASIC-based systems, according to new market research from TrendForce.

WALTHAM, MA – Nano Dimension reported preliminary, unaudited fourth quarter 2025 revenue of $35.0 million to $35.5 million, exceeding its previously issued guidance range of $31.5 million to $33.5 million.