NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME, UK – Incap Corporation has completed the installation of a rooftop solar power system at its manufacturing facility, a move aimed at increasing the site’s share of renewable energy. The new system is expected to provide nearly half of the factory’s daytime electricity demand and about one-third of total annual consumption, supporting the company’s broader environmental goals while reducing energy costs.

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales reached 64.9 billion dollars in August, up 21.7% from 53.3 billion dollars a year earlier, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association. Sales also increased 4.4% sequentially from 62.1 billion dollars in July.

BIÑAN, PHILIPPINES – Integrated Micro-Electronics, Inc. (IMI) has completed the consolidation of its Kuichong operations into its Pingshan facility in Shenzhen, China, a strategic move designed to streamline its manufacturing footprint, improve operational efficiency and increase capacity utilization.

SAINT-HERBLAIN, FRANCE – Lacroix reported first-half 2025 revenue of about $30.1 billion, reflecting an 11.9% year-over-year decline on a comparable basis, as the company continued its strategic withdrawal from low-margin contracts and prepared to exit the North American electronics market. The Environment segment remained a bright spot, growing 9% and delivering a current EBITDA margin of 23.4%. Group EBITDA stood at roughly $2.2 billion, representing a margin of 7.5%.

BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American electronics manufacturing services companies reported shipments in July fell 4.1% compared to 2024.

BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American printed circuit board manufacturers reported July shipments rose 20.7% from last year.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – OCTOBER 1, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Mike Buetow as the first individual awarded the PCEA Lifetime Achievement Award and as the first inductee in the newly established PCEA Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at the PCEA annual meeting in conjunction with the PCB West conference and exhibition.

ATLANTA -- Product sales sentiment among component manufacturers improved between August and September, suggesting the market might be on verge of recovery.

Magnetic transistors have been a hot topic for years, but a breakthrough led by researchers at MIT with chromium sulfur bromide (CrSBr) could push us closer to realizing more energy-efficient and powerful electronics. By replacing silicon with this 2D magnetic material, researchers have overcome a significant hurdle: combining the benefits of magnetism and semiconductor properties in a single device.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – NOTE has signed an agreement to acquire UK-based electronics contract manufacturer Kasdon Group, strengthening its position in the British EMS market and securing a foothold in the high-growth defense sector, which represents about half of Kasdon’s revenue.

SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Stephen V. Chavez as recipient of the annual PCEA Leadership Award, for his lifetime service in the pursuit of educating and training PCB design engineers.

SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Troy Hopkins as recipient of the fourth annual PCEA Membership Award. The announcement was made at the PCEA annual meeting in conjunction with the PCB West conference and exhibition.