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PLANO, TEXAS – Siemens has acquired Aster Technologies, a specialist in printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) test verification and engineering software, strengthening its position in design-for-test (DfT) and manufacturing readiness for complex electronic systems.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – January 12, 2026 – The exhibition hall floor space for PCB East 2026 is more than 90% sold out, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) said today.
WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor industry sales reached a record high in November, totaling $75.3 billion, according to new data released by the Semiconductor Industry Association. The result marked a 29.8% increase compared with November 2024 and a 3.5% rise from October, representing the highest monthly sales total ever recorded by the industry.
ATLANTA, GA – The Electronic Components Industry Association reported a sharp improvement in sales confidence across the electronics component industry in December, according to the latest results from its Industry Pulse: Electronic Component Trends and Sentiment survey.
FÜRTH, GERMANY – Voltatron AG has acquired 100% of Komitec electronics GmbH, advancing its M&A-driven growth strategy and significantly expanding its electronics manufacturing services capabilities ahead of 2026. The transaction is expected to be initially consolidated as of January 1.
Hanza has agreed to acquire 100% of BMK Group GmbH in a share-for-share transaction that the company said will complete its Hanza 2025 strategy and establish a foundation for its next phase, Hanza 2028. The deal values BMK at approximately about $193 million based on Hanza’s share price at signing.
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