ATLANTA – ECIA’s Industry Pulse market sentiment index reached 154 in June, its highest level in five years and just below the all-time high of 157 recorded in March 2021.

BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) shipments increased 6% year-over-year in June, while the industry’s book-to-bill ratio reached 1.33, according to the Global Electronics Association.

WASHINGTON – Global semiconductor sales reached $403 billion in the second quarter of 2026, rising 35% from the first quarter, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – The discounted price for the PCB West 2026 technical conference ends August 21, conference organizers said today. From August 22 through September 29, registrants will pay the advanced conference price, which is $100 more than the “early bird” rate.