BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American electronics manufacturing services (EMS) companies continued to post steady demand in May, with the Global Electronics Association reporting a book-to-bill ratio of 1.36.

BANNOCKBURN, IL -- North American PCB demand remained strong in May, with the Global Electronics Association reporting a book-to-bill ratio of 1.60 as AI-related investment continued to drive orders.

JASPER, IN – Kimball Electronics has acquired Helvoet Polymer Technologies, a Netherlands-based contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specializing in highly automated micro-molding and precision injection molding for medical applications.

PEACHTREE CITY, GA – July 1, 2026 – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) this fall will feature a dedicated program of electronics assembly tracks at PCB West, including 10 presentations led by leading practitioners in solder paste, placement, reflow, stencil design and cleaning. The assembly program takes place September 29-30, 2026, at the Santa Clara (CA) Convention Center.