A ransomware group claims it leaked more than 200,000 files tied to Tata Electronics, including purported design and specification documents linked to Apple and Tesla. Thales and the Dutch government are investing in PCB production infrastructure as Europe seeks to strengthen defense readiness.

Tata Electronics disclosed a cybersecurity incident after a ransomware group claimed to have leaked more than 200,000 files containing purported component designs and specifications linked to customers including Apple and Tesla.

Ignys launches RapidJig PCB test fixture design tool.

Seika Machinery will launch its SMI 2026 webinar series on June 24 with a session focused on solder paste preparation, viscosity control and process standardization.

PCEA will host a webinar on flex and rigid-flex circuit design June 24 featuring Dave Lackey covering manufacturability, materials, tooling and fabrication considerations.

PCEA issued a call for abstracts for PCB East 2027, seeking technical presentations on PCB design, fabrication, assembly, test, packaging and additive manufacturing ahead of the April event in Worcester.

Registration is open for PCB West 2026, which will feature more than 120 hours of PCB design and assembly training this September in Santa Clara.

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Thales and the Dutch Ministry of Defense signed a strategic partnership to expand radar production and testing capacity in the Netherlands, including new PCB manufacturing facilities.

TTM Technologies officially opened its $130M UHDI PCB manufacturing facility in DeWitt, NY.

Ukraine said it struck a Russian electronics plant in the Voronezh region that produces components used in missile systems.

Wus Printed Circuit (Kunshan) plans to absorb a subsidiary following a nearly $29M acquisition.

Keytronic plans to expand its EMS plant in Corinth, MS, and create 376 new jobs with an $8.89M investment.

Fideltronik secured a $30M contract to provide PCB assembly services for a renewable energy customer.

China imposed export controls and procurement bans on 10 US defense and electronics firms.

Walton shipped its first export order of PCB assemblies to the United States, where the products will be used in security systems.

Syrma SGS and Kaga Electronics have signed a pact to form a joint venture that will focus on production for Japanese clients.

Seho Systems named Altus Group a distributor.

MicroCare named Doug Kay director of market and new business development.

Green Circuits promoted Adam Szychowski to chief revenue officer.

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