Researchers have developed an AI system that automates carbon footprint analysis for electronic devices, reducing assessments from weeks or months to under a minute. Fremont is attracting robotics companies by combining advanced manufacturing infrastructure with Silicon Valley engineering talent, strengthening its role in AI hardware development.

Researchers have developed an AI system that cuts electronic device carbon footprint assessments from weeks or months to under a minute.

CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY is accepting entries for the 20th annual New Product Introduction Awards, with submissions for electronics assembly products due Dec. 14.

Sean Patterson discusses why AI adoption in manufacturing depends on building practical workplace habits rather than relying on training alone in the latest PCB Chat.

Altus Group has developed and validated reduced-order modeling techniques for predicting the dynamic response of PCBs, with applications in shock and blast analysis.

A student-developed autonomous, turtle-inspired robot that uses AI and 3D holographic imaging to detect microplastics in water earned top honors at the 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair.

Hirose launches BK35 hybrid FPC-to-board connector.

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is offering up to $150,000 in grants to expand electronics collection sites and recycling events through the E-Cycle Wisconsin program.

Here's how Samsung made the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra stronger, thinner and flatter.

PCEA has opened PCB East 2027 booth sales for returning exhibitors and Gold and Platinum corporate members. The exhibition will be held April 28, 2027, at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, alongside the four-day technical conference, with general booth sales opening Aug. 12.

PCB West 2026 is nearly sold out, with fewer than 5 percent of exhibition booths remaining for the Sept. 29–Oct. 2 event at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

PCD&F has opened its 2026 PCB Designer Salary Survey, inviting PCB designers, design engineers and layout specialists to share information on salaries, job responsibilities, experience, education and more. Responses will be accepted through July 31.

PCEA announced a dedicated electronics assembly program for PCB West 2026, featuring 10 technical sessions on solder paste, placement, reflow, stencil design and cleaning.

Looking for networking opportunities? Join the PCEA Discord server, bringing together engineers and designers from around the world on a private channel for discussing technical questions and career opportunities.

Zhen Ding Technology Group is expanding production capacity in Thailand while strengthening partnerships with universities to develop PCB and semiconductor engineering talent.

Fremont is expanding its role as a robotics manufacturing hub, attracting companies including Agility Robotics, Tesla, Meta and Zoox with its combination of engineering talent and industrial infrastructure.

Incap maintained its 2026 revenue forecast of $310M to $333M but lowered its profit outlook.

The Karnataka state government has decided that CSR funds generated in the Indian state should be spent within it.

SEL has started site preparation for a $50M electronics manufacturing facility in Idaho.

Etched has raised $300M to expand manufacturing capacity and customer deployments of its AI inference hardware.

Renesas has sued Navitas Semiconductor, alleging the company stole trade secrets related to gallium nitride power semiconductor technology after hiring former Renesas executives.

Cofactr named Chris Sepulveda director of sales.

Dell hired Rhett Davis as hardware engineer I in the Infrastructure Solutions Group.

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