Researchers developed a mask-free femtosecond laser method to print dense copper circuits on flexible and curved surfaces. PCB design tool sales took a rare dip in Q2.

Researchers developed a magneto-mechano-electrochemical fiber that keeps e-textiles working when they deform.

Last chance to register for a pair of webinars this week, including Coin-Style PCB Heat Sinks on Oct. 20 and How to Be a GREAT PCB Design on Oct. 21.

Researchers found that small changes to microscopic material layers sharply improve device efficiency.

Researchers used copper-filled circuit boards to push a data center power converter to 98 percent efficiency.

Huazhong University researchers developed a mask-free femtosecond laser method that prints dense copper circuits on flexible and curved surfaces.

A new hybrid micro-gripper combines vacuum and finger grasping to handle 0.5-8mm SMT components for robotic PCB assembly.

Stackpole releases CSSU current-sense resistors.

American Hakko releases DPF-300-EVO electronics production workstation.

SAKI releases 3Di-LS3BX Inline 3-D bottom-side AOI system.

PCB West 2026 technical conference registration increased 60 percent over last year’s event. Exhibition attendance was up 15 percent from 2025.

PCEA will host a 3.5-hour webinar on Nov. 4 led by Susy Webb covering signal routing techniques to improve signal integrity and EMI performance.

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

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Printed circuit board and multichip module design software revenue dropped 15.4% in the second quarter to $364.2 million, the ESD Alliance announced today.

Japan will invest $21B is offering GlobalFoundries $21B to build up to two new chip fabs in New York.

Taiwan is tightening controls on chip sales to China, a move seen as appeasing the US.

Taiwan is set to make smuggling Nvidia chips into China a criminal offense.

Russia is assembling 50,000 “Katyusha” boards locally, though it still relies on imported laminates and components.

Ascent Circuits is now being fully acquired by Amber Enterprises’ subsidiary IL JIN Electronics.

Han’s CNC reported that its revenue doubled in the first nine months of the year on demand for AI boards.

Cape EMS is partnering with FIC Global unit Pro3C, which plans to expand its Johor plant from 8 to 18 SMT lines by 2027.

Microart has consolidated its Markham operations into an expanded 100,000 sq ft facility, adding SMT buffers and a new wave-soldering system.

The metal core PCB market is forecast to grow 6 percent a year through 2035 as thermal management becomes a core design requirement.

Cnergenz expects a strong full year as AI demand lifts sales of its SMT equipment.

Cnergenz expects a strong full year as AI demand lifts sales of its SMT equipment.

Sahasra Electronic Solutions has grown to eight SMT lines after installing two new ones.

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