PCEA will host fall webinars on PCB design workflow and signal routing, while TTM Technologies agreed to acquire specialized radio technology provider Epiq Solutions for $1B.

PCEA announced two fall webinars covering the role of the PCB designer and signal routing for controlling energy, signal integrity and EMI in digital PCBs.

The EPA's TBBPA flame-retardant risk analysis is dividing industry and environmental groups over its use in semiconductors and printed circuit boards.

IDTechEx examines whether in-mold electronics could be the path for printed electronics to break into automotive applications.

A hobbyist demonstrated 3-D printing a working PCB at home instead of ordering one, using copper tape to make traces conductive.

Panasonic introduces ECWFJ metallized polypropylene film capacitors.

PCB West 2026 will feature a panel examining AI, interposers, high-speed and high-current design, and optical interconnects shaping PCB design through the end of the decade.

PCB West 2026 will feature 11 presentations on electronics assembly processes, including a half-day solder paste qualification workshop and sessions covering SMT printing, stencil design, reflow soldering and more.

Tom Kastner, founder of GP Ventures, discusses mergers and acquisitions, global manufacturing challenges, and the current state of the PCB fabrication and assembly industry in the latest episode of PCB Chat.

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.

PCEA released the sixth edition of PCB Basics: An Introduction to the PCB Industry, adding chapters on HDI/UHDI and AI applications across PCB design, fabrication, assembly, test, inspection and procurement.

PCB West’s early bird conference rate ends Aug. 21, with more than 50 classes and 120 hours of PCB design and assembly training scheduled for Sept. 29-Oct. 2 in Santa Clara.

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

PCB West 2026 is nearly sold out, with only one exhibition booth remaining for the Sept. 29–Oct. 2 event at the Santa Clara Convention Center.

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.

TTM Technologies entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Epiq Solutions from a Veritas Capital affiliate for $1B, with closing expected by the end of 2026.

Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board reported second quarter results with revenue and profit both up sharply.

Zollner Elektronik is building Phase 2 of its project in Cartago, Costa Rica, which includes a state-of-the-art production, office and logistics facility covering nearly 10,000 square meters.

Sypris Electronics won a manufacturing deal to produce complex electronic power assemblies for a new LEO satellite constellation.

Velocity Group opened a new electronic and electromechanical products manufacturing plant in Ohio.

Pegatron is expanding operations in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico with a $330M investment.

Siemens is investing over $200M in US facilities to build out AI infrastructure.

Parmi appointed Rob Guthrie sales manager for the Central Region.

PNE PCB named Kua Khai Loon group CEO.

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