Copper prices may face a sharp decline if US tariffs are implemented earlier than expected, intensifying trade risks and potentially driving up costs.

Kulicke & Soffa will wind down its electronics assembly equipment business and take charges of up to $100 million as part of a strategic revamp.

If a company can survive the upheaval caused by the adoption of artificial intelligence, AI will help it thrive in the longer run, a study, opens new tab presented at a European Central Bank conference has found.

The EIPC (European Institute for the PCB Community) and PCEA will cohost a "Design to Fabrication" Technical Symposium this spring in several Baltic states.

Yamaha released YSUP-PG programming module.

Registrants for the PCB East exhibition this April will gain access to five free technical sessions (plus a keynote presentation) ranging from printed circuit design to fabrication and assembly, PCEA announced.

BEST debuted StencilQuik stencil for BGA and chipscale package CSP placement.

Researchers proved a decade ago that adding full memory to a PC can theoretically aid computation. They’re just now beginning to understand the implications.

Seika Machinery will host its Seika Tech Days in Guadalajara, Mexico, showcasing cutting-edge Japanese technology with hands-on demonstrations.

Registrants for PCB Detroit this June will gain access to several technical sessions and a tabletop exhibition, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced.

Registration is open for CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY's annual Service Excellence Awards (SEAs) for EMS providers and electronics assembly equipment, material, service, and software suppliers.

PCB East features the top experts on printed circuit board design, including Rick Hartley, Susy Webb, Dan Beeker, and Stephen Chavez, among others.

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.

Kimball Electronics has released its 2024 Guiding Principles Report, highlighting its progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives.

Lacroix reported 2024 revenue of €635.5 million ($686 million), an 8.6% decrease year-over-year, driven by difficulties in its Electronics division, particularly in North America.

North American EMS shipments rose 1.7% year-over-year in February and 0.2% from January, and the book-to-bill rose to 1.33, IPC reported.

North American PCB fabricators reported 90-day moving average shipments rose 11.3% in February from a year ago.

ADAC Automotive has acquired EBW Electronics, an electronics design and assembly company based in Holland, MI.

US manufacturers are sounding worried about the Trump administration’s trade policies ahead of a hotly anticipated announcement on tariffs that’s expected from the White House on Wednesday.

PC hardware makers are surprised to learn they must pay for finished PC cases due to Trump's 25% tariff on aluminum imports, which took effect on March 12.

Micron has confirmed its plans to raise memory prices, citing strong demand for DRAM and NAND flash in the years ahead.

Dixon Technologies has strengthened its position in India's EMS market by securing a deal with Signify to enhance local production capabilities.

FlashPCB installed a 1 Click SMT Drymaster 555L humidity control storage cabinet.

PACE Worldwide expanded its distribution partnership with Q Source.

Mirtec named ROCKA Solutions Mexico exclusive partner in Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina.

Moog Space and Defense promoted Christopher Young to IAU VS product engineering manager.

EIT Zollner named Scott Mazur vice president of quality.

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