A Nintendo Switch 2 teardown reveals modest improvements such as more powerful GPU as well as a larger fan, but continues to draw criticism for poor repairability, including glued batteries.

US and China have reportedly reached a new trade deal that raises tariffs on Chinese imports to a proposed 55 percent from 30 percent, potentially increasing electronics prices.

An OrCAD X Live BOM webinar set for June 18 will address late-stage BOM issues and smarter design practices. Registration is open now for the 45-minute session.

PCEA has announced the technical program for PCB West 2025, featuring over 125 hours of training and more than 50 sessions, including 30 classes new to the industry-leading tech conference.

Rice University students won a global design contest for a wearable haptic wristband featuring a self-contained PCB system. The device integrates motor control, sensors and feedback modules.

Fresh Start and Benchmark have launched a training program for women looking to enter advanced manufacturing careers.

Sayaka releases SAM-CT34XZ router/depaneler.

Zasche Handling launches Smart Handling Big Bin Picking System.

Techcon launches Side-by-Side Dispensing Cartridge Line.

Kyocera AVX offers Chip Antennas for SiP applications.

Frank Mullaney and Emma Hudson share some of iNEMI’s ongoing projects, including new content on PCB test methods, solders, and laminates on the PCB Chat podcast.

Tom Britton and Nataliia Matsiuk of Jefferson Lab join Geoffrey Hazelett of FreedomCAD, Matt Leary of Newgrange Design and Mike Buetow of PCEA to share work on a Department of Energy program that pair scientists with real-world industry problems.

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Memory manufacturers are reducing production capacity for older processes, driving DDR4 prices to skyrocket.

NCAB completed the acquisition of B&B Leiterplattenservice to expand its European footprint.

Amber Enterprises will invest in a large-scale electronics and appliance manufacturing facility near Noida International Airport in India.

ABI Research outlines shifting tech forecasts in new whitepaper analyzing the global impact of escalating tariffs. The report compares original projections with updated scenarios to help companies navigate ongoing trade uncertainty.

Pegatron ranks lowest among Apple suppliers in Greenpeace report on renewable energy progress.

Kaynes Semicon signs asset deal with Fujitsu Electronics to acquire power module production lines.

Ventec has launched a North American partnership for further fulfillment, conversion and distribution of PCB base materials.

Orbic Electronics broke ground on a 110M facility in New York to reshore production from Asia.

Starteam Global installed digital inkjet solder mask printing at its new Flero factory in Italy.

ATG Luther Maelzer opened an office and manufacturing facility in Wertheim, Germany.

Ventec establishes European stock of halogen-free FR4.1 and FR15.1 materials to support PCB makers amid shifting EMEA supply chains.

Indium promoted Wisdom Qu and Kevin Brennan to senior roles focused on PCB assembly innovation and product development.

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