Intel is moving to regain full control of its Ireland fab with a $14.2B buyback. Researchers push electronics in a new direction with bioengineered circuits that mimic human brain connectivity.

It’s been about a decade since the conclusion of the DARPA Robotics Challenge, and many in the industry believe humanoid robots are about to have a transformative moment.

Researchers developed a bioengineered neural circuit platform that mimics human brain wiring, enabling controlled study of complex neuron networks.

Researchers explore solution-based assembly methods for 2D nanosheets to create bulk-like crystal structures, improving performance in large-area electronics.

Researchers develop soft, biodegradable electronics capable of long-range wireless monitoring of deep-tissue physiological signals, advancing implantable sensing technologies.

PCB East 2026 exhibition floor is sold out, with more than 85 exhibitors and expanded participation including AMD, Cadence/EMA, Indium, Lattice and Parmi.

PCEA is offering free technical sessions and a keynote at PCB East 2026, covering AI, UHDI, simulation and PCB design best practices.

Karen Burnham highlights key EMC challenges in PCB design and emphasizes integrating EMC early in high-speed layouts ahead of PCB East 2026 on the PCB Chat podcast.

CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY announced the winners of the 2026 New Product Introduction (NPI) Awards, recognizing leading electronics assembly equipment, materials and software introduced over the past year.

Francisco Aguilar, CEO of Bounce Imaging, will keynote PCB East 2026, sharing how a prototype 360-degree tactical camera evolved into a mission-critical tool through iterative design and EMS collaboration.

PCB Detroit will return to Wayne State University June 15-16 with technical sessions covering ESD, EMI, RF design, thin copper impacts, thermal management, signal integrity and AI-driven PCB workflows, alongside a tabletop exhibition and networking events.

PCEA will debut the PCB Management Forum at PCB East on April 28, focusing on AI adoption, material shortages and workforce challenges.

CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY has opened registration for the 2026 Service Excellence Awards, inviting EMS providers and industry suppliers to benchmark customer service performance through direct customer feedback ahead of the April 31 deadline.

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.

Intel will buy back a 49 percent stake in its Ireland Fab 34 joint venture for $14.B, regaining full control of the facility.

Memory spiked first, CPUs followed. Now PCBs could be the next victim of the AI boom.

Beijing plans to direct industry funding toward its emerging space computing sector, supporting early-stage development.

Samsung Electro-Mechanics raises FC-BGA substrate prices as AI and HPC demand continues to outpace supply.

VS Industry reported a net loss of RM29.6M for the second quarter ended Jan. 31, down from its net profit of RM15.4M a year ago.

C-Hawk expands Southeast Asia manufacturing with new facilities in Malaysia and Vietnam.

Sharp, Japan Radio and SKY Perfect JSAT are collaborating on a defense-backed project to develop multi-orbit satellite communications systems

MacDermid Alpha installs cyanide-free ENIG process at Shenzhen Moker.

SEMI appoints Mary Bischoping senior director of public policy and advocacy.

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