Chinese startups accelerate humanoid robot deployments across industrial settings. Apple enters a new era as Tim Cook steps down and hardware chief John Ternus prepares to take over.

Chinese startups are deploying humanoid robots at scale across factories, airports and industrial settings.

Google is reportedly working with Marvell on a two-chip approach combining a memory processing unit and next-generation TPU to improve AI inference efficiency.

Nemanja Jokanovic discusses automating BoM management, outlining sourcing challenges and how AI-driven tools optimize analysis and supply chain decisions in the PCB Chat podcast.

Kyocera AVX launches FFLK series DC filtering capacitors.

Advanced Chip and Circuit Materials introduces Celeritas HM50 material.

Advanced Chip and Circuit Materials introduces Celeritas HM001 material.

PCEA and the SMTA Capital Chapter are sponsoring a webinar, “Design for Sourcing,” presented by supply chain expert Ed Dodd of Cofactr, starting at 1 p.m. EDT on April 21 and May 5.

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.

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.

Registration for CIRCUITS ASSEMBLY 2026 Service Excellence Awards for EMS providers and suppliers ends on April 30.

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.

Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO after nearly 15 years, with hardware chief John Ternus set to take over as the company enters its next leadership phase.

JST will build a $500M automated electronics facility in Alabama.

Foxconn will invest an additional $58M in its Vietnam subsidiary to expand production capacity.

Foxconn seems to be evaluating new investment opportunities in Sonora, Mexico.

Samsung’s union warned an 18-day strike could disrupt chip production and result in losses of up to 30 trillion won ($22B).

StenTech acquired Pentagon EMS to add CNC machining and tooling capabilities.

Scanfil will begin reporting aerospace and defense as a standalone customer group starting in the first quarter.

Kitron won a €37M ($43M) contract to produce advanced radio systems for tactical platforms.

LPKF named Horizon Sales to distribute its laser depaneling and stencil cutting systems.

ViTrox partnered with High Tech Solutions to expand SMT inspection and automation support in Argentina.

Javad EMS installed additional smart storage carts to enhance component tracking.

FlashPCB promoted Matthew Belknap to production manager.

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