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Qualitel Corporation Acquires Fusion EMS

HILLSBORO, OR -- Qualitel Corporation is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fusion EMS, an electronics manufacturing services provider b... Read More...

TM Soldering Solutions Launches Selective Soldering Process Development Lab

SPOKANE VALLEY, WA – TM Soldering Solutions, the re-born successor to selective soldering pioneer ACE Production Technologies, announces the... Read More...

ICTC Philippines Expands Manufacturing Capabilities with New Facility in Laguna

BROOKSVILLE, FL – Interconnect Cable Technologies Corporation (ICTC), a global contract manufacturer, is proud to announce that ICTC Philipp... Read More...

SEL to Invest $150M in New Idaho Manufacturing Plant

NAMPA, ID – Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) will invest more than $150 million in a new manufacturing plant in Nampa, ID, schedule... Read More...

Ondas Acquires Gate Technologies, Bron Technologies for $205M

WEST PALM BEACH, FL – Ondas has acquired Gate Technologies and Bron Technologies in a $205 million transaction that expands the company's ca... Read More...

Syrma SGS, Elemaster Form JV for Electronics Manufacturing in India

BENGALURU, INDIA – Syrma SGS Technologies has formed a joint venture with Italy-based Elemaster S.p.A. Tecnologie Elettroniche to establish ... Read More...

Global Semiconductor Sales Rise 6% in July

WASHINGTON – Worldwide semiconductor sales reached $146.8 billion in July, up 6.4% from $137.9 billion in June and 135.1% from $62.5 billion... Read More...

Component Outlook Stabilizing, ECIA Says

ATLANTA – Component buying patterns in August revealed the continuation of a moderating trend that began in July, with the overall average c... Read More...

Flex to Acquire EPC Power for $4B

AUSTIN, TX – Flex has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire EPC Power for $4.4 billion, adding power conversion capabilities for AI... Read More...

FEATURES

Contamination Control in Robotic Electronics Manufacturing

As robotic systems become more advanced, effective cleaning and contamination control are increasingly important for ensuring long-term reliability and manufact... Read More...

PCB Designers Earn More, Do More: The 2026 Compensation Picture

The 2026 PCD F Salary Survey examines compensation, workloads, career satisfaction and the evolving role of PCB designers across the electronics industry. If y... Read More...

Claude Mythos and Project Glasswing: What OEMs Need to Know Now

As AI transforms cybersecurity, OEMs must rethink embedded product security before tomorrow's threats become today's vulnerabilities. In April, Anthropic annou... Read More...

AI Is Reshaping the Semiconductor Supply Chain

AI-driven demand is reshaping semiconductor supply chains, prompting manufacturers to prioritize capacity, adjust pricing and tighten availability for mature-no... Read More...

The Workday You Lose to Documentation, and How to Get It Back

AI can turn routine reports, meeting notes and work instructions into editable first drafts, helping engineering teams reclaim hours each week for higher-value ... Read More...

Seeing Electronics Manufacturing Through New Eyes

A new perspective on electronics manufacturing reveals how continuous learning, quality and process improvement shape both personal growth and the products that... Read More...

Finding a Place in PCB Design

Lauren Waslick and Kristen Aguiar discuss mentorship, visibility and the career few people know exists. One of the PCB design community’s greatest talents is h... Read More...

SMT Pogo Pins Shifting (Post-Reflow)

A stencil aperture modification eliminated pogo pin tilt during reflow, maintaining alignment within customer specifications. Pogo pins are specialized, spring... Read More...

From Chat to Workflow: Turning AI Habits into Automated Processes

Moving from personal AI habits to standardized workflows can help manufacturing teams save time, improve consistency and scale practical AI use across operation... Read More...