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DuPont and Zhen Ding Technology announced a strategic cooperation agreement to further their cooperation in advanced PCB technology.

OVES Enterprise, a Romanian software development company, launched its first PCB, which is designed for critical defense and autonomous systems applications.

Schmid Group opened a new Asia-Pacific division.

Wus Printed Circuit is planning a CNY4.3 billion ($600 million) PCB factory to hike its production capacity and meet a surging demand.

Ventec will be the primary supplier of PCB base materials for Teltonika’s PCB plant in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Taiwanese PCB equipment factories, including Zhisheng, Mass, Qunyi and Yutian, are finding new growth momentum by entering semiconductor-related fields.

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Aequs, an Indian electronics manufacturer, has reportedly moved to the “trial stage” to be onboarded as an Apple supplier.

Apple is reportedly conducting initial production testing of its new iPhones in India, moving away from China for the first time.

Austin American Technology installed a HydroJet cleaning system at its Guadalajara, Mexico, facility and secured a new project in Juarez.

BAE Systems will develop advanced electronic warfare countermeasures to protect US Army combat vehicles.

CE3S was appointed East Coast distributor for The Millice Group.

Cicor Group announced a plan to become the leading pan-European electronics designer and manufacturer in its key markets by 2028 as part of its latest investment strategy.

CMC Electronics, a Canadian aerospace firm, will establish an R&D facility in Reston, VA, which is expected to create about 90 new jobs.

Cope Technology, a UK electronics manufacturer that recently became employee-owned, successfully won back a contract that had left the UK for production in China.

Cyient DLM, an integrated partner for design-led manufacturing, announced a partnership with Honeywell Aerospace Technologies for its breaking micro vapor cycle system (Micro VCS).

Dixon Technologies announced the creation of a wholly owned subsidiary, Dixon Teletech, which will focus on producing IT hardware components.

ECD has increased production capacity by 100% to accommodate significant order growth for its SmartDRY Intelligent Dry Storage portfolio.

Escatec Switzerland installed a customized UV-curing system to enhance its micro-assembly capabilities.

Etek Europe will represent ITW EAE’s Despatch products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Flex acquired JetCool Technologies, a leading liquid cooling company for data centers.

Foxconn procured $32 million of equipment for its Tamil Nadu, India, factory as it gears up to start manufacturing the iPhone 16 Pro Series, and will also build new physical robotics factories in the US, Mexico, and Taiwan to meet the demand for Nvidia’s new Blackwell chips.

Gen3 will distribute RAS’ HATS² (Highly Accelerated Thermal Shock) test system globally.

GOCL Corp. is venturing into high-growth sectors like electronics manufacturing services and metal cladding.

Indium named InnoJoin exclusive global sales partner for NanoFoil nanotechnology material in component mounting applications.

Kimball Electronics will close its Tampa, FL, EMS site after sales dropped nearly 15% in its fiscal first quarter.

Legrand UK & Ireland will open a new electronics manufacturing hub in Northumberland, UK, next year.

MKS Instruments broke ground on a super center factory in Penang, Malaysia, that will support wafer fabrication equipment production.

NetVia Group invested in KLA’s Frontline InCAM Pro software to boost its precision PCB manufacturing capabilities.

Pegatron is poised to expand its server operations significantly, with initial results from its automotive and server businesses expected to materialize in 2025.

Physik Instrumente, a developer of high-precision positioning technology and piezo applications, has expanded its electronics manufacturing site in Rosenheim, Germany.

RBB entered a strategic partnership with LogiSync to enhance its in-house design capabilities.

Scanfil and Etteplan began a redesign program of 21 printed circuit board assemblies for a global industrial customer in construction and living.

Shunsin Vietnam Technology, a Foxconn subsidiary, is seeking an environmental permit for a $80 million chip manufacturing project in the northern Bac Giang Province.

Solid State, a UK-based specialist in electronic components and design manufacturing, has acquired Q-Par Antennas USA for up to $2 million.

Texas Instruments is expanding its in-house manufacturing capacity and AI capabilities for embedded and edge designs.

TT Electronics’ board of directors has rejected a second “unsolicited” proposal from Volex.

TVS Electronics is boosting its manufacturing capabilities with a new SMT line, 400KV solar plant and other improvements to its plant in Tumakuru, India.

ViTrox appointed MaRCTex representative for Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas.