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AdvancedPCB added a CIMS Phoenix MDI AOI at its fabrication plant in Arizona.

Delton Technology raised $422 million through a new listing on the Hong Kong Exchange.

Denso has made a takeover bid for Japanese chipmaker Rohm in a deal reportedly worth up to $8 billion.

Flux has raised $37 million in new funding, including a $27 million Series B.

Fulltech Fiber Glass approved a $99 million investment to build a new Thailand plant, targeting 2027 production.

IEH has received a $5.1 million order for its Hyperboloid connectors in support of the Patriot Missile system.

Mitsubishi Electric is partnering with Elephantech to advance inkjet-printed PCB manufacturing using copper nano-ink technology.

Panasonic Industry will invest ¥7.5 billion ($47 million) to add a Megtron circuit board materials production line in Guangzhou.

Schmid Group has completed a $30 million financing round following the closing of a second $15 million tranche of convertible notes. The funding will support operations, working capital and expansion.

Victory Giant Technology is preparing a secondary listing in Hong Kong that could raise more than $2 billion. The company, already listed in Shenzhen, is targeting a Hong Kong offering as soon as April following regulatory approval.

Wus Printed Circuit said its Kunshan unit plans to invest in a new printed circuit board production project to expand manufacturing capacity.End of article content 

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Amtech Electrocircuits is implementing compliance measures and adjusting sourcing strategies following the Supreme Court’s ruling on IEEPA tariffs.

Arbell Electronics has been named Zestron’s 2026 Distributor of the Year for strong growth and partnership performance.

Arkel India has opened an electronics manufacturing facility in Vadodara, India.

BTU named Smartsol America as its representative for Texas.

DCX Systems expanded oversized PCB assembly capability at its Raneal Advanced Systems subsidiary.

DroneShield has launched a counter-UAS manufacturing line in the European Union.

Flex expanded its Aguascalientes, Mexico, facility to increase robotics and advanced manufacturing capacity.

Hanwha named FHP Reps representative in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.

Inventec implemented Siemens Valor NPI and Process Preparation X.

Kurtz Ersa expanded into semiconductor and advanced packaging equipment through the integration of ATV Technologies.

Mercury Marine expanded its plant 7 facility in St. Cloud, Florida, adding 25,000 sq. ft and four SMT lines.

Nordson named Assembly Products distributor in North America.

RBB Systems and USA Firmware formed an engineering partnership.

Rosebank Industries completed a $1.9 billion acquisition of electronics manufacturer Electrical Components International.

SFO Technologies has lined up $73 million in new investment ahead of a planned IPO, according to reports.

The Test Connection added a Creative Electron Prime TruVision x-ray and CT inspection system.

Xiaomi says its next-generation Smart Factory, launched in July 2024, can produce 10 million flagship smartphones a year, using mostly self-developed equipment and 100% self-developed manufacturing software.End of article content