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AGS Devices will license and cobrand the Celus Design Platform.

Duro announced its technology partner program and initial members.

DuPont filed an initial Form 10 with the SEC to separate its Electronics business into a standalone company, temporarily named Novus SpinCo1.

The FCC in May unanimously approved rules banning Chinese labs considered national security risks from certifying electronic devices for use in the US.

Laird Thermal Systems has rebranded to Tark Thermal Solutions.

Logitech announced a collaboration with Elephantech to integrate SustainaCircuits, a low-carbon PCB technology, into its manufacturing process.

Nano Dimension completed its acquisition of Markforged Holding.

Technical University of Munich researchers have developed a neuromorphic AI chip, AI Pro, that processes data locally without requiring cloud access. The chip, modeled after the human brain, uses hyperdimensional computing to identify patterns with significantly less energy.

University of Chicago scientists have developed ProtoPCB, a tool that scans old circuit boards for reuse in new projects.

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3C Tae Yang, a South Korean electronics and semiconductor firm, is eyeing Kalaburagi as a site for setting up its first manufacturing unit in India.

4Front Solutions has installed a second Seica Pilot V8 Next flying probe tester.

APE is expanding into contract assembly and repair services.

BEST Inc. now offers full-service electronic component salvaging, including BGA reballing and reconditioning.

Canadian Circuits introduced a prototype PCB assembly service.

Creation Technologies expanded its Denver Product Realization Center, increasing the facility’s footprint 40% to 45,000 sq. ft.

Dixon Technologies’ wholly owned subsidiary, Padget Electronics, has signed a contract manufacturing agreement with NxtCell India to produce smartphones for the Alcatel brand under the Make in India initiative.

ECIA has formed a tariff-focused working group to support members with strategy, compliance and policy shifts.

Enim has partnered with the Royal Canadian Mint to test metals extracted from printed circuit boards for coin production.

Essemtec has opened a larger demo lab and relocated its US office to Burlington, MA.

IEEE released IEEE 3119, the first internationally accepted, consensus-based standard that focuses on the procurement of AI tools and offers operational guidance for responsibly purchasing high-risk AI systems that serve the public interest.

Frank Elektronik has upgraded with a new SMT line, featuring ASYS and EKRA machines.

Integra Technologies installed a Hentec/RPS Photon steam aging system.

Inventec is expanding manufacturing operations in Texas and Thailand to address rising AI server demand and mitigate geopolitical supply chain risks.

Libra Industries upgraded its Dallas facility with new Juki LX-8 placement machines, Omron inspection systems, and a nitrogen-capable reflow oven.

LG Electronics will invest an additional $100 million to expand its Clarksville, TN operations, adding 80 jobs and a 560,000 sq. ft. warehouse.

Medco West Electronics installed an Aqua Klean Typhoon T9 aqueous cleaner.

Mycronic renamed its High Flex division PCB Assembly Solutions.

Nivelco installed two Fuji Aimex IIIc placement machines.

Novair USA appointed Horizon Sales regional representative for the Midwest US.

Pegatron unveiled its new manufacturing facility on Indonesia’s Batam Island, featuring a dedicated 5G private network spanning the entire plant.

Pride Industries added a Kurtz Ersa Powerflow wave soldering system.

Schaeffler is accelerating product deployment for automakers in China, following the acquisition of Vitesco Technologies.

Semi-Kinetics purchased four Hanwha Semitech Americas ESE US-2000 screen printers.

SisTech Manufacturing installed an LPKF CuttingMaster 2127 ultraviolet laser depaneling system and Koh Young aSPIre 3 and inline SPI.

Taiwanese EMS firms are increasingly shifting operations to Indonesia, prioritizing labor stability over supply chain completeness amid rising tariff concerns.

Test Connection named as representatives Microwave Component Sources in the Southeastern US and USM Reps in Mexico.

US lawmakers in May introduced a bipartisan bill requiring AI chipmakers to verify chip locations before export to curb smuggling into China.

ViTrox has updated its demo center in Hutto, TX.

Wistron in May approved an additional investment of $455 million in its new US subsidiary, bringing the total planned investment to $500 million.