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Report Identifies Key Factors Driving Global Demand for Printed Circuit Boards
Increasing use of consumer electronics and IoT devices is one of the key trends fueling demand for PCBs, according to a report by BCC Research. BOSTON—Global demand for printed circuit boards (PCBs) is projected to grow from $70.9 billion in 2024 to $92.4 billion by...
AI-Powered Inspection Tool Aims to Prevent Defective Electronic Products
Cybord’s visual AI-powered software is said to prevent defective components from being assembled onto printed circuit boards in real-time. WILMINGTON, Del.—A new visual, AI-powered software platform developed by Cybord is reported to prevent defective electronic...
Locking Ring Terminals Reported to Maintain HVAC Connection Integrity
BRADENTON, Fla.—ETCO Incorporated has introduced a full line of locking ring electrical terminals that prevent twisting and rotation during the manufacture and shipping of HVAC equipment, the company said in a release. ETCO Locking Ring Terminals feature four teeth...
High-Performance Inductors Are Suited for Mission-Critical RF Applications
Knowles Corporation’s new inductors are designed for minimal signal loss and high reliability in medical, defense, and industrial markets. ITASCA, Ill.—Knowles Corporation, a manufacturer of specialty electronic components, recently introduced new inductors that are...
Partnership Aims to Improve Robotic Dexterity with New Class of Circuitry: Deformable Electronics
Liquid Wire is contributing its stretchable electronics technology to a partnership with Northwestern University’s HAND ERC, aiming to solve critical challenges in robotic hand development. PORTLAND, Ore.—Liquid Wire, a developer of stretchable, deformable...
Flip Electronics Unifies Manufacturing Operations Under its New, Manufacturing Services Brand
As it rebrands its subsidiary as Flip Electronics Manufacturing Services, the company is reinforcing its commitment to obsolescence management. ATLANTA—Flip Electronics is rebranding its subsidiary, Resurgent Manufacturing Services, as Flip Electronics Manufacturing...
Scanfil Acquires Custom Electronics Supplier ADCO Circuits
DETROIT—Finland-based electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company Scanfil operates 11 production facilities—including an electronics and system integration plant in Atlanta—across four continents. But in June, the company announced it is enhancing its offerings...
New Transmitter Could Make Wireless Devices More Energy-efficient
The flexible chip could boost the performance of current electronics and meet the more stringent efficiency requirements of future 6G technologies. By Adam Zewe | MIT News Researchers from MIT and elsewhere have designed a novel transmitter chip that significantly...
Sypris Electronics Secures Contract Awards to Support Subsea Cable Systems
The contracts involve production of advanced electronic assemblies designed for use in scalable, ultra-long-haul subsea networks. TAMPA, Fla.—Sypris Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc., recently secured follow-on contract awards from a leading...
Flex Wins Two 2025 PACE Awards for Automotive Innovation
The company was recognized for two platforms that are said to underscore its leadership in compute and power electronics product design for next-generation mobility. AUSTIN, Texas—Flex Ltd. reported that it won two 2025 Automotive News PACE Awards at the PACE awards...
Small-Diameter Cable Allows More Copper in Tight Spaces
Using Belden’s TIA-compliant, category 6A cable, organizations can deploy more copper without running new conduit, the company said. ST. LOUIS—The trend toward digitization is increasing demand for more cables in today’s buildings. To help meet this demand, Belden...
High-Efficiency Switching Regulators Reported to Reduce Heat in Space-Saving Package
MicroPower Direct is broadening its point-of-load product line with new regulators that are said to provide peak efficiency of 97 percent, with no heatsink required. SOUTH EASTON, Mass.—To meet the demands of today’s industrial and embedded systems, engineers are...
Fuse Holders Are Designed to Protect PV Modules and Conductors from Reverse Overcurrent Conditions
Keystone Electronics’ PCB and SMT mounted fuse holders feature durable UL 94V-0 Nylon bodies with tin-plated, brass contacts. NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.—Keystone Electronics reported that it broadened its selection of printed circuit board (PCB) and surface mount technology...
New 3D Chips Could Make Electronics Faster and More Energy-Efficient
The low-cost, scalable technology can seamlessly integrate high-speed gallium nitride transistors onto a standard silicon chip. By Adam Zewe | MIT News CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—The advanced semiconductor material gallium nitride will likely be key for the next generation of...
Sandia to Help Propel U.S. Semiconductor Manufacturing
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Sandia National Laboratories has joined a new partnership aimed at helping the United States regain its leadership in semiconductor manufacturing. While the U.S. was considered a powerhouse in chip production in the 1990s, fabricating more than 35...