Global Electronics Association and FED Open Call for Abstracts for 2027 Pan-European Design Conference
The German Electronics Design and Manufacturing Association (FED) and the Global Electronics Association are officially opening the Call for...
Ventec Evaluates US Manufacturing Facility to Support North American Growth
Ventec International Group today announced that it is evaluating the potential establishment of a manufacturing facility in the United States to...
PCB Technologies to Exhibit at PCB East 2026
Issey Ende, PCB-Technolgies’ VP of Sales and Marketinghas announced that his company will be exhibiting at this year’s PCB East 2026, the premier East Coast conference and exhibition for the electronics design,...
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Separating Fact from Fear on the FCC ‘China Lab Ban’
May 14, 2026 | Jan Pedersen, NCAB Group
Recent news headlines have suggested that the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has “banned all testing laboratories in China and Hong Kong.” Understandably, this has created concerns around PCB testing, material approvals, UL listings, and the continued use of established test laboratories in Asia. The good news is that for most PCB, PCB material, and PCBA testing, nothing has changed. Let’s separate fact from fear.
New Courses: Advance Your Electronics Expertise in June and July
May 14, 2026 | Global Electronics Association
Stay current with design, manufacturing, and quality standards by enrolling in one of these online instructor-led courses starting in June and July from ElectronicsU at the Global Electronics Association, designed to help professionals at every level sharpen their skills and advance their careers. These live, expert-led sessions combine flexibility with real-time interaction, allowing participants to learn directly from seasoned industry professionals while collaborating with peers worldwide. Access to all applicable IPC standards is included in the courses.
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