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EU Clears €659 Million for German Semiconductor Expansion

07/21/2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team
The European Commission has approved €659 million in German state aid for four semiconductor manufacturing projects, continuing Europe's broader effort to strengthen regional semiconductor production and reduce dependence on overseas suppliers.

ESD Alliance Reports Electronic System Design Industry Posts $5.5 Billion in Revenue in Q4 2025

04/15/2026 | SEMI
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 10.3% to $5,466.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2025 from the $4,955.2 million registered in the fourth quarter of 2024, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, announced today in its latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report.

Punching Out: How Many PCB Companies Are There in North America Now?

03/19/2026 | Tom Kastner -- Column: Punching Out!
When I am asked how many PCB shops are still in the U.S., my answer is usually, “About 130. How many do you want to buy?” However, I do not really know the number. My job is either to sell PCB shops or help people buy them, not to count them. I probably should keep better track of them, but many are small (70% have revenue below $10 million), or they say they are making boards even if they rent out their facility as an auto repair shop.

EIPC Winter Conference 2026 Review: The Keynote Sessions

02/11/2026 | Pete Starkey, I-Connect007
Aix-en-Provence (pronounced “ex-ahn-pro-vonse”), a historic city and commune in the south of France, about 20 miles north of Marseille, was the pleasant venue for EIPC’s Winter Conference in early February. Industry delegates from 11 European countries, as well as from the U.S. and China, gathered at the Renaissance Hotel for a two-day programme, “Driving the Future: Innovation, Energy, and Sustainability in PCB Technology.” An added attraction was a privileged visit to the ITER fusion power project at the Cadarache research and development centre.

SMTA Space Coast: What's Needed to Modernize Defense Solder Standards

12/23/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007
Long-time lead-free solder investigator, Denny Fritz, hit the SMTA Space Coast Expo in November to drum up support for an initiative to include lead-free solder in milaero-based printed circuit board assemblies. In this interview, Denny provides background on the genesis of the “consider all solders” project and why it matters to continue leading this effort.
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