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ITAR vs. EAR: When PCB Fabrication Can Move Outside the U.S.

08/31/2026 | Ryan O'Connor, SOMACIS
The difference between ITAR and EAR is often reduced to a simple rule of thumb: ITAR programs must stay in the U.S. (exceptions apply), while EAR programs can be built anywhere. In practice, that distinction is incomplete and often leads to sourcing decisions that introduce compliance risk rather than reducing it. Whether a PCB can be fabricated outside the United States depends not just on whether it is ITAR- or EAR-controlled, but on how the program is classified, what data is involved, who can access it, and how fabrication is executed across locations.

Naprotek and SemiGen Achieve CMMC 2.0 Level 2 Certification, Reinforcing Their Commitment to Defense Cybersecurity

06/04/2026 | Naprotek LLC
Naprotek, LLC, an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider specializing in high-reliability and regulated markets, today announced it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 Level 2, reflecting the company's sustained investment in cybersecurity and protection of sensitive customer information. The certification extends to SemiGen, Naprotek's RF Assembly & Components Center of Excellence.

Webinar Review: Europe Moving to Strengthen Defence Industrial Base

05/19/2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team
Europe is seeking to establish a more sovereign, coordinated, and resilient defense industrial base in response to mounting political pressure, especially following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, through the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). Renauld Hock of DG DEFIS outlined the efforts in a webinar last week hosted by the Global Electronics Association. Electronics manufacturers and PCB-related companies will have an opportunity to apply for funding through the program to support specific defense systems by supplying critical enabling components.

Jabil Commits $1.1M to Strengthen Manufacturing Talent Pipeline

03/23/2026 | Jabil
Jabil Inc., a global engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions provider, announced it will donate a total of $1.1 million over three years to St. Petersburg College (SPC) to support the development of the College’s advanced manufacturing training programs.

Global Electronics Association and Altium Launch First Joint PCB Design Certifications

01/07/2026 | Global Electronics Association
The Global Electronics Association, the leading voice for the electronics industry, has partnered with Altium LLC, a global leader in electronics design software and solutions, to launch two new industry-recognized certification programs for printed circuit board (PCB) design: Altium Designer Associate Certification and Altium Designer Expert Certification.