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PRACHINBURI, THAILAND – Thai Kun Circuit has broken ground on a new factory at 304 Industrial Park in Thailand as part of its plan to expand production capacity and strengthen its position in the global electronics supply chain.

Read more: Thai Kun Circuit Expands PCB Manufacturing with New Factory

LUCKNOW, INDIA – Concord Control Systems Limited has taken a step into advanced electronics manufacturing with the acquisition of a 50% equity stake in Fusion Electronics Private Limited. The deal, completed through a definitive share purchase agreement, marks Concord’s entry into the high-value flex PCB segment and designates Fusion as an associate company.

Read more: Concord Control Systems Acquires 50% Stake in Fusion Electronics

KEDAH, MALAYSIA – Ichia Technologies has inaugurated its second state-of-the-art facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP). The $102 million investment establishes a 55,000-square-meter plant on an 11-acre site that integrates automation, AI and IoT systems in alignment with Industry 4.0 principles.

Read more: Ichia Technologies Opens RM490 Million PCB and Assembly Facility at Kulim Hi-Tech Park

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – NCAB Group AB posted third-quarter net sales of $99.4 million, a 15% increase year-on-year, while order intake climbed 21% to $103.2 million. For comparable units, net sales grew 8% and order intake rose 14%. The company reported a book-to-bill ratio of 1.04, reflecting steady order momentum across key segments.

Read more: NCAB Q3 Sales Up 15% as PCB Demand Strengthens

SAN JOSE, CA – Milan Mandaric, a pioneering force in the printed circuit board manufacturing industry and founder of Sanmina Corporation, passed away on October 4 at the age of 87 after a short illness.

Read more: Milan Mandaric, Silicon Valley PCB Pioneer and Industry Innovator, Passes

HORSHAM, PA – Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has partnered with Cadence Design Systems to make its inductor and capacitor product libraries directly accessible within Cadence’s leading Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools. Murata’s models are now pre-installed in OrCAD X Capture, Allegro X System Capture and AWR Design Environment, allowing engineers to select components and run simulations without manual downloads or installations.

Read more: Murata and Cadence Partner to Streamline Circuit Design with Pre-Installed Electrical Models

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