NXP has launched MCX A5 microcontrollers for secure industrial Ethernet. The Cortex-M33 family integrates 10BASE-T1S digital PHY capability, topology discovery, and post-quantum security while targeting long-life industrial edge nodes.
Zhen Ding and NTHU advance smart PCB manufacturing research together. Five projects address process optimisation, logistics, supply resilience, materials risk, and AI-enabled production management.
TTM Technologies has agreed a $1.1 billion Epiq Solutions acquisition. The transaction extends its manufacturing portfolio into software-defined radios, embedded computing, and space electronics.
India has approved 31 additional electronics manufacturing projects across states. The package expands domestic production across components, materials, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing equipment.
Avnet Silica says semiconductor growth is tightening component availability again. Its Q3 Trendliner identifies allocation, rising lead times, and greater planning risk across several component classes.
SBF has commercialised two automation systems developed inside electronics production. ALF automates industrial labelling, while INSPECT handles optical quality checks after SMD assembly.