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DigiKey India Launches Global Capability Center in Bengaluru with 300 Employees
DigiKey, a global distributor of electronic components and automation products, has officially launched its Indian subsidiary, Digi-Key Electronics & Automation Trading Private Limited, operating a Global Capability Center (GCC) in Bengaluru. The center will support DigiKey's global operation
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India Approves ₹5,532 Crore Electronics Component Projects Under ECMS Amid 249 Applications
The Government of India has approved the first batch of seven projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), involving an investment of ₹5,532 crore. These projects are expected to generate production worth ₹36,559 crore and create over 5,100 direct jobs. The approved units
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AI Native Inspection Platforms Revolutionize Electronics and Semiconductor Manufacturing at Electronica India
At electronica India 2025, Delvitech AI Vision Systems, led by CEO Roberto Gatti talked about their AI-native platforms designed for quality inspection in electronics and semiconductor manufacturing. These platforms address the complexities of modern PCB production by prioritizing ease of use, sc
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India's Booming EMS Sector: Growth Amid US Tariffs and Global Shifts in Electronics Supply Chains
As the electronica India event unfolds in Bangalore on September 17, 2025, the spotlight falls on the electronic manufacturing services (EMS) industry, which has emerged as the fastest-growing segment in India's electronics business, both in terms of growth rate and market size.
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North American EMS Shipments Fall 4.1% in July 2025, Bookings Climb 7.9%, Says Global Electronics Association
Global Electronics Association released its July 2025 North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program findings, reporting a book-to-bill ratio of 1.23. North American EMS shipments in July 2025 decreased by 4.1% compared to July 2024 and by 5.1% compared to June 2025.
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Polymatech Electronics Launches Advanced PCB Manufacturing Facility in Estonia, Targeting High-Density Interconnect Market
Polymatech Electronics announced that it has commissioned a new Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing facility in Estonia, Europe, on August 8, 2025, following the company’s incorporation on November 18, 2024. The 10,000-square-foot cleanroom facility is equipped with advanced machinery
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Global Electronics Sector Faces Rising Costs Amid Strong Demand, Talent Shortages
The Global Electronics Association’s July 2025 Sentiment of the Global Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Report indicates ongoing cost pressures in the global electronics manufacturing supply chain. According to the report, 61% of firms reported higher material costs, and 54% noted inc
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Wipro Invests ₹500 Crore in Karnataka for India’s First Copper-Clad Laminate Plant, Targets 2026 Launch
Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (WIN), a division of Wipro Enterprises, will invest ₹500 crore to establish India’s first copper-clad laminate (CCL) manufacturing facility in Karnataka, set to begin production in 2026. The plant, under Wipro’s new Electronic Materials division, will
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India headquartered ESDM company Rapidise Secures $4M to Streamline AIoT Product Development and Production
Napino Tech Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and Teksun Microsys Pvt. Ltd. have established Rapidise Technology Pvt. Ltd. with $4 million in seed funding to focus on the design, engineering, and manufacturing of AI-enabled connected devices. Rapidise operates as an Original Design Manufacturer (OD
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AI-Driven PCB Design Startup Diode Computers Secures $11.4M in Series A Funding
Diode Computers, a startup leveraging artificial intelligence to streamline printed circuit board (PCB) design, has raised $11.4 million in a Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz, with participation from Y Combinator. The company aims to serve robotics, medical device, and aerospace
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Aimtron Electronics Raises ₹100 Crore for New High-Tech Manufacturing Facility in India
Aimtron Electronics Limited, an Electronics System Design and Manufacturing (ESDM) company, has secured approximately ₹100 crore through the issuance of 14,79,000 convertible warrants priced at ₹666 each, totaling nearly ₹98.5 crore. The funding round, approved by the company’s board, inclu
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Scanfil and MB Elettronica Merge to Form Major European EMS Player with Global Reach
Finnish electronics manufacturing service (EMS) company Scanfil, the largest European EMS firm listed on a stock exchange by turnover, and Italian company MB Elettronica from Cortona, Arezzo, have agreed to combine operations. The resulting entity will operate 16 factories across four continents,
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