Omdia: African smartphone market jumps 14% in 4Q25, as entry-tier pressures signal 2026 reset 

LONDON: New research from Omdia shows Africa’s smartphone market closed 2025 on a strong note. 4Q25 shipments rose 14% year-on-year to 23.1 million units, supported by expanding device-financing options across East, West, and Southern Africa. Stabilizing currencies, accelerating 4G adoption, and early-stage 5G uptake in markets such as South Africa and Egypt also contributed, alongside […]

EMSNOW at APEX 2026

In a mere 16 days, the industry will travel to Anaheim for APEX 2026, and EMSNOW will be there. APEX EXPO is the premier event in North America for the electronics industry. OEMs, EMS providers, PCB manufacturers and industry professionals from around the globe come together to access the latest technical content, contribute to standards […]

Management change at Mycronic

Mycronic AB (publ) has appointed Annika Haaker as Senior Vice President People & Culture and member of Mycronic’s Executive Management team, with commencement at the latest on August 17, 2026. Annika Haaker joins Mycronic from her current role as Chief People & Culture Officer at Alimak Group. She has previously served as Group HR Director […]

PCB Management Forum Makes PCB East Debut April 28

WORCESTER, MA  – The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced the debut of the PCB Management Forum at PCB East. The all-day event will be held April 28 concurrent with PCB East 2026 at the DCU Convention Center in Worcester, MA.  The program, ”Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI, New Technology Adoption, Material and […]