SMT Perspectives & Prospects: Artificial Intelligence Part 6: Data Module 1
Standard of Excellence: Overcoming Service Failures—The Art of the Apology
Nolan’s Notes: Tariffs, Technologies, and Optimization
Precision PCB Acquires Assets of Microplace
October 13, 2025 | Precision Technologies Inc.Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
Precision Technologies Inc., doing business as Precision PCB, a One-Stop PCB Fabrication and Assembly services company with 27 years of experience providing Quality, Reliability and Excellence in customer service, has acquired the assets of Microplace, Inc. This strategic acquisition enhances Precision PCB's capabilities in assembly, strengthens its technical expertise, and expands the value delivered to customers.
Microplace is an Elgin, IL-based EMS established in 1996 and supplies prototype and turnkey assembly to a variety of end-markets. The experienced Microplace team will remain in place, ensuring continuity of service, technical excellence, and a seamless transition for existing customers.
”Microplace has built a strong reputation for quality and expertise in the Electronics Manufacturing industry,” said Amin Jay Rupani, President of Precision PCB. “We are excited to welcome their talented team into Precision PCB and look forward to building upon their foundation as we continue to grow and innovate together.”
Share on:
Testimonial
"Our marketing partnership with I-Connect007 is already delivering. Just a day after our press release went live, we received a direct inquiry about our updated products!"
Rachael Temple - AlltematedSuggested Items
Interposers, Substrates, and Advanced Manufacturing
10/13/2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007I attend a lot of industry trade shows and conferences. Lately, during conversations with technologists, I’ve noticed that there is some confusion about what exactly constitutes an interposer. One question I hear every so often is, “Are all interposers substrates?” The short answer to that question is no. But some interposers are, in fact, full substrates.
New Course Presents a Comprehensive Guide to IPC Standards
10/10/2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007Francisco Fourcade, electronics technology standards manager for the Global Electronics Association, has spent years helping companies understand and implement the standards that keep the electronics manufacturing industry moving forward. In this interview, he shares updates on ongoing standards development efforts and previews a new course, "IPC Standards: A Guide for the Electronics Industry,” which starts Oct. 14.
Zhen Ding Holding Posts September 2025 Monthly Revenue Report
10/10/2025 | Zhen Ding TechnologyZhen Ding Technology Holding Limited, a global leading PCB manufacturer, reported September 2025 revenue of NT$19,362 million, up 32.15% MoM and up 0.13% YoY, marking the second-highest level for the same period in company history.
Quilter Secures $25M Series B to Eliminate Manual PCB Design with Physics-Driven AI
10/09/2025 | BUSINESS WIREQuilter, the first and only company to publicly demonstrate fully autonomous PCB layout through physics-driven AI, announced $25 million in Series B funding led by Index Ventures.
ICT Symposium Review: Sustainability and the Circular Economy
10/09/2025 | Pete Starkey, I-Connect007It was pleasant autumnal weather as we made our way once again to Meriden, the nominal centre of England, for the 2025 Annual Symposium of the Institute of Circuit Technology. Delegates were welcomed by technical director Emma Hudson who introduced and moderated a skilfully coordinated programme, focused on the highly relevant theme of sustainability.