Global Electronics Association and Altium Launch First Joint PCB Design Certifications

New credentials address electronics talent shortages and expand career pathways for PCB designers

The Global Electronics Association has partnered with Altium LLC, a global leader in electronics design software and solutions, to launch two new industry-recognized certification programs for printed circuit board (PCB) design.

November PCB Data Signals Sustained Growth as Book-to-Bill Remains in Expansion

The Global Electronics Association releases PCB industry results for November 2025

The Global Electronics Association announced today the November 2025 findings from its North American Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.12.

November EMS Data Shows Short-Term Pullback but Book-to-Bill Signals Underlying Stability

The Global Electronics Association releases EMS industry results for November 2025

The Global Electronics Association announced today the November 2025 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.17.

The Global Electronics Association Appoints Hisashi Kitajima as Japan Representative

The Global Electronics Association today announced the appointment of Hisashi Kitajima as its Japan Representative, effective January 1, 2026.

Historic First for Sustainability Reporting in Europe and Beyond

New sustainability reporting and due diligence rules establish benchmark for the electronics value chain

The Global Electronics Association welcomes the swift conclusion and approval of the Omnibus package on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) by the European Parliament earlier today.

Global Electronics Association Invites Electronics Design Professionals to the 2nd Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC)

Conference offers best practices for design for excellence in production

The Global Electronics Association invites designers, engineers, researchers, and product‐development leaders to attend the 2nd Pan-European Electronics Design Conference (PEDC), taking place 21-22 January 2026 in Prague.