June 19, 2026

Space Industry Is Standardizing on RISC-V Space agencies and aerospace firms are rapidly adopting RISC-V for space missions, citing its open architecture and lower development costs. Experts at RISC-V Summit Europe 2026 said the shift helps modernize space computing while reducing reliance on aging processor technologies. EE Times

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Taiwan's Foxconn says AI data centers face huge power demand Foxconn Chairman Young Liu said AI data centers will drive massive global investment and power demand, with the market projected to reach US$1.6 trillion by 2030. He highlighted soaring infrastructure costs, rising electricity needs, and growing demand from governments. Taiwan News

High Reliability Lead-Free Solder Paste with Rosin and Anti-Crack Resin As electronics are increasingly used in automotive and other high reliability applications, ensuring durability is critical. This paper explores a 'crack-free' flux paste designed to inhibit cracking in harsh environments while meeting stringent surface insulation resistance and ... Technical Paper

Billions Pour into Autonomous Defense as AI Redefines Warfare Defense investment surges as governments and investors pour billions into AI-powered autonomous systems. Anduril Industries and Shield AI accelerate drones swarms AI driving a shift toward software-defined warfare and autonomous operations. EE Times

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Apple to partner with Intel Corp on chips: Trump Apple will partner with Intel to design and manufacture chips in the US, reducing its dependence on TSMC and expanding domestic production capacity. The deal boosts Intel's foundry business, supports US semiconductor supply chains & aligns with Trump administration industrial policies. Taipei Times

Additive Manufacturing for Next Generation Microwave Electronics The paper will discuss the integration of 3D printing and inkjet printing fabrication technologies for microwave and millimeter-wave applications. With the recent advancements in 3D and inkjet printing technology, achieving resolution down to 50 um, it is feasible to fabricate electronic components and antennas operating in the millimeter-wave regime. Technical Paper

Technical Papers ■ Unlocking Academic-Industry Synergy: A Collaborative Model for Hands-On Electronics Manufacturing Education ■ Viscosity Does Not Equal Rheology: What Solder Paste Measurements Really Tell You ■ Salvaging Electronic Components: A Reliable Method for Reducing Electronic Waste and Ensuring Economic Reuse ■ Digital Warehouse Automation in High-Mix PCB Assembly ■ Evaluation of Techniques for Intentional Contamination of PWB Substrates for Quantitative Cleanliness Analyses ■ Scaling SMT Traceability ■ The Drawbacks of Internal Recycling Systems for Solder Dross ■ Engineering ESD-Safe PCB Assembly for High-Reliability IoT and Industrial Electronics ■ The Analysis of Variance: Drawing Conclusions from Data That Are Correct, Unambiguous, and Defensible ■ PCB Rework Evolves, With X-ray a Constant Support MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

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The New Software Standard for Physical AI Agentic software environments are helping developers build physical AI applications faster by simplifying heterogeneous computing. The approach uses high-level, purpose-built libraries to turn AI models into production-ready systems in days or hours instead of months. EE Times

Just 16% of Americans think AI will benefit society, despite chatbot use climbing to 49% of US adults Pew Research Center found that chatbot adoption among Americans has surged, with nearly half now using AI tools and one in four using them daily. Despite growing reliance on ChatGPT and rivals, most Americans remain skeptical, fearing AI’s societal impact, and weak regulation. TechSpot

Calibration of Tweezer Meters Enabling Sub 1 pF and Sub 10 nH The importance of calibration for two-wire measurement setups is reaffirmed. For tweezer meters, this issue is critical due to the higher offset values, which can be as large as 19 nH. Technical Paper

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Tim Cook confirms Apple price hikes are coming, iPhones could jump $200 or more Apple plans product price increases as AI-driven shortages keep memory costs soaring. CEO Tim Cook warned that Apple can no longer absorb rising component expenses, with analysts expecting higher prices for iPhones, Macs, and iPads later this year. TechSpot

Nearly 80% of data center capacity is at elevated risk to climate hazards like flooding and fire, study says Climate risks threaten global data center operations, with First Street finding 79% of capacity exposed to acute hazards such as flooding, wildfires, and extreme winds. The report warns investors that outdated risk models underestimate long-term climate impacts. CNBC

Copper Dissolution Testing Report for the Selected Pb-free Solder Alloys This paper describes the approach for measuring the copper dissolution rates of five Pb-free solder alloys. Technical Paper

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Intel gains 10% after Trump says company will partner with Apple on U.S. chip design Intel shares surged after President Donald Trump said Apple would partner with Intel to design and manufacture chips in the U.S. The announcement boosted investor confidence in Intel's turnaround, extending a rally fueled by AI-related investments and foundry expansion. CNBC

Gartner Predicts More Than 70% of Mainframe Exit Projects Will Fail Due to Overestimation of Generative AI's Capabilities Gartner warns that over 70% of mainframe exit projects launched in 2026 will fail to deliver expected benefits as organizations overestimate GenAI's migration capabilities. The firm urges businesses to prioritize targeted modernization and platform-smart strategies. Gartner

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Engineering the future of IoT Experts in an upcoming webinar will explore the evolution of the IoT ecosystem, highlight key engineering and integration challenges, and share strategies to streamline device interactions, helping organizations build reliable, scalable, and seamless IoT applications. EE Times

How Can We Prevent Our 0201 Nozzles From Clogging? We have a formula stencil that had the apertures enlarged to maintain volume while overprinting the ends to keep solder away from the 0201 nozzle. Board Talk

Norway to build world's first ocean ship tunnel Norway has revived plans for the world's first ocean ship tunnel, a US$805 million project cutting through the Stadlandet Peninsula. The tunnel aims to bypass hazardous seas, improve coastal shipping, support seafood exports, reduce transport delays, and lower emissions. New Atlas

Apple to raise prices due to memory chip shortage, CEO Cook tells WSJ Apple plans to raise product prices as soaring memory and storage chip costs, driven by AI data-center demand, squeeze supplies. CEO Tim Cook said Apple can no longer absorb higher component expenses and may use its cash reserves to help expand chip capacity. Reuters

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Educators seek balance between AI innovation, traditional learning Lawmakers and education leaders examine AI in K-12 schools as students and teachers rapidly adopt it. Witnesses urge stronger federal guidance, safety standards, funding, and AI literacy programs to protect learning and prepare students. The Center Square