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Alpha Circuit, Performance
by Design: The Future of PCB
Manufacturing in the Midwest
For years, Midwest PCB manufacturing was often
viewed as a low-cost, high-volume business—
good for standard builds but not for the high-
reliability programs that demand tight process
control. Defense primes and medical OEMs fre-
quently turned to coastal or overseas suppliers
for advanced work. That perception is changing.
North American PCB Industry
Sales Up 12.8% in August
The Global Electronics Association announced
the August 2025 findings from its North American
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Statistical Program. The
book-to-bill ratio stands at 0.98. Total North Ameri-
can PCB shipments in August 2025 were up 12.8%
compared to the same month last year and up 3.3%
from July. August's year-to-date (YTD) shipments
increased by 8.3% year-over-year (YOY).
UHDI Technology and Quality 5.0
The convergence of ultra-high density interconnect (UHDI) technology
and Quality 5.0 represents a transformative leap in electronics
design and manufacturing. UHDI enables extreme miniaturization
and enhanced performance, while Quality 5.0 delivers adaptive,
intelligent human-centric quality systems. Together, they set the foundation for advanced electronics that
are smarter, more resilient, and more sustainable.
HDI PCB Market Poised for
Explosive Growth, Projected
to Hit $34.23 Billion by 2032
The Global HDI PCB Market is estimated to be
valued at USD 19.59 Bn in 2025 and is expected
to reach USD 34.23 Bn by 2032, exhibiting a
compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3%
from 2025 to 2032. The market for high-density
interconnect (HDI) printed circuit boards (PCBs) is
rapidly evolving, driven by the demand for smaller,
lighter, and higher-performing electronic devices.
It's Only Common Sense: Stop
Whining About the Market—
Outwork It
Whenever the market hiccups or the industry cycle
dips, I hear the same tired chorus: "The market is
down. Customers aren't buying. What can we do?
We just have to wait it out." Nonsense. If you think
that by showing up, opening your doors, and wait-
ing for the economy to smile kindly upon you, that
success will follow, you are in the wrong business.
Worse yet, you're living in the wrong mindset.
