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PICA Derry Construction in Phase 3

Our Derry facility expansion is now in Phase 3, and installation of the SMT lines is underway! Progress is moving quickly as the production space takes shape, bringing us another step closer to launching our expanded U.S.-based electronics manufacturing operations. We’re excited to see everything coming together and can’t wait to...

The Battery Show & EV Tech Expo 2026 Highlights: Advanced Batteries Meet Advanced Flex PCB Design

The Battery Show North America & Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo brought the battery and EV industry to Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan, October 12–15, 2026. The event explored advances in battery chemistry, pack design, testing, and manufacturing. Companies including Elite Battery Systems, Tekscan, and Nordson represented different aspects...

NEW PICA White Paper: EMI Shielding for Flex Printed Circuits

The PICA Engineering Team has released EMI Shielding for Flex Printed Circuits, a new white paper offering practical guidance for engineers, designers, and product teams. It explores shielding materials, grounding, signal integrity, and the design tradeoffs that affect flexibility, cost, and performance. With clear illustrations and a quick-reference table covering...

Highlights from Endless Leads in Hartford, CT

Our Team Reflects on Customer Trust at Endless Customers Live

HARTFORD, Conn. — Our team attended Endless Customers Live, held October 5–7, 2026, at the Hartford Marriott Downtown in Hartford, Connecticut, joining conversations about customer relationships, communication and the changing role of technology in business.One of the strongest takeaways was the...

Farewell and Best Wishes to Janet Shi

After 17 remarkable years of dedicated service, we are announcing that Janet Shi will be moving on from PICA Manufacturing Solution China to begin a new chapter. Since joining us in 2009, Janet has been an integral part of our organization. For nearly two decades, they have served as a Program...

Highlights from Wearable Technologies Conference 2026

Wearable Technologies Conference 2026 highlighted advances in smart textiles, health monitoring, wearable ultrasound and intelligent insoles. These technologies show how quickly electronics are moving into products designed to conform to the human body.As wearable devices become smaller and more capable, engineers must address circuit thickness, repeated movement, signal integrity and...

PICA Newsletter 11

PICA Derry Advances Manufacturing and Compliance

Our 11th newsletter highlights the continued growth of PICA’s Derry manufacturing facility and our pursuit of AS9100 certification, ISO 13485 certification, and ITAR registration. This edition also features our From Stack-Up to Production eBook, covering key compliance considerations for flex PCBs, rigid-flex circuits, and PCB...

New PICA eBook: From Stack-Up to Production

New eBook: From Stack-Up to Production

PICA Manufacturing Solutions has released From Stack-Up to Production: A Six-Category Compliance Guide for Flex PCBs, Rigid-Flex Circuits, and PCB Assemblies.This practical eBook explores how compliance requirements influence every stage of production. It helps engineering and sourcing teams navigate six critical areas—environmental, safety, industry, quality,...

PICA Executive Leadership Updates

As Executive Vice President, Mark Pare will focus on PICA’s long-term strategy, key accounts, and mentoring the company’s next generation of leaders. With decades of industry experience and deep expertise in customer relationships, business development, and organizational leadership, Mark brings invaluable perspective to these priorities. His knowledge, trusted relationships, and...

Strengthening Global Connections at PICA

PICA’s Director of European Operations, Erick Daniels, recently visited our Asian headquarters in China, where he toured the facility and met with members of the China team.At PICA Manufacturing Solutions, we believe personal interaction and face-to-face collaboration help create stronger relationships across our global organization. We encourage team members to...

EMAX 2026

As EMAX 2026 comes to a close, we’re grateful for the conversations, new connections, and experiences our team shared in Penang.Thank you to everyone who stopped by Booth A151 to connect with Marcus Goh and the PICA Manufacturing Solutions team. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss flex, rigid-flex, PCB, assembly,...

PICA Manufacturing Solutions is heading to EMAX 2026!

PICA Manufacturing Solutions is heading to EMAX 2026!

From July 22–24, our PICA Manufacturing Solutions (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. team will join electronics manufacturing leaders from across Asia at the Setia SPICE Convention Centre in Penang, Malaysia.Visit Booth A151 to meet Marcus Goh, Business Manager, Asia, and learn more about our global...

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary

Communities across New Hampshire came together this July to celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary, with one of the state's signature events taking place in historic Exeter. Thousands of residents and visitors gathered for the American Independence Festival, featuring colonial reenactments, a live reading of the Declaration of Independence,...

PICA New Global HQ in Salem, NH

PICA Expands with New Headquarters in Salem, New Hampshire

PICA Manufacturing Solutions is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new headquarters facility located at 13 Red Roof Lane in Salem, New Hampshire.This investment marks an important milestone in PICA's continued growth and reflects our commitment to...

Highlights from Space Tech Expo USA 2026

Space Tech Expo USA 2026 brought together a wide range of companies working across satellites, launch systems, defense space programs, lunar infrastructure, in-space manufacturing, robotics, power systems, optical communications, RF technology, testing, interconnect, software, and advanced components. Held June 2-4 in Anaheim, California, the event offered a strong look...

New PICA Derry, NH General Manager

PICA welcomes a new team member Kevin Morrisette as our new General Manager of the Derry facility. Kevin brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in contract manufacturing. Throughout his career, he has helped found, grow, and lead multiple manufacturing organizations, most recently serving as CEO of a contract manufacturing...

Highlights of Sensors Converge 2026

The future of intelligent electronics is becoming smaller, faster, smarter, and more connected — and few events showcase that transformation better than Sensors Converge 2026.Held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, Sensors Converge brings together engineers, innovators, semiconductor leaders, embedded system developers, AI companies, automotive technology firms,...