Aegis Software Presents “MES Digitally Remastered” At SMT Nuremberg
Erlangen, Germany – Aegis Software, a global provider of Manufacturing Execution Software (MES), announced today the showcase of the latest release of their true Industry 4.0, digitalized MES software, FactoryLogix, at the SMT Hybrid Packaging tradeshow in Nuremberg, Germany. Aegis will also be a key participant in the show-wide, live, IPC Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) IoT demo. The achievement […]
Double Ordering of Electronic Components Hits ‘All-Time High’
Component shortages, especially for passives, continue to be felt throughout the industry. Here supply chain specialists, Barbara Jorgensen and Gina Roos delve into exactly why that’s occurring and what we can expect in coming quarters.
“Although the electronics supply chain has been dancing around the issue of double ordering for several quarters, a recent Morgan Stanley report finds there’s been a “significant uptick” in double ordering that has extended component lead times even further. Evidence of double ordering also has analysts questioning the sustainability of the current component-demand upcycle.”
Global Expansion at More Subdued Pace Says SEMI
By Walt Custer, Custer Consulting Group Global Manufacturing Growth has Slowed, but is Still Positive (Chart 1) Most key countries/regions saw a slowdown in growth in March based on their respective Purchasing Managers Indices. And in one case – South Korea – manufacturing moved into contraction. February 2018 March 2018 Japan 54.1 53.1 South Korea […]
Bulgin launches smallest rugged fiber optic connector
Rugged connector and component manufacturer Bulgin has launched a new series of LC fiber optic connectors specialised for use in harsh environments. As the smallest rugged optical connector available on the market, the 4000 Series Fiber Simplex connector is ideal for outdoor broadcast, FTTX (fiber to the x), server room engineering, civil engineering, marine, aviation […]
What’s happening at Automatica 2018?
Automatica, the biennial event for smart automation and robotics, is one of the largest events of its kind. It takes place again this year from 19–22 June, 2018 at Messe München in Munich, Germany. Here, Michele Windsor, global marketing manager at robot battery specialist Accutronics, explains what to expect at the show and why original […]