The Reading Room – My Final Day
Wow, it’s my last day at the editor’s desk! For two weeks, while Jennifer took a well-earned break, I’ve been guest editor on EMSNOW. I’ve been taking the liberty of posting some daily musings. My day typically starts with my own “reading room”, a review of my favorite news sources, including this publication. Here’s what caught my eye over my morning coffee on my last day at the helm.
Three Ways Brands are Building a Circular Economy with Packaging
The United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in 2015, which includes 17 sustainable development goals to support people, the planet and prosperity. While governments were the main signatories, many NGOs and corporations also jumped on board to make this 2030 vision a reality.
Sony Easily Maintains Its Number 1 Ranking in the Diverse O-S-D Market
Top-10 companies held 39% of the worldwide O-S-D market in 2018, the same level as in 2017. IC Insights’ new 2019 O-S-D Report—A Market Analysis and Forecast for Optoelectronics, Sensors/Actuators, and Discretes was released at the end of March. Among the O-S-D industry data included in the new 350-page report is an analysis of the […]
Yamaha Factory Automation Section Opens Direct Robot Sales and Support Office for Europe
Yamaha Factory Automation Section, a subdivision of Yamaha Motor Robotics Business Unit, has opened a European office to strengthen support for sales partners and customers of Yamaha’s advanced industrial robotic systems and products. The new support office, part of Yamaha Motor Europe N.V in Neuss, Dusseldorf, Germany, is strategically located to connect with Yamaha’s agents […]
Seica at SMTconnect 2019, Nuremberg, Hall A4 Booth 300
Visitors to SMTconnect 2019 looking for new and innovative solutions will have the opportunity to see that “solutions” are the central theme in SEICA’s booth A4-300. The first solution on show will be an automated board assembly line with selective soldering, visual inspection and electrical test, fully equipped with conveyors and handlers by Seica Automation. The […]