The Reading Room – What’s the SCOOP?

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After hijacking a space on EMSNOW’s homepage while I guest edited the publication, their esteemed editor, Jennifer Read, has kindly allowed me back on a weekly basis to share some of what I am watching, reading and even listening to. So, here’s a few things I’ve enjoyed this week, some of which you will see […]

Koh Young America Opens new Office in Guadalajara, Mexico

On April 11th, Koh Young America, a leading 3D measurement-based inspection equipment and solutions provider for the electronics industry, held its official grand opening ceremony and gala at its new sales and support office at Plaza Concentro in Zapopan, Jalisco. “Our new office represents a significant regional investment to bolster our local presence with best-in-class […]

TTI Posts Weekly Update on MarketEye

From TTI’s MarketEye Weekly Report From Walter Custer Flash April PMI Leading Indicators IHS Markit has just released its April “Flash’ Purchasing Managers Indices for select counties (Chart 1). U.S. PMI was unchanged at 52.4, still well into manufacturing expansion territory (Chart 2). Eurozone stopped it plunge from its December 2017 peak but still remains […]

IoT Standards: The End Game

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With all these standards around, what should I choose? Zigbee, Thread, Bluetooth Mesh, or Wi-Fi? Or maybe LoRa? Or is it better to wait for 5G and NB-IoT? Of course, these questions create confusion and slow down the adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), including in the industrial space. Here Cees Links of Qorvo explains how to sort it.