Consortium-supported Blockchain Applications: Responsible Sourcing
IBM’s Quentin Samelson updates readers on the evolving consortium approach to blockchain use cases in the electronics supply chain including for complying with conflict minerals regulations.
Gartner Says AI Augmentation Will Create $2.9 Trillion of Business Value in 2021
Decision Support and AI Augmentation to Surpass All Other Types of AI Initiatives In 2021, artificial intelligence (AI) augmentation will create $2.9 trillion of business value and 6.2 billion hours of worker productivity globally, according to Gartner, Inc.Gartner defines augmented intelligence as a human-centered partnership model of people and AI working together to enhance cognitive performance. This […]
Tablet Shipments See a Modest Decline of 5.0% in the Second Quarter of 2019, According to IDC
FRAMINGHAM, Mass.– The worldwide tablet market declined 5.0% year over year during the second quarter of 2019 (2Q19) as global shipments fell to 32.2 million units, according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker. Tablet Company Highlights Apple led the market and managed to increase its share compared to last year […]
Clean soldering systems with pyrolysis technology from Rehm
Rehm’s efficient new residue management system increases availability and lengthens maintenance cycles As with many other thermal processes, the soldering of electronic assemblies creates solder fumes, aerosols and solid particles (residues) that need to be removed from the process cycle. With the VisionXP+, Rehm Thermal Systems has established an effective residue management system for reflow […]