Smartphone Market woes continue with 14.6% Drop in first quarter this year, According to IDC Tracker
Worldwide smartphone shipments declined 14.6% year over year to 268.6 million units in the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23), according to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This marks the seventh consecutive quarter of decline as the market continues to struggle with lukewarm demand, inflation, and macro uncertainties. While […]
Semiconductor Manufacturing: Five signs you need to migrate to a modern MES
Semiconductor manufacturing is an inherently complex operation, and one which seems to be reaching the limits where wafer size and chip miniaturization is concerned. Critical Manufacturing’s Louis Loh explains how Industry 4.0 can bring major benefits to fabs.
Blending Analytical Expertise and Operational Agility will Enable Industrial and Manufacturing Firms to Navigate Economic and Operational Headwinds
ABI Research report identifies the Information and Operational Technologies that can help mitigate the effects of macro and micro factors Industrial and Manufacturing (I&M) firms face a myriad of ever-changing challenges from rising interest rates, pressure from Governments to relocate their facilities, and increased scrutiny of their operations through an Environmental, Social, and Governance […]
Absolute EMS and OLogic Welcome Brazilian Robotics Team to Silicon Valley
Absolute EMS, Inc., an award-winning EMS provider of turnkey and consignment manufacturing services, was honored to welcome winners from a Brazilian Robotics Team to their state-of-the-art facility in Silicon Valley. The team, consisting of three talented young women, was awarded a trip to Silicon Valley to view some of the most advanced high-tech facilities […]
Jabil Elevates Materials Sustainability with Introduction of PLA 3110P Powder Based on NatureWorks’ Ingeo Biopolymer
NatureWorks’ Ingeo biopolymer helps convert atmospheric carbon dioxide into new performance powder, resulting in a smaller carbon footprint than incumbent materials First to market PLA-based powder fulfills need for general prototyping, thermoforming, and compression fabrication, such as dental molds Sampling program accelerates adoption of advanced engineered materials Jabil Inc. introduced PLA 3110P, a novel powder […]