What are the essential strategies for manufacturing companies looking to attract tech talent?
It’s no secret that there is a talent crisis in manufacturing, and with the push toward domestic semiconductor production, it’s only going to get worse. The industry needs to take steps to make their talent acquisition and retention strategies more effective. This article from IndustrialML’s Jason Truesdell outlines the challenges and some insights into possible solutions.
SMTA Capital Chapter’s Expo and Tech Forum to be Held on May 23rd
The SMTA Capital Chapter is pleased to invite you to its upcoming Capital Expo and Tech Forum at Johns Hopkins University / Applied Physics Lab, Kossiakoff Center, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723, on Tuesday, May 23rd. The SMTA Expo provides attendees with valuable technical information and the chance to meet leading suppliers and […]
Cost Pressures Receding as Industry Expects Some Sector Growth in 2023
Per IPC’s April 2023 Global Sentiment of the Electronics Supply Chain Report, last month delivered a mixed bag of industry sentiment: cost pressures are receding; industry demand appears to be slowing; and industry expects growth in some sectors. Survey results show: 54 percent of respondents reported that labor and material costs are rising, but the number […]
Lithium Prices Rebound, China’s Battery Industry Chain Expected to Recover in May, Says TrendForce
The ASP of battery-grade lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide in China saw an MoM decline in the month of April, falling to CNY 198,000/ton (-39%) and CNY 266,000/ton (-33%), respectively, according to TrendForce research. Although the MoM decline in prices has expanded, lithium salt prices began to show signs of stabilization and rebounded in late April. […]