TSMC delays US chip fab opening, says US talent is insufficient
The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) was supposed to have its first Arizona chip factory operational by late 2024 but now has confirmed significant delays. Primarily due to a shortage of technical workers with critical expertise in the US, TSMC projects to finish construction instead by 2025. SOURCE: Ars Technica This is an “ominous delay,” Bloomberg […]
Future Electronics Implements Task Forces to Foster Employee Involvement in Business Discussions
Future Electronics recently implemented task forces to gather employee inputs and recommendations on business processes and programs. Future Electronics, a leading global distributor of electronic components, recently launched task forces to solicit valuable and creative ideas from employees. Each task force is employee-led and comprised of up to 12 employees. The focus of the task […]
iTAC acknowledged in the 2023 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for MES report
iTAC Software AG (www.itacsoftware.com) ranked highest in the Complex Discrete Manufacturing Use Case in the Gartner Critical Capabilities for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) report. In two other Use Cases out of four – Batch/Repetitive Flow Manufacturing Use Case and Highly Regulated Industries Use Case – the company ranked 2nd. This research helps supply chain technology […]
IMI-Led Partnership Inaugurates New E-Motorcycle Line
Electronics manufacturing provider Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc. (IMI) and Zero Motorcycles inaugurated Wednesday the first high powered e-motorcycle manufacturing assembly line at the Laguna Technopark facility of IMI. IMI is a Filipino electronics manufacturer while Zero Motorcycles is California-based manufacturer of 100 percent electric motorcycles. SOURCE: Asia Electronics Industry Arthur Tan, CEO of IMI and Sam Paschel, CEO of Zero […]
EMSNOW Up Close: David Schild, Executive Director, PCBAA
Eric asks David for an update based on his recent time in Washington, DC advocating for the PCB industry. This is an important legislative window where decisions are being made to bring electronics manufacturing back to the U.S. There is some progress in educating policy makers about the need for domestic PCB manufacturing, but there […]