In Memoriam: Michael Ford
EMSNOW was saddened to learn that Michael Ford passed away suddenly this past weekend. As the announcement from Aegis notes, Michael leaves a great legacy of contribution to the electronics industry.
In Memoriam: Michael Ford
EMSNOW was saddened to learn that Michael Ford passed away suddenly on January 27th. We are reposting this video from last November in honor of this brilliant industry analysis.
IPC Partners with the Institute for American Apprenticeship to Announce Funding Opportunities to Reimburse Participation in IPC’s Registered Apprenticeship Program
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — IPC, the leading association for electronics manufacturing, and the Institute of American Apprenticeship (IAA) will offer two grant opportunities to companies offering apprenticeships. One grant offers funding for a first-time apprentice program, given to new employers adopting apprenticeships. The grant provides $375 per apprentice. The second grant offers full reimbursement for […]
The Eyepopping Factory Construction Boom in the US
The supply-chain catastrophe in 2020-2021, the edgy US-China relationship, and the scary dependence on China triggered a big corporate rethink. By Wolf Richter for WOLF STREET. In October, $18.5 billion were plowed into construction of manufacturing plants in the US ($246 billion annualized), up by 73% from a year ago, by 136% from two years ago, and by […]
Best Papers from SMTA International Announced
Minneapolis, MN – The SMTA is pleased to announce the Best Papers from SMTA International 2023. The winners were selected by members of the conference technical committee. This year awards were given for the “Best of Proceedings” category but also for a new designation of “Best Practical and Applications-Based Knowledge.” A plaque is given to primary […]