U.S. and UK Announce Partnership on Science of AI Safety

U.S. and UK AI Safety Institutes to work seamlessly with each other, partnering on research, safety evaluations, and guidance for AI safety. Institutes to develop shared capabilities through information-sharing, close cooperation, and expert personnel exchanges The U.S. and UK have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see them work together to develop […]

Thailand dangles tax breaks in bid to become region’s circuit board hub

The Board of Investment (BOI) has extended tax breaks and other privileges for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry in a bid to make Thailand the PCB hub of Southeast Asia. BOI secretary-general Narit Therdsteerasukdi announced that investment privileges have been extended to the following three PCB supply chain sectors: companies supporting PCB production processes […]

U.S. Tech Giants Turn to Mexico to Make AI Gear, Spurning China

Some of the biggest U.S. companies in artificial intelligence have asked their Taiwanese manufacturing partners to step up production of AI-related hardware in Mexico, seeking to diminish reliance on China. Taiwan-based Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, and other Taiwanese companies are heeding the call and investing more in Mexico, according to industry executives […]

Up Close with Jason Spera, CEO Aegis Software

EMSNOW discusses APEX with Jason Spera, CEO Aegis Software in this information-packed interview about the exciting developments at this dynamic company. Jason reflects on the past 27 years since he founded the CAD/CAM tool focusing transforming design data into a useful shop floor MES. He explains their next generation solution which will enable an even […]