Instrumental Knowledge Summit: Build Better 2024 -The Next Way
The Toyota Way, The Motorola Way, The Apple Way – there are all sorts of “ways” to build in electronics manufacturing. At Build Better 2024, we’re focusing on “The Next Way.” This event will spotlight how visionaries at both established companies and innovative upstarts are crafting a new vision for development and production, harnessing the […]
Mixed and Extended Reality Headsets to Drive Strong Growth Through 2028, According to IDC
NEEDHAM, Mass. – The decline in worldwide shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets continued during the second quarter of 2024 (2Q24) as volumes contracted 28.1% year over year to 1.1 million units, according to new data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The decline is expected […]
Author Jairek Robbins to Discuss Leadership and Legacy in the Manufacturing Industry During the Keynote Address at SMTA International and The ASSEMBLY Show
The Co-located Events will Bring Together Industry Leaders to See New Equipment and Gain Insight on Manufacturing Trends Rosemont, IL, USA – The ASSEMBLY Show and the Surface Mount Technology Association (organizers of SMTA International) are thrilled to announce that best-selling author and performance coach Jairek Robbins will be the keynote speaker for this year’s event. These co-located trade shows will […]
Opportunities and Threats: Observations from SMTA Guadalajara
As I sit writing this column at Guadalajara airport about to board a flight to Dallas, I start to unpack the dozens of conversations I have had, on and off camera, during my week here. While the show, and indeed SMTA, is a success in México, the market is not having its best year and for many it has been marked by softening demand, particularly for capital equipment.
Waldom Partners with Molex to Plant 160,000 Trees
Waldom Electronics, a leading Master Distributor of electronic components selling exclusively to other distributors and never to OEMs, announced the expansion of its Tree Planting Initiative, planting 160,000 trees in collaboration with Molex. The choice for this significant initiative is mangroves along the Kenya coastline, known for their rich biodiversity and critical role in coastal ecosystems. […]