Apprenticeships Can Power the Electronics Industry. Here’s How IPC is Helping.
By John W. Mitchell, IPC president and CEO In a time that feels more politically divided than ever, there are still policies that Americans generally agree on —and expanding workplace apprenticeships is one of them. Last week’s commemoration of National Apprenticeship Week gave us the opportunity to take a deeper dive into why apprenticeships have […]
The Evolving Landscape of Counterfeit Part Mitigation
Each summer, just before the July Fourth holidays, the Center for Applied Life Cycle Engineering (CALCE) and the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) hold the gold standard symposium, The Symposium on Counterfeit Parts and Materials, to discuss the latest in counterfeit electronic components and how to avoid them. Held at the University of Maryland just […]
Peter Gutschi on How AI is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing
Join me as I sit down with Peter Gutschi at Electronica 2024 to explore how the future of manufacturing is being reshaped by artificial intelligence. This episode unravels the real-world impact of AI on the shop floor and beyond, uncovering how it’s not just another buzzword but a powerful tool driving efficiencies and innovation. Discover […]
Up Close: Romain Roux, R&D Director AI, Mycronic
EMSNOW discusses the challenges of using artificial intelligence in high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments with Mycronic’s R&D Director AI Romain Roux. Romain observes that AI adoption in electronics manufacturing remains gradual, but is being driven by deep customer engagement and market trends. AI must serve human operators, not replace them, he contends. The discussion then goes […]
Cicor further strengthens its market position in Germany
Bronschhofen – Cicor Group (SIX Swiss Exchange: CICN) has signed an agreement to acquire the German EMS service provider Profectus GmbH. This transaction was pre-announced in the ad hoc announcement of November 8, 2024. Profectus GmbH, based in Suhl (Thuringia, Germany), is a service provider for the development and manufacturing of electronic modules and systems. […]