C-MAC and VECTOR BLUE HUB Announce Strategic Partnership
C-MAC Electronic Solutions and VECTOR BLUE HUB are delighted to announce a strategic partnership designed to redefine Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) with advanced global capabilities and expertise. As part of this collaboration, C-MAC Electronic Solutions has acquired a majority stake in VECTOR BLUE HUB, the EMS division of VECTOR Group located near Gdańsk, Poland. VECTOR […]
Statement from John W. Mitchell, IPC President and CEO, on U.S. Tariffs and Global Trade
BANNOCKBURN, Ill. – IPC, an electronics industry association dedicated to furthering the competitive excellence and financial success of more than 3,000 members worldwide, shared the following statement today on U.S. tariffs and their implications on the global electronics industry. It can be attributed to Dr. John W. Mitchell, IPC President and CEO: President Trump […]
The Reluctant Entrepreneur: Mike Konrad’s Journey Through Entrepreneurship, Networking and SMTA
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a reluctant start into a flourishing entrepreneurial journey? Discover the fascinating story of Mike Konrad, a podcaster, author, and industry raconteur, as he shares his unexpected path to entrepreneurship and authorship. With his book, “The Reluctant Entrepreneur,” at the heart of our conversation, Mike opens up about the […]
FANUC’s industrial robot sales drop 16%
FANUC is one of the leaders in industrial robotics. But, like many other companies at the moment, it also appears to be experiencing a slowdown. The company reported financials for the first 9 months of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (April 1 to December 31, 2024), showing mixed results amidst a recovering but […]
IDC Predicts: 50% of Asia/Pacific* Organizations Will Only Work with IT Vendors that Meet ESG-Related AI Criteria by 2027
IDC Highlights AI Predictions Shaping Asia/Pacific as IT Buyers Prioritize ESG and Responsible AI Standards, Driving Sustainable Strategies and Green AI Adoption SINGAPORE – In the report, IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Sustainability/ESG 2025 Predictions — Asia/Pacific (Excluding Japan) (APEJ) Implications, IDC predicts that by 2027, 50% of IT buyers in Asia/Pacific* will only work with vendors that meet social, environmental, […]