Ford and Honda’s North American Capacity Buffers Tariff Impact; U.S. Content Becomes a Shared Challenge, Says TrendForce
On April 2nd, the U.S. officially implemented reciprocal tariffs, though not extended to the automotive industry in general. According to TrendForce’s latest research, the US has applied a 25% surcharge to imported passenger cars and light trucks as planned. A similar 25% tariff on auto parts is set to take effect by May 3rd. Vehicles […]
Venus Aerospace Outfits Its Record-Setting Hypersonic Engine System With NASA-Supported Technology
Prepares for upcoming flight demonstration later this summer HOUSTON,PRNewswire/—Venus Aerospace, the startup building reportedly the world’s most advanced engine system for hypersonic flight, announced the successful completion of a NASA-supported technological advancement—one that will outfit Venus’s record-setting hypersonic engine system during an upcoming flight demonstration later this summer. Through a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) […]
Not Just Providers: Behind-the-Scenes with Koh Young’s Service Leaders
What truly sets apart equipment providers in the electronics manufacturing industry? According to Koh Young’s service leadership, it’s the unwavering commitment to customer success that follows long after installation day. Meet Dave Nemeth and Rafa Matute, Service Managers overseeing North America and Latin America respectively, who share candid insights about keeping production lines running across […]
Global EMS Total Cost of Ownership Analysis Revisited
Back in the early 2000s OEMs were looking for ways to reduce the cost of manufacturing electronics. Nothing wrong with that, of course. But perhaps in retrospect, focusing solely on low cost labor was short sighted, considering how briefly labor rates remain low as a geography gains traction, and how long it takes to establish […]