ECIA Establishes Tariff Policy Working Group
New GIPC Initiative aims to develop impact mitigation strategies around tariff operations. Atlanta – In response to ECIA members and industry stakeholders, the Association’s Global Industry Practices Committee (GIPC) has established a working group to facilitate information sharing and impact mitigation strategies around tariff operations. This group will address process and strategic concerns including: Methods […]
IDENTCO’s High-Performance DuraChem Labels Suitable for a Variety of Industries
Previously known as the TTL®700 Series, DuraChem labels offer chemical, solvent, abrasion, and smudge resistance for both indoor and outdoor use. Ingleside, IL – IDENTCO – a manufacturer of high-performance labeling solutions for the power equipment, electronics, transportation, and general industrial sectors – has renamed its stock TTL®700 Series. Now called DuraChem, this highly […]
How TV tariffs are shaping assembly location decisions in 2025
Tariffs are playing an increasingly critical role in where TVs are assembled, shaping supply chain strategies based on the country of sale. For consumer tech companies, understanding these shifts is essential to staying competitive in a changing trade landscape. Kelly Lee, Principal Analyst, in Omdia’s TV Set Research group explores the implications in more detail […]
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 2% Year-on-Year in Q1 2025, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, Calif. — Worldwide silicon wafer shipments increased 2.2% year-on-year (YoY) to 2,896 million square inches (MSI) from the 2,834 MSI recorded during the same quarter of 2024, the SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported in its quarterly analysis of the silicon wafer industry. Sequentially, shipments contracted 9.0% quarter-over-quarter from the 3,182 MSI recorded during the fourth […]
The Strategic Equipment Choices and Technology Integration Reshaping Creation Technologies
Ever wonder how large manufacturing organizations balance standardization with maintaining close customer relationships? Mike MacKenzie, recently appointed at Creation, pulls back the curtain on this delicate balancing act during a revealing conversation at APEX 2025. Creation has built its reputation through acquiring smaller, customer-focused manufacturing units. Rather than imposing rigid corporate structures, they’ve preserved the […]