Amtech Partners with Apple Manufacturing Academy to Drive Onshoring and Global Competitiveness
TROY, MI ― Amtech Electrocircuits, a leading provider of manufacturing solutions, has been selected to participate in the Apple Manufacturing Academy (AMA), a hands-on operational excellence program led by Apple in partnership with Michigan State University. The AMA offers immersive, on-site learning focused on real production challenges rather than traditional classroom instruction. Participating companies work […]
Nortech Systems Names Andrew Walko Senior Vice President of Global Operations
MINNEAPOLIS — Nortech Systems Incorporated (Nasdaq: NSYS) (“Nortech” or the “Company”), a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products serving the medical imaging, medical device, industrial, and aerospace & defense markets, announced today that Andrew Walko has been named Senior Vice President of Global Operations. “We welcome Andrew to […]
Manufacturing Pressure in the AI Hardware Era: How EMS Providers Can Respond to the Rising Complexity of HPC and Advanced Packaging

The rapid evolution of HPC platforms, GPU motherboards, chiplet-based designs, and advanced packaging technologies presents challenges that far exceed those encountered during the traditional server era. This article from Win Source Electronics explains what this means for the EMS industry.
SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium 2026 Gathers Executives to Analyze Semiconductor Industry Challenges and Opportunities
Annual Symposium to Explore Industry Growth, Technology Disruptions and Strategic Decisions to Realize the $1 Trillion Market Vision HALF MOON BAY, Calif. – January 7, 2026 – SEMI, the industry association serving the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, will hold its annual Industry Strategy Symposium (ISS) on Sunday, January 11 through Wednesday, January 14 […]
Market Analysis From Shawn DuBravac, Global Electronics Association Chief Economist
From Shawn DuBravac, Global Electronics Association Chief Economist The broader U.S. economy continues to show notable resilience. Real GDP grew at a strong 4.3% annualized pace in the third quarter of 2025, powered in large part by solid consumer spending. While labor market momentum has cooled, conditions remain relatively tight. The November employment report showed nonfarm […]