Samsung reports record quarterly profit on AI boom
Samsung Electronics Co earned a far stronger-than-expected eightfold leap in quarterly profit, underscoring robust demand for artificial intelligence (AI) memory chips in the face of markets roiled by war in the Middle East. Customers led by cloud service providers are ramping up orders for high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and other chips used in data centers to […]
From the Show Floor: APEX 2026 – Andrew Larkam, Customer Support, Cetec ERP
EMSNOW queries Andrew Larkam, Customer Support, Cetec ERP about what makes this platform ideal for the small to medium sized EMS companies that are looking to implement a solution to replace Excel spreadsheets. Cetec ERP was designed with this customer in mind, Andrew explains. Their solution is accessible for companies of this size because, among […]
EMS Spotlight – Jeff Schlarbaum, CEO, Spartronics
EMSNOW gets an update from Spartronics’ CEO Jeffrey Schlarbaum. This company is #72 on EMSNOW-in4ma’s EMS&ODM Global 100 list. Jeffrey explains that when he took the reins in 2023 his goal was to integrate the organization, unlock growth potential and execute at a high level. His strategy is to focus on a few specialized end […]
From Energy to Electronics: Iran War Risks for High-Tech Supply Chains
According to Gartner Analyst Cori Masters, escalating tensions tied to the Iran war are disrupting Middle East logistics corridors and introducing direct risk to hyperscale infrastructure following missile strikes affecting regional data centers. CSCOs need to be aware of current risks in high-tech supply chains and the potential implications for infrastructure deployment, semiconductor equipment, and […]
Pentagon-Linked REalloys Secures U.S. Rare Earth Supply Ahead of China Ban
REalloys (NASDAQ: ALOY) has signed an agreement to secure supply from one of the highest-grade rare earth deposits in the United States, with just nine months remaining before U.S. defense rules force the removal of Chinese material from the supply chain. The memorandum of understanding with U.S. Critical Materials Corp. gives REalloys access to up to 10% of production from […]