War as a Catalyst: Europe’s Energy Security Reckoning
The energy crisis unleashed by the US-Israeli war on Iran is Europe’s second energy crisis in five years, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. How did the European Union repond then, and what is it doing now that another conflict is reaffirming the importance of renewables for countries’ energy security and independence? SOURCE: Earth.org […]
Testing and traceability: how video closes the QC gap
The regulatory framework net is tightening, customers care about traceability more than ever, and timelines are constantly being squeezed. The role of quality control has moved beyond catching defects at final test: it has, rightly, become part of every step of production.
Koh Young Technology Brings Proven 3D Metrology Expertise to the Advanced Packaging Stage at ECTC 2026, May 26-29
The Inspection Leader that Transformed SMT is now Solving Advanced Packaging’s Toughest Challenges Atlanta, GA — Koh Young, the industry leader in True3D™ measurement-based inspection solutions, is bringing its battle-tested platform to where that challenge is being solved at the 2026 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), May 26–29, at the JW Marriott […]
Omdia: India’s smartphone shipments fell 5% in 1Q26 amid channel caution and pricing pressures
LONDON: The latest Omdia research shows that India’s smartphone shipments fell by 5% year on year to 30.9 million units in 1Q26, reflecting seasonally weak demand compounded by cautious channel inventory strategies. Demand was pressured by macro headwinds, including rupee depreciation and rising inflation weighing on affordability and delayed consumer upgrades. Additionally, earlier front-loading ahead […]
Apple CEO Tim Cook Steps Down; John Ternus Takes the Role
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA – Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning […]