PCB East 2026 Conference Opens Today
WORCESTER, MA – The annual PCB East conference, featuring more than 80 hours of in-depth electronics engineering training, opens today at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) announced. The conference will be held April 28 to May 1 and offer classes for every level of experience, from novice […]
KOKI Expands Low-Ag Solder Portfolio to Reduce Material Costs While Maintaining Reliability
Zgierz, Poland – KOKI Company Ltd., a global leader in advanced soldering materials, is expanding their Low-Ag solder portfolio. As silver prices continue to fluctuate, electronics manufacturers across Europe are reassessing material strategies to balance cost control with consistent process performance and long-term reliability. KOKI Company Ltd. addresses this challenge with an expanded portfolio of […]
EMS & The Economist: How AI Data Centers Are Reshaping Memory Prices And Supply with Shawn DuBravac
AI is changing the electronics economy faster than most supply chains can adapt. Philip Stoten sits down with Shawn DeBravac, Chief Economist of the Global Electronics Association, to unpack the “memory squeeze”
Intel Reportedly Sells Chips Typically Scrapped as CPU Demand Surges; 1Q26 Server CPU ASPs Up 27%
Intel is reportedly selling chips that would typically be scrapped, as strong CPU demand is prompting customers to accept such parts. According to Tom’s Hardware, sources say the company is now selling CPUs that may previously have been considered scrap or low-grade output, generating additional revenue. SOURCE: TrendForce When chipmakers process wafers, dies from the wafer’s […]
The Eric Miscoll Show (EMS) Returns with Webinar on Solving Component Part Numbering Challenges May 12th
EMSNOW will host a new episode of The Eric Miscoll Show (EMS) with co-host Philip Stoten and guests Kaitlyn Tredaway, COO of CalcuQuote and Scott Ryan, Senior Consultant Cetec ERP May 12th, 11am CST. In high-mix, high-velocity electronics manufacturing, even small inefficiencies can multiply rapidly. One of the most underestimated sources of friction is […]