in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 – NOTE
Eric Miscoll and Dieter Weiss continue their tour of European EMS with a discussion of two companies emblematic of the current trends in the region. They describe yesterday’s tour of the newest PCB manufacturing facility in Europe at TLT in Vilnius, Lithuania and the implications for Europe whose share of the PCB industry has dwindled […]
Flexible Circuit Technologies Expands Global Manufacturing Footprint with Thailand Operations
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Flexible Circuit Technologies (FCT), a leading global provider of flexible circuit design, advanced interconnect solutions, and electronics manufacturing services, today announced the expansion of its manufacturing capabilities into Thailand, further strengthening its global supply chain and production network. Operating as inTFlex Thailand, the facility is strategically located approximately one hour from Bangkok […]
ECIA Calls on Industry to Uphold Authorized Channel Standards
Industry position statement urges companies to reject gray market procurement and protect supply chain integrity Atlanta – The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) released a formal industry position paper titled “The Authorized Channel: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever,” calling on the industry to reaffirm their commitment to sourcing and selling electronic components through […]
China’s Subsidy Machine Is Reshaping Global Capitalism
Governments are pouring record amounts into strategic industries, with global subsidies reaching $108 billion as countries try to secure supply chains. China is outspending the West by a wide margin, providing firms with 3–8 times more state support than OECD peers and helping Chinese companies dominate sectors such as semiconductors and solar panels. The result […]
European Commission Presents Chips Act 2.0 at SEMI Europe Policy Forum to Accelerate Semiconductor Innovation and Investment
Updated Framework Underscores Importance of Industry-Government Collaboration to Strengthen Europe’s Competitiveness BRUSSELS – The European Commission today officially presented the new European Chips Act 2.0, marking a major step forward in Europe’s ambition to strengthen its semiconductor competitiveness, resilience and technological sovereignty. Following the announcement, officials presented the new policy at the SEMI Europe Policy Forum in […]