How Z-AXIS increased capacity, reduced downtime, and improved high-mix throughput with Mycronic SMT solutions
Mycronic customer Z-AXIS transformed its high-mix production environment with faster throughput, reliable material handling, and scalable SMT solutions that support long term growth without adding labor or extra shifts.
Omdia: US PC shipments fell 7.0% in 1Q26, marking steepest decline since 2023
LONDON: The latest research from Omdia shows that US PC shipments (excluding tablets) fell 7.0% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to 15.8 million units, the largest annual decline since Q3 2023. The downturn reflects component supply constraints and cost pressures from surging PC memory and storage prices, compounded by a demand hangover following the Windows 11 […]
SMTA Next Gen 10 Emerging Leaders Announced
Minneapolis, MN – The SMTA is proud to announce the Next Gen 10 award recipients for 2026. SMTA’s Next Gen 10 program recognizes young leaders who are shaping the future of electronics manufacturing through technical innovation, leadership, and service to the industry. By highlighting talent early in their careers, the program helps showcase the next generation of […]