Bittele Electronics Renews ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Markham, Ontario — Bittele Electronics has renewed its ISO 9001:2015 certification for turnkey PCB assembly services. The certificate, issued by SGS North America, is valid from January 4, 2026 through January 4, 2029, subject to surveillance audits. ISO90012015 The accreditation lists Bittele’s facility at 2680 14th Avenue, Units 1 and 2, in Markham, and confirms […]
EMS Spotlight – INDIC EMS Electronics’ Pradeepa KC, Vice President Supply Chain
EMSNOW learns about the unique challenges and opportunities in supply chain trends in India from INDIC EMS Electronics’ VP of Supply Chain Pradeepa KC in this succinct and focused discussion. Pradeepa explains the Modi government’s approach to building out the ecosystem there for PCBs and semiconductors, using the carrots and sticks of trade policy and […]
PFAS Update: Guidance for SEAC Consultation Respondents and Updated Mapping of Sector Uses
By Diana Radovan, Global Electronics Association Sustainability Policy Director The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has released guidelines and an extensive mapping of PFAS uses to support stakeholders participating in the consultation process on the draft opinion of the Committee for Socio-Economic Analysis (SEAC) regarding PFAS restrictions. https://echa.europa.eu/hot-topics/perfluoroalkyl-chemicals-pfas. The guidance is consistent with the information provided in […]
Global Smartphone Market Likely to Decline Marginally in November 2025
Smartphone sell-through volumes are likely to decline 0.8% YoY and 15% MoM in November 2025. The YoY decline is largely due to the shift of promotions season in India The market is likely to grow 3% year-to-date in November, with volumes either up or flat across most regions. Global smartphone sell-through is set to grow […]
Navigating High-Reliability and COTS Component Sourcing
At TTI, we’ve seen firsthand how engineers are increasingly involved in sourcing conversations, particularly when high-reliability components face extended lead times and obsolescence. The collaboration between design and procurement is increasing, as engineers are being asked to evaluate alternatives, including commercial off the shelf (COTS) components.