Building Mexico’s Electronics Future Through Training, Alliances, & Advocacy, with Lorena Villanueva
Philip Stoten sits down with Lorena Villanueva, who leads Mexico for the Global Electronics Association, to unpack a practical blueprint: align government incentives, open university doors, and certify talent where hiring happens in this critical geography for the EMS industry. The conversation starts with a clear shift in strategy after a major rebrand—more resources and […]
Quilter Unveils World’s First Computer Designed by AI
LOS ANGELES–Quilter, the physics-driven AI for electronics design, announced the world’s first computer designed by artificial intelligence. A single engineer completed the layout taking a schematic to manufacturing-ready files in less than a week, a process that traditionally takes an entire engineering team months and requires multiple rounds of redesign. This initiative, called Project Speedrun, […]
November Sales Sentiment Defies Expectations with Strong Results While Q4 ’25 and Q1 ’26 Outlook Shines According to ECIA’s Industry Pulse
Electronic Component Trends and Sentiment November 2025 Results. Atlanta – The November Industry Pulse survey results trounced expectations from the October survey, with the overall sales sentiment index delivering a score of 120.1 in November, compared to predictions of 103.5. The November results sustain a strong sales sentiment that has persisted for 6 months now, […]
Tata, Intel deepen India semiconductor push with pact on chip supply chain and AI PCs
Tata Electronics has lined up American chip designer Intel as a prospective customer as the division of Mumbai-based conglomerate Tata Group works to expand India’s domestic electronics and semiconductor supply chain. SOURCE: CNBC Under a Memorandum of Understanding, the companies will explore the manufacturing and packaging of Intel products for local markets at Tata Electronics’ upcoming plants. […]
Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium Program Finalized February 2-5, 2026
Minneapolis, MN – SMTA announced that the program is finalized for the 30th Annual Pan Pacific Strategic Electronics Symposium. The event will take place from February 2 to 5, 2026 at the Hapuna Westin Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. The symposium brings together leaders, researchers, and innovators from around the world to explore the […]