Global Electronics Association Calls for Expansion of EU Chips Act to Support Critical Industries
The Global Electronics Association is urging the European Commission to expand the scope of the EU Chips Act, warning that the current focus on semiconductor fabrication alone leaves Europe exposed to significant supply chain vulnerabilities for critical European industries. In its contribution to the Commission’s review of the Chips Act, the Association stresses that Europe […]
Indium Corporation Expert to Present on Advancements in Bi-free In-containing Lower-Temperature Solder at ICEE 2025 December 15
Indium Corporation’s Senior R&D Manager of the Alloy Group, Hongwen Zhang, Ph.D., will present on the company’s award-winning Durafuse® Technology during the IEEE International Conference on Emerging Electronics (ICEE), December 13–16, in Bengaluru, India. Dr. Zhang’s presentation, A Review on a Bi-free In-containing Lower-Temperature Solder, will discuss how Durafuse® LT, a Bi-free, In-containing low-temperature solder paste, is a robust alternative to BiSn-based […]
So You Think It’s “Just A Cable”? Think Again, with WERAP Group CSO Markus Hoffmann
EMSNOW’s Eric Miscoll sat down on the Productronica 2025 floor with WERAP Group’s Chief Sales Officer Markus Hoffmann to unpack how this Swiss‑based EMS group is building a dedicated aerospace and defense hub by adding a Lake Constance specialist in cabling and box build—and why that matters for schedules, certifications, and mission success. From EN […]
Omdia forecasts cellular IoT connections to reach 5.9 billion by 2035
LONDON: The cellular IoT market is poised for significant growth in the coming years, with connections expected to surge to 5.9 billion by 2035, as revealed by new research from Omdia. This in-depth study highlights the transformative impact of 5G technologies on the cellular IoT landscape, identifying three pivotal technologies as primary growth drivers: 5G RedCap, 5G […]
Worldwide Smartphone Market to Grow 1.5% in 2025, Boosted by Record Apple Shipments in 2025 of 247.4 Million Units and 6.1% YoY Growth, according to IDC
2026 will face a 1% decline in shipments due to memory component shortages that will cause smartphone ASP to rise to $465 and market value to a record high of $579 billion NEEDHAM, Mass – Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to grow 1.5% year-on-year (YoY) in 2025 to 1.25 billion units, according to the International Data […]