Taiwan refuses to move half of U.S.-bound chip production to American shores — trade discussion to be focused on Section 232 investigation for preferential deal on semiconductors
Taiwan wants to focus on tariffs instead of where it makes its chips. Taiwanese Vice Premier Cheng Li-chun said on Wednesday, October 1, that his government will not agree to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s proposal to move 50% of chip production bound for the U.S. to American shores. Sec. Lutnick mentioned the proposal during […]
Mike Buetow Receives 2025 PCEA Lifetime Achievement Award
PEACHTREE CITY, GA –The Printed Circuit Engineering Association (PCEA) today announced Mike Buetow as the first individual awarded the PCEA Lifetime Achievement Award and as the first inductee in the newly established PCEA Hall of Fame. The announcement was made at the PCEA annual meeting in conjunction with the PCB West conference and exhibition. For […]
Building Bridges Across the Seine: Europe’s EMS Leadership Gathers in Paris
On the eve of IPC Day EMS Europe, more than 90 executives from leading EMS and PCB manufacturing companies came together aboard the elegant Onyx cruise ship for the EMS Presidents’ Dinner. Hosted by the Global Electronics Association in partnership with in4ma and IFTEC, the exclusive evening offered a unique mix of networking, knowledge exchange, […]
SMTA Next Gen 10 Emerging Leaders Announced
Minneapolis, MN – The SMTA is proud to announce the Next Gen 10 award recipients for 2025. The program recognizes young leaders who demonstrate outstanding success in their careers and contributions to the electronics manufacturing industry. This year, the recipients of the Next Gen 10 award are: · Josh Archer, ZESTRON Corporation · Kevin Brennan, […]
Smart Manufacturing and Green Transition: How EMS Can Balance Efficiency and Sustainability
At first glance, efficiency and sustainability may appear contradictory: smart manufacturing emphasizes maximizing throughput, while green transition often requires additional investment and constraints. Yet, from a strategic perspective, these two forces are not opposites but complementary pillars of EMS competitiveness. This blog from WinSource explains.