Delvitech Expands Its Presence in Germany with the Appointment of Bijan Thomas Rahideh as Representative
Delvitech, a leader in AI-driven automated optical inspection solutions, is strengthening its position in the German-speaking market by appointing Bijan Thomas Rahideh as its representative for Bavaria, Austria, and German-speaking regions of Switzerland. This move follows the establishment of Delvitech GmbH in 2024 and marks a significant step in the company’s expansion. With over 25 […]
The Way We See It: Day One Wrap with EMSNOW’s Eric Miscoll and Koh Young’s Joel Scutchfield
Amid the bustling energy of APEX 2025, there’s a sense that electronics manufacturing is at a pivotal point. Despite swirling uncertainties about politics, trade, and economic conditions, some companies aren’t waiting for perfect clarity—some are moving forward with confidence and purpose. Reshoring momentum is real. “It’s a directive, a mandate for certain customers, certain manufacturers, […]
AI powers record 2024 revenue, but automotive and industrial struggles linger says Omdia
LONDON: 2024 marked a record-breaking year for the semiconductor market with annual revenue surging approximately 25% to $683 billion according to Omdia’s Competitive Landscaping Tool. The sharp rise was attributed to strong demand for AI-related chips, particularly high bandwidth memory (HBM), used in AI GPUs, which contributed to a 74% year-over-year growth in the memory segment. The […]
How Automated Labeling Can Remove Production Bottlenecks and Improve Quality with IDENTCO
Senior Automation Manager Emilio Garza pulls back the curtain on IDENTCO’s 40-year journey in the electronics labeling industry. With roots stretching back to the early Silicon Valley boom, IDENTCO has developed specialized knowledge around creating identification solutions that endure throughout a product’s entire lifecycle. What sets their approach apart is treating labels as components rather […]
This Would Be Funny If It Wasn’t Happening to Me: Navigating Manufacturing as a Woman, Jody Urquhart
At APEX 2025, I spoke with Jody Urquhart, the standup comedian and motivation speaker giving the keynote at IPC’s Women in Electronics Reception, about her provocatively titled message, “This Would Be Funny If It Wasn’t Happening to Me”. Rather than adapting to traditional expectations, Jody advocates for women to leverage their natural strengths—empathy, emotional intelligence, […]