Libra Industries Joins Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) to Support U.S. Domestic Manufacturing
DAYTON, OH ― Libra Industries, a leading provider of systems integration and electronics manufacturing services (EMS), proudly announces its membership with the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA). This strategic partnership underscores Libra’s commitment to strengthening U.S. domestic production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and securing a stable, resilient supply chain for the electronics […]
Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO to orchestrate turnaround at struggling chipmaker, stock jumps 12%
Intel said on Wednesday that it had appointed Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, as the chipmaker attempts to recover from a tumultuous four-year run under Pat Gelsinger. The stock jumped 12% in extended trading. Tan was previously CEO of Cadence Design Systems, which makes software used by all the major chip designers, including Intel. He was […]
EMS & The Economist: Book-to-Bills, Tariffs, Uncertainty, and the Reshaping of US-Europe Relations.
White House policy shifts and tariff uncertainties are creating a complicated landscape for electronics manufacturers trying to plan their future. While recession whispers grow louder in media and economic circles, EMS and PCB industries are showing surprisingly strong book-to-bill numbers – though some of this strength may come from companies rushing orders to beat potential […]
Up Close with Vivek Khanna, CEO, INDIC EMS Electronics
EMSNOW discusses the EMS industry in India with Vivek Khanna, CEO of INDIC EMS Electronics. Growth is continuing in 2025 at both the top level and with middle sector OEMs. It’s a massive opportunity for the region and INDIC EMS is fully invested in the trend. Vivek describes his company’s educational outreach to women, including […]
Apple’s Year-End Production Peak and China’s Subsidy Policies Drive 9.2% QoQ Growth in 4Q24 Smartphone Production, Says TrendForce
TrendForce reports that global smartphone production in the last quarter of 2024 reached 334.5 million units, reflecting a 9.2% QoQ increase, driven by Apple’s peak production season and consumer subsidies from local Chinese governments. While Apple expanded production with the launch of new models, Samsung faced production declines due to intensified competition in emerging markets. […]