The future of Farming 4.0 and the role of connectors
The agricultural sector is undergoing a technological revolution driven by the growing demand for sustainability, productivity and efficiency. At the heart of this shift is electric agricultural machinery, poised to transform how farming is powered and managed. In the era of Farming 4.0, these electric machines, integrated with real-time data and automation, are set to […]
North American EMS Industry Down 7.8 Percent in December
IPC releases EMS industry results for December 2024 BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA — IPC announced the December 2024 findings from its North American Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.26. Total North American EMS shipments in December 2024 were down 7.8 percent compared to the same month last year. Compared to […]
Scanfil invest EUR 4.3 million in SRX Malaysia due to high customer demand
Scanfil acquired SRX Malaysia on 4 October 2024. Due to increasing customer demand, Scanfil invests EUR 4.3 million in new SMT (Surface-mount technology) and THT (Through Hole Technology) lines for electronics production. “Currently, SRX Malaysia has four SMT lines, and the new modern SMT and THT lines will significantly increase capacity and improve quality control” […]
The Impact of 5G on Electronics Manufacturing: Driving the Future of Connected Devices
With the global rollout of 5G networks, the electronics manufacturing industry is experiencing a technological revolution. From smart devices and IoT applications to automated production systems, the low latency, high bandwidth, and expansive connectivity of 5G are transforming how manufacturing operates. For Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, 5G is not merely a breakthrough in communication […]
Consortium Publishes Survey Results of PFAS Discharges to Wastewater
The Semiconductor PFAS Consortium, a group of companies organized under the auspices of the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) to address technical matters associated with the industry’s use of PFAS,[1] published the results of a survey of PFAS discharges from semiconductor fabs to wastewater. The publication of these data are intended to advance transparency and understanding of the […]