Taiwan Strait: A Critical Junction for Electronics Supply Chains
The Taiwan Strait isn’t just a geopolitical flashpoint; it’s a critical artery for the global electronics industry. Rising tensions between China and Taiwan pose a significant threat to the intricate network of supply chains that underpin the industry, according to this special report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). SOURCE: Astute Group Newsletter […]
IPC Announces Two New Courses to Enhance Electronics Manufacturing Excellence
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA – IPC, a global leader in electronics industry standards and training, is excited to announce the launch of two new courses designed to optimize electronics manufacturing processes: “Ensuring Excellence: IPC-J-STD-001 Process Optimization” and “Ensuring Excellence: IPC-A-610 Process Optimization.” These courses equip technicians and engineers with the standards-based knowledge, troubleshooting skills, and process control […]
IPC at Electronica 24: AI in Manufacturing, Talent and Training with John Mitchell
Can AI revolutionize the workforce without placing jobs at risk? Join me as I uncover the intricacies of this pressing question with John Mitchell, President and CEO of IPC, at Electronica 2024. We dive into the current talent issues and explore how AI is not just a tool for efficiency but a transformative force in […]
EMS Spotlight: VTech Malaysia
EMSNOW is on Special Assignment in Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, touring the VTech CMS facility there. This podcast covers background on this largest EMS company that you likely haven’t heard much about.
German Government Plots €2 Billion For Chip Subsidies – Report
The stuttering attempt to grow the semiconductor supply chain resilience in Europe continues, with the German government reportedly readying billions of euros of fresh subsidies. SOURCE: Silicon According to a report on Bloomberg, citing two people who attended an event about the funding plans, the German government is expected to offer about 2 billion euros ($2.11 […]