Koh Young Technology Brings Proven 3D Metrology Expertise to the Advanced Packaging Stage at ECTC 2026, May 26-29

The Inspection Leader that Transformed SMT is now Solving Advanced Packaging’s Toughest Challenges   Atlanta, GA — Koh Young, the industry leader in True3D™ measurement-based inspection solutions, is bringing its battle-tested platform to where that challenge is being solved at the 2026 IEEE Electronic Components and Technology Conference (ECTC), May 26–29, at the JW Marriott […]

Omdia: India’s smartphone shipments fell 5% in 1Q26 amid channel caution and pricing pressures

LONDON: The latest Omdia research shows that India’s smartphone shipments fell by 5% year on year to 30.9 million units in 1Q26, reflecting seasonally weak demand compounded by cautious channel inventory strategies. Demand was pressured by macro headwinds, including rupee depreciation and rising inflation weighing on affordability and delayed consumer upgrades. Additionally, earlier front-loading ahead […]

Apple CEO Tim Cook Steps Down; John Ternus Takes the Role

CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA – Apple announced that Tim Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s board of directors and John Ternus, senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, will become Apple’s next chief executive officer effective on September 1, 2026. The transition, which was approved unanimously by the Board of Directors, follows a thoughtful, long-term succession planning […]

EIPC Summer Conference Vilnius, Lithuania, June 9 & 10

The weather in Vilnius in Lithuania in June is glorious, with long sunny days, in a fabulous city with much to see and do. Therefore, it seems a shame to be stuck indoors all the time at an EIPC Conference, but it says much for the permanent excellence of these events that no one has […]

Beebolt Welcomes Jameel Haralson as Chief Product Officer to Lead Next‑Gen Supply Chain Tech

The former Meta leader and SymSys Stanford graduate brings 20+ years of experience to the role as Beebolt’s flagship solution, Conductor™ exits Beta.   LONDON, UK –  Beebolt, the supply chain technology partners, today announced the appointment of Jameel Haralson as the company’s Chief Product Officer, marking a major expansion of the scaleup’s executive leadership […]