When we’re not talking about AI in manufacturing, we’re talking about automation, sometimes to ensure more consistent quality or traceability, other times to ensure we can be competitive enough to reshore manufacturing and make supply chains more agile and secure. Whichever way you look at it the automation of inspection through machine vision and the application of AI is a game changer on so many levels.
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The USS Hornet might seem like an odd venue for an event that brought together technology leaders, engineers and operators from the Silicon Valley electronics manufacturing ecosystem, but on arriving it suddenly felt like an obvious, and perhaps genius, choice. Philip Stoten reports on the highlights from Instrumental’s Build Better event.
Read MoreEMSNOW speaks with Mr. Holger Wußmann, Managing Director, Kontron Electronics about this company’s unique business strategy. Their new slogan ‘Kontron is Everywhere’ captures the breadth of their reach, having...
Read MoreHow are EMS companies navigating the tumultuous world of electronics manufacturing and supply chain, as recent disruptions like port closures and hurricanes put the industry’s resilience to the test yet again. Join Philip...
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In the last few years, many indoor farming operations have shuttered or dramatically downsized due to escalating energy prices. But the importance of building more sustainable agricultural solutions in an urbanized world threatened by climate change is still pressing. This blog from Escatec’s Neil Sharp highlights six companies promising to reduce food miles and carbon footprints with their innovative and sustainable indoor farming solutions.
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A key ingredient that is critical to the solder paste formulation is rosin, which plays a significant role in enhancing the performance of the solder paste and hence providing high process yield. This blog post from Indium’s Dave Sbiroli explains how.
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In the electronics industry, a product’s reliability is closely linked to the quality of its components. Poor-quality or degraded components can significantly reduce the mean time between failures (MTBF), leading to higher failure rates, increased e-waste, and more significant CO2 emissions. This blog from Cybord.ai explains how advanced inspection technology can help.
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October 4th marks a significant occasion on calendars across the globe— Manufacturing Day. This annual event is a tribute to the tireless efforts of those who are the bedrock of the manufacturing industry. At Benchmark, this day offers us a unique opportunity to shine a light on the often-unsung heroes of our industries’ collective success–our manufacturing employees.
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To truly modernize American manufacturing, leaders like Karla Trotman, CEO of Electro Soft, Inc., say it’s time to address the root issues: attracting a diverse, younger workforce and breaking down cultural barriers. EMSNOW caught up with Karla Trotman, author of ‘Dark, Dirty and Dangerous: Building the Vibrant Future of Manufacturing’ to learn about her experiences championing manufacturing jobs.
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EMSNOW and in4ma are launching their fifth tour of EMS companies in four years. This tour is scheduled for the first week of November 2024 and will include site visits with EMS companies in Lithuania, Romania and Germany, and attendance at Electronica 2024 in Munich, Germany.
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