Nolan's Notes: The Next Killer App in Component Manufacturing
The Knowledge Base: Unlocking the Invisible—The Critical Role of X-ray Technology
Standard of Excellence: Turning Negative Customer Feedback Into Positive Outcomes
Meet Thiago Guimaraes, IPC's New Director of Industry Intelligence
May 5, 2025 | Chris Mitchell, IPC VP, Global Government RelationsEstimated reading time: 1 minute
The fast pace of innovation in the electronics manufacturing industry means business owners must continuously adapt their processes and capabilities to meet changing customer demands and market trends. To that end, IPC has hired Thiago Guimaraes as the new director of Industry Intelligence. In this interview, Thiago shares key goals and objectives that could revolutionize the industry as he helps stakeholders navigate industry trends and challenges.
Thiago’s goals include developing comprehensive regional and global reports, focusing on specific verticals like automotive and medical, and addressing technology-oriented topics such as advanced packaging, Industry 4.0, automation, and AI.
Thiago, could you share a bit about your background and how it led you to IPC?
Thiago Guimaraes: My background is a mix of academic and market research, client management, and business strategy. I started my career as a research analyst, where I was often challenged to not just analyze data but to answer the critical "so what" question—translating findings into actionable insights. My work was industry agnostic, spanning, among others, gaming, consumer tech, and building materials. As my career progressed, I found myself focusing more on industrial manufacturing—the technologies that are behind the products we use every day but often don’t think about. Many of my clients were in the middle of the value chain, making components that the average consumer wouldn't recognize, but make use of in most things they do.
I see this opportunity at IPC as a chance to further develop a dedicated research function, which is right up my alley. But it certainly sweetened the deal that IPC is at the core of an industry that underpins so many aspects of how the world operates. From farming equipment to transportation and defense to healthcare, you name it—electronics manufacturing touches almost every facet of our lives. Being part of this critical ecosystem is a really compelling opportunity.
Continue reading this interview in the Spring 2025 issue of IPC Community.
Share on:
Suggested Items
Global Semiconductor Sales Increase 18.8% in Q1 2025 Compared to Q1 2024; March 2025 Sales up 1.8% MoM
05/06/2025 | SIAThe Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced global semiconductor sales were $167.7 billion for the first quarter of 2025, an increase of 18.8% compared to the first quarter of 2024 but 2.8% less than the fourth quarter of 2024.
The Government Circuit: Trump’s Trade War Disrupts the Electronics Ecosystem
05/06/2025 | Chris Mitchell -- Column: The Government CircuitThere is certainly no shortage of work to be done in the IPC Government Relations department, as the U.S. waged a tariff campaign on practically every industrial country in the world and several countries embarked on high-tech initiatives with a mix of approaches to the crucial foundations of electronics manufacturing. Indeed, the breadth and speed of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff campaign continues to be a serious challenge for our industry.
$1 Million Awarded to Galvanize Workforce with Electronics Education
05/05/2025 | University of ArkansasThe Arkansas Department of Higher Education awarded the University of Arkansas $1 million to expand electronics education through development of credit and non-credit courses related to workforce needs in the semiconductor industry.
Taiwan's PCB Industry Chain Is Expected to Grow Steadily by 5.8% Annually in 2025
05/05/2025 | TPCAAccording to an analysis report jointly released by the Taiwan Printed Circuit Association (TPCA) and the Industrial Technology Research Institute's International Industrial Science Institute, the total output value of Taiwan's printed circuit (PCB) industry chain will reach NT$1.22 trillion in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 8.1%.
Nolan's Notes: The Next Killer App in Component Manufacturing
05/02/2025 | Nolan Johnson -- Column: Nolan's NotesFor quite a while, I’ve been wondering what the next “killer app” will be in electronics manufacturing and why it has been so long since the last disruptive change in EMS. I believe the answer lies in artificial intelligence, which has exploded as the next disruptor.