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Nolan’s Notes: Everyone Has Their Eye on India

September 3, 2025 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes

In this issue of SMT007 Magazine, we turn our attention to the Indian EMS market. We start with an interview with David Bergman, whose foresight in the early 2000s opened doors for the Global Electronics Association to begin helping Indian EMS companies with standards and certifications that would give EMS companies a footing to enter a global EMS market.

Walt Custer: Making Data Interesting

September 3, 2025 | Andy Shaughnessy, I-Connect007

I just learned that IPC Hall of Famer Walt Custer has passed away at 81. I first met Walt about 20 years ago when I started covering the fabrication industry. Right away, he started telling me which companies to watch and which trends to follow. This was in the years following 9/11, and things were still pretty fluid.





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The Government Circuit: Navigating New Trade Headwinds and New Partnerships

August 25, 2025 | Chris Mitchell, The Government Circuit

As global trade winds continue to howl, the electronics manufacturing industry finds itself at a critical juncture. After months of warnings, the U.S. Government has implemented a broad array of tariff increases, with fresh duties...

Global Sourcing Spotlight: How to Evaluate Supplier Capabilities Worldwide

August 20, 2025 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight

In global sourcing, the difference between a competitive edge and a catastrophic disruption often comes down to how well you vet your suppliers. Sourcing advanced PCBs, precision components, or materials for complex assemblies demands...

The Knowledge Base: Cultivating Your Brand in the Age of Connection

August 19, 2025 | Mike Konrad, The Knowledge Base

Audiences have evolved in how they consume information, form opinions, and make purchasing decisions. While marketing still relies on tried-and-true methods—get your name and message in front of your audience—you must also...

SMT Perspectives and Prospects: Warren Buffett’s Perpetual Wisdom, Part 2

August 13, 2025 | Dr. Jennie Hwang, SMT Perspectives and Prospects

Over the years, I have cherished the lessons by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. This year, I was among the more than 40,000 who attended the May 3 meeting....

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