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Cicor Grows Double-Digit Again and Creates Strong Foundation for Further Expansion

In the first half of 2025, Cicor Group took a significant step towards its ambition of becoming the pan-European leader in its chosen markets as...
Hon Hai Earns ISO 37301 Compliance Management System Certification

Hon Hai Technology Group, the world’s largest technology manufacturing platform service provider, announced that Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.,...
SMTA International Technical Conference Program Announced

The SMTA announced that the technical program of their annual conference, SMTA International, is finalized and registration is now open. The event...
Technica USA Hosts ASMPT Management Team for Midyear Business Review

Technica USA was pleased to host the management team from ASMPT for a strategic midyear business review at its headquarters in San Jose,...
SisTech Manufacturing Leads the Charge Against Electronic Component Obsolescence with Innovative Solutions

SisTech Manufacturing recently rolled out advancements to its Electronic Manufacturing Services. These updates underscore the company's dedication to...
Federal Electronics Continues to Enhance Inspection Capabilities at Hermosillo Facility: Installs New Mycronic PI Primo M 3D SPI System

Federal Electronics, a leader in providing advanced electronic manufacturing services, has installed a new Mycronic PI Primo M 3D Solder Paste...
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Punching Out: M&A North American PCB and EMS Deals for the First Half of 2025
July 23, 2025 | Tom Kastner, Punching Out!

As we entered 2025, the M&A deal world was prepared for a busy year in electronics, plus sentiment for the overall M&A market was bullish. We had “a deal guy” entering the White House, and he’d pledged to support U.S. manufacturing. All signals were green. However, to date, M&A deals this year are around the same as in the first half of 2024.
Meet the Author: Beth Turner Explores Encapsulating Sustainability for Electronics
July 23, 2025 | I-Connect007

In a special Meet the Author edition of On the Line with…, host Nolan Johnson welcomes Beth Turner, senior technical manager at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. Beth is the author of The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to… Encapsulating Sustainability for Electronics.
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Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Addressing End-of-life Component Solderability Issues, Part 4
July 16, 2025 | Nash Bell, Knocking Down the Bone Pile
In 1983, the Department of Defense identified that over 40% of military electronic system failures in the field were electrical, with approximately 50% attributed to poor solder connections. Investigations revealed that plated...
The Knowledge Base: A Conference for Cleaning and Coating of Mission-critical Electronics
July 8, 2025 | Mike Konrad, The Knowledge Base
In electronics manufacturing, there’s a dangerous misconception that cleaning and coating are standalone options, that they operate in different lanes, and that one can compensate for the other. Let’s clear that up now. Cleaning...
Nolan’s Notes: Finding Your Sweet Spot
July 2, 2025 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes
I grew up in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, where I still call home. In my early years, the region’s economy was fueled by forestry, agriculture, and fisheries. Tektronix ruled the economic landscape, of course, and Nike was just...
Standard of Excellence: Delivering Excellence—A Daily Goal
June 25, 2025 | Anaya Vardya, Standard of Excellence
Delivering excellence consistently across all touchpoints is essential for organizations aiming to build trust, foster customer loyalty, and maintain their brand reputation. This requires a strategic approach encompassing uniform...
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