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Flex announced results for its second quarter ended September 25,...
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Celestica Inc., a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, announced its financial results for the third...
Foxconn Industrializes Intelligence and Scales the Future With AI Factories
Foxconn is building an AI factory that turns industrial data into intelligence to power a self-learning manufacturing...
Murata to Expand Production Capacity of Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors Going Forward
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Murata) will expand its global production capacity of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) by 2030 to meet medium-...
ESCATEC Completes New Control Room to Support Medical Manufacturing in the UK
Electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider ESCATEC has completed the development of a new control room at ESCATEC Mechatronics Ltd (EUK) in...
Missing Information Slows Wire Harness Quotes, WHMA Survey Finds
Wire harness manufacturers responding to a new Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) survey say waiting for information, not preparing...
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
October 30, 2026 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007
This week I’ve been in Rosemont, Illinois, attending SMTA International, pressing my finger more firmly on the pulse of the electronics manufacturing industry. It’s always good to see long-time colleagues and make new connections. The sentiment on the show floor is best described as “disciplined.” There is plenty of work to be done, and the internal systems must adapt to accommodate the demand.
Standard of Excellence: AI Makes It Possible, and Engineers Make It Happen
October 28, 2026 | Anaya Vardya, Standard of Excellence
It’s impossible to deny the impact of AI in manufacturing, engineering, and electronics. Every day, we read about new AI platforms, automated design tools, predictive analytics, intelligent inspection systems, and digital assistants capable of generating reports, reviewing documentation, or analyzing vast amounts of data in seconds. The excitement is justified because AI is transforming the way we do business.
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The Fearless Connector: Why I Chose the Hard Road
October 14, 2026 | Echo Yang, The Fearless Connector
From the outside, entrepreneurship can look exciting. You see the company name, the website, the customer meetings, and the photographs from business trips on social media. You also might see progress, but you do not always see the...
The Clean Truth: The Clean Truth About No-Clean Flux
October 14, 2026 | Dr. Adam Klett, The Clean Truth
One of the most misunderstood terms in electronics manufacturing is “no-clean flux.” It sounds simple enough: Use the flux, complete the soldering process, and, best of all, you don’t have to clean. Unfortunately, that...
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Beyond China Plus One—Building a Truly Global Supply Network
October 14, 2026 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight
China Plus One has been the go-to strategy for companies looking to diversify their supply chains without giving up the advantages of manufacturing in China. Keep China in the mix, add capacity in Vietnam, Thailand, India, Malaysia,...
Bridging the Pacific: What American and Asian PCB Companies Can Learn From Each Other
October 7, 2026 | Tianming Liu, Bridging the Pacific
I have spent much of my career working with people from different countries. Before starting our company in 2009, I lived and worked in Japan for 13 years. Since then, I have worked with customers, suppliers, engineers, and business...
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