Where the global electronics industry connects.

This week’s coverage points to an industry being pushed on several fronts at once: higher performance demands from AI, HPC, and consumer electronics; faster development cycles in mil/aero and broader manufacturing; and growing pressure on supply chains, from advanced materials to optical fiber. At the same time, the workforce question remains hard to ignore, as experienced talent nears retirement just when process knowledge and adaptability matter most. Across the issue, whether the focus is flexible circuitry, advanced packaging activity in Taiwan, or MKS’ role in enabling next-generation interconnect infrastructure, the common thread is clear: electronics manufacturing must scale capability, speed, and expertise together.