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Kimball Electronics Receives 2016 Quality Improvement Excellence Award from Nexteer Asia
May 22, 2017 | Kimball ElectronicsEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Kimball Electronics was recognized with the 2016 Quality Improvement Excellence Award by Nexteer Asia. During the Nexteer China Supplier Training & Workshop held in April, Kimball Electronics–China received one of five annual awards presented. These awards focus on quality and service.
After the workshop, members of the Kimball Electronics–China team were one of only 14 suppliers invited to participate in the Nexteer China Supplier Council meeting. Kimball Electronics–China values the long-term relationship with Nexteer and was previously honored with awards in 2013 and 2014.
“Let’s enjoy the award and keep the up good work. Thanks for all your support,” says Bright Zhu, Manager of Program Management for Kimball Electronics–China.
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Global Semiconductor Sales Increase Substantially in February
04/06/2026 | SIAThe Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) announced global semiconductor sales were $88.8 billion during the month of February 2026, an increase of 7.6% compared to the January 2026 total of $82.5 billion and 61.8% more than the February 2025 total of $54.9 billion.
IPC Masters Competition China 2026 Unveils Winners, Empowering Advanced Talent Development in Electronics Manufacturing
04/01/2026 | Global Electronics AssociationOn March 25–27, the IPC Masters Competition China was held in Pudong, Shanghai. This year’s competition brought together 623 leading professionals in the electronics industry from 21 provinces and municipalities.
Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: 'Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future'
03/26/2026 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: Dan's Biz BookshelfEvery once in a while, a book comes along that doesn’t just inform you, it recalibrates you. Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future by Dan Wang is one of those books. This is not another breathless “China is coming” warning, nor is it a dismissive “they’ll never catch up” comfort read. Wang does something far more valuable: He calmly, intelligently, and relentlessly walks you through what’s actually happening on the ground inside the world’s fastest industrial transformation. It’s eye-opening.
2026 IPC Masters Competition China Kicks Off in Shanghai, Advancing Industry Excellence Through Standards and Talent
03/26/2026 | Global Electronics AssociationThe 2026 IPC Masters Competition China officially opened at productronica China in Shanghai. As a world-class competition in the electronics manufacturing industry, this year’s event drew 623 participants from 77 electronics manufacturing companies nationwide to compete in the IPC Standards Knowledge Competition.