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Electronics Industry Members Encouraged to Respond Immediately to Tariff Survey
02/24/2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamThe Global Electronics Association is seeking immediate input from the electronics industry on how U.S. tariffs are affecting imported inputs to electronics manufacturing and assembly, including equipment, parts, components, and sub-assemblies. The survey was announced during a webinar, “Supreme Court Strikes IEEPA Tariffs: What It Means for Electronics,” hosted by the Association on Feb. 24.
Survey Says: Avnet's Insights Into How Engineers Are Adopting AI
02/09/2026 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007Avnet regularly surveys engineers to learn what they’re thinking. That sort of information is quite important to Alex Iuorio, vice president of supplier development at Avnet. In this interview, Alex talks about what he’s learned from the most recent survey and its implications to the supply market in 2026 and beyond. No surprise, AI plays a remarkably large role in all the current trends.
Avnet Insights Survey: Engineers Embracing AI and Confronting Its Challenges
01/14/2026 | AvnetArtificial intelligence’s (AI) integration in designed products and solutions is here, and engineers are embracing the technology while identifying the challenges it may present.
What EMS Firms Want From Their Software—and What They Get
09/03/2025 | Thiago Guimaraes, Global Electronics AssociationLast November, the Global Electronics Association [as IPC] surveyed EMS and OEM companies to better understand the software tools driving their operations and uncover trends in adoption, satisfaction, and challenges. The survey assessed software tools across critical functions, including ERP, MES, PLM, QMS, LMS, quoting systems, and CRM. Participants shared insights on tool adoption, satisfaction, and selection priorities.