-
- News
- Books
Featured Books
- smt007 Magazine
Latest Issues
Current Issue
Spotlight on Mexico
Mexico isn’t just part of the electronics manufacturing conversation—it’s leading it. From growing investments to cross-border collaborations, Mexico is fast becoming the center of electronics in North America. This issue includes bilingual content, with all feature articles available in both English and Spanish.
Production Software Integration
EMS companies need advanced software systems to thrive and compete. But these systems require significant effort to integrate and deploy. What is the reality, and how can we make it easier for everyone?
Spotlight on India
We invite you on a virtual tour of India’s thriving ecosystem, guided by the Global Electronics Association’s India office staff, who share their insights into the region’s growth and opportunities.
- Articles
- Columns
- Links
- Media kit
||| MENU - smt007 Magazine
Real Time with... productronica 2023: Faster Component Placement With Mycronic’s New A40
November 29, 2023 | Real Time with...productronicaEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Mycronic’s Kevin Clue discusses the new MyPro A40, a pick and place machine that is 48% faster than its predecessor. The A40 maintains the flexibility desired by high-mix, low-volume manufacturers while offering a wider component range, better accuracy and repeatability.
If you were unable to attend productronica 2023, don't worry. We're bringing you coverage of many of the week's events in Munich.
Watch this interview below or click here to view on our Real Time with... productronica 2023 show page.
Testimonial
"In a year when every marketing dollar mattered, I chose to keep I-Connect007 in our 2025 plan. Their commitment to high-quality, insightful content aligns with Koh Young’s values and helps readers navigate a changing industry. "
Brent Fischthal - Koh YoungSuggested Items
Mexico's Moment in Electronics Manufacturing
11/12/2025 | Lorena Villanueva, Global Electronics Association MexicoOn a weekday morning in the Bajío, Mexico, a training lab reviews accept/reject criteria before a line changeover. By mid-afternoon, a cross-border shipment clears in El Paso that left Ciudad Juárez at dawn. Farther south, a university team finalizes intake for a new electronics pathway blending online modules with factory practicums. These scenes—routine yet transformative—explain whyMexico is becoming the most strategic partner for the United States to ensure a resilient, innovative, and sovereign electronics supply chain in North America.
The Right Approach: Electro-Tek—A Williams Family Legacy, Part 2
11/13/2025 | Steve Williams -- Column: The Right ApproachIn Part 2 of the history of Electro-Tek, columnist Steve Williams discusses the ups of downs of being part of a family business, the transfer of the business, and lessons gained from the experiences. The business is one of the earliest and most enduring PCB manufacturers in the industry. The closing of Electro-Tek after 56 years prompted Steve to tell his family's story.
It’s Only Common Sense: Excuses Don’t Pay Invoices
11/10/2025 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: It's Only Common SenseI’ve been in this industry long enough to hear just about every excuse salespeople make to explain why they cannot do their job: tariffs, supply chain snarls, material shortages, labor walkouts, and late trucks. The list is endless. What do all these have in common? Not a single one has ever put a dime in the bank, because excuses don’t pay invoices.
The Chemical Connection: Onshoring PCB Production—Daunting but Certainly Possible
10/22/2025 | Don Ball -- Column: The Chemical ConnectionIn the past year, several potential customers, concerned about the impending application of tariffs on incoming goods, have asked us what it would take to bring their circuit board production back to the U.S. While they also had other considerations, the threat of new tariffs was the tipping point that started them thinking about the economic advantages of bringing their manufacturing back onshore. It might be interesting to relate our experiences with two of those inquiries.
Waging the Battle for American PCB Reshoring
10/21/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineLegislation is shaping global trade, tariffs, and sustainability and environmental regulations. David Schild of PCBAA discusses exactly where the U.S. stands in its efforts to reshore printed circuit board manufacturing for critical industries. This conversation at PCB West occurred on the first day of the federal government’s shutdown, so it seemed especially timely to hear David's thoughts and insights on how the current political climate is affecting efforts to achieve the U.S. industry’s reshoring goals.