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Real Time with… SMTA Guadalajara 2024: Understanding the Industry Pause with Koh Young
September 23, 2024 | Real Time with... SMTA GuadalajaraEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Nolan Johnson and Heriberto Cuevas, Koh Young's lead sales manager for Mexico and South America, discuss the current state of the industrial market in Mexico and South America in this interview from the show. Cuevas emphasizes the importance of Industry 4.0, aiming to improve connectivity, automation, and efficiency in industrial processes.
For more coverage from the event, visit the Real Time with... SMTA Guadalajara 2024 site.
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Nordson Test & Inspection Partners with Quiptech Mexico to Expand Market Presence
05/05/2026 | Nordson Test & InspectionNordson Test & Inspection, a global leader in test, inspection and metrology solutions for semiconductor and SMT markets, announced a strategic partnership with Quiptech Mexico (a trading name of QTEK Mexico).
Mexico’s Wire Harness Pivot Point
04/22/2026 | Nolan Johnson, SMT007 MagazineMexico is a major producer of wire harnesses, but recent U.S. economic policies and Mexico’s domestic issues have had a ripple effect on the industry. Jesus Duarte, vice president of Mexico Assembly Wire Technology and president of Expo Wire Tech, explains the issue in greater depth and how the wire harness industry should respond on its own, rather than just reflect what Tier 1s are doing.
Fuse Expands U.S. Radiation Testing Capacity with New Albuquerque Facility
04/13/2026 | PRNewswireFuse, a leading U.S.-based fusion company, announced the establishment of a new state-of-the-art facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico that will expand U.S. radiation effects testing capacity for critical defense, space, and semiconductor technologies.
From Panels to Post-its
04/07/2026 | Lorena Villanueva, Global Electronics Association MexicoLast January, I attended the Global Leadership Summit of the Wire Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) in Las Vegas, and there was a subtle shift in one of the events that everyone could feel. We still had the traditional conference rhythm: strong keynote, well-prepared panels, and smart people in the room. There were also, sometimes, some careful answers—useful, but not always candid. So, I was curious when WHMA introduced a new peer-to-peer format for one session.
Rehm Thermal Systems to Attend All Major SMTA Expos in Mexico Again in 2026
04/01/2026 | Rehm Thermal SystemsStrong presence in a dynamically growing electronics market: Rehm will accompany the most important SMTA Expos 2026 in Monterrey, Ciudad Juárez, Querétaro, Chihuahua, Reynosa and Guadalajara.