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Real Time with... electronica 2024: SPEA's AI Integration—Innovations in Test Equipment
November 25, 2024 | Real Time with... electronicaEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In this interview, Pete Starkey speaks with Andrea Furnari, VP of Electronic Test Products Business Unit for SPEA. The discussion revolves around AI integration in test equipment, trends in substrate materials, and SPEA's focus on R&D. Click here to listen.
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Technica USA and DCT Partnership Insights
04/10/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOThis discussion features Jason Perry from Technica and David Bures from DCT Cleaning, highlighting Technica's expansion in PCB fabrication and assembly. DCT, a leader in cleaning solutions, emphasizes the renewed importance of cleaning in modern electronics due to miniaturization. Comprehensive offerings and an innovative approach to achieving optimal cleanliness is revealed.
Robot Density Surges in Europe, Asia, and Americas
04/08/2026 | International Federation of RoboticsEconomies worldwide are prioritising the integration of factory robots, as automation becomes a critical tool for boosting productivity. In the global automation race, the Western European countries reached a record 267 robots per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing industry 2024 – ahead of North America with 204 units and Asia with 131 units.
East Asia's Electronics Dominance and AI with Sydney Xiao
04/08/2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOSydney Xiao, Global Electronics Association – East Asia President emphasizes the region's dominance in electronics manufacturing, particularly with the rise of AI. The association focuses on standards, workforce, technology, and collaboration to help members navigate AI opportunities, highlighting new IC substrate standards and advanced packaging initiatives.
Double Win: Indium Corporation’s CW-807RS and Indium12.9HF Receive EM Asia Innovation Honors
04/07/2026 | Indium CorporationIndium Corporation®, a leading materials provider for the electronics assembly market, recently received Electronics Manufacturing (EM) Asia Innovation Awards for its halogen-free CW-807RS flux-cored wire and Indium12.9HF solder paste products.
Express Manufacturing, Inc. Enhances Test Capabilities with TAKAYA APT-1600FD-SL Investment
04/07/2026 | Express Manufacturing, Inc.Express Manufacturing, Inc. (EMI), a global electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider, has strengthened its test capabilities with the recent purchase of the TAKAYA APT-1600FD-SL dual-sided flying probe test system, expanding its ability to support increasingly complex and high-reliability PCB assemblies.