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07/17/2026 | Nolan Johnson, SMT007 Magazine
The Pentagon’s announcement on Tuesday that CMMC certification is being immediately suspended is the big news of the week. We’ve been covering the CMMC journey since the beginning, and we’ll stick with the story for the duration. If you’ve followed my list of must-reads, you know that I’m always interested in semiconductor news, and this week had a few good ones. I’ll mention them here, and urge you to read the entire stories: Apple adds to the recent Intel fab agreement by adding to its U.S.-based design and manufacturing agreement with Broadcom; Micron is investing $3 billion to the U.S. semiconductor ecosystem; and Intel announces a 5 billion euro investment in European infrastructure.

Meet the Author Podcast: Exploring the Growing Role of UV Curable Conformal Coatings with Dow

07/13/2026 | I-Connect007
UV curable conformal coatings are gaining momentum for good reason. Faster processing, simplified manufacturing, and improved reliability have made the technology an attractive option for electronics manufacturers looking to improve production without sacrificing performance. In the latest Meet the Author podcast from I-Connect007, Managing Editor Nolan Johnson welcomes Brian J. Chislea and Cody Schoener, PhD, of Dow, Inc. to discuss their new book, The Printed Circuit Designer's Guide to... UV Curable Conformal Coatings.

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06/30/2026 | Brian J. Chislea and Cody Schoener, PhD, Dow, Inc.
Qualifying conformal coatings ensures electronic assemblies remain reliable, safe, and durable in harsh environments. Standards such as IPC-CC-830, MIL, IEC, and UL verify performance. Unqualified coatings risk failure, electrical breakdown, recalls, and safety hazards. Rigorous qualification protects product integrity, customer safety, and brand reputation.

Peters Opens Sales Office for Southwest Europe

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Three Reasons Manufacturers Are Turning to UV Curable Conformal Coatings

06/11/2026 | I-Connect007
Manufacturers are under increasing pressure to improve reliability while reducing production costs, energy use, and environmental impact. For companies that rely on conformal coatings to protect electronic assemblies from moisture, dust, chemicals, and other environmental hazards, UV-curable technologies are a compelling alternative to traditional coating processes.
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