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SMTAI 2019: MIRTEC's Newest Product Introduced at SMTAI
October 16, 2019 | Real Time with...SMTAIEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Brian D'Amico, MIRTEC president, updates Nolan Johnson on the healthy business environment on the show floor and the company's new product that was introduced at SMTAI. D'Amico also shares his view on industry challenges providing connectivity for smart factory productivity.
To watch the interview, click here.
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Real Time with... productronica 2025: Looking Ahead to productronica, and a Stronger European Electronics Ecosystem
11/13/2025 | Real Time with...productronicaNext week at productronica, the Global Electronics Association Europe will be hosting a full program each day of the show at their booth in Hall A1. Philippe Leonard, head of the Association’s European office, recently shared what’s happening for our industry in Europe, details of the Hand Soldering World Championship at the show, a preview of a new Cable & Wire Harness competition kicking off in 2026, and information about the impressive lineup of speakers at the Electronics Industry Forum at the Association’s booth.
Pushing Boundaries in Measuring Board Warpage
11/12/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineAkrometrix is a key player in metrology equipment. It focuses on accurately assessing warpage and strain in PCBs and PCBAs and prospers through continuing R&D and local sourcing. I recently met with Neil Hubble, president of Akrometrix, and Paul Handler, director of sales, for a tour of their Georgia facility. We discussed the growing challenge of quality measurement for advanced products and denser designs and the need for industry standardization.
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.
Becoming Grant-ready in the Private Sector
11/11/2025 | Nyron Rouse, Global Electronics AssociationCompanies in the electronics industry are expected to innovate faster, modernize operations, deliver resilient supply chains, and compete on a global stage. It’s a high bar to meet for manufacturers facing tightening margins, talent shortages, and evolving economic and policy conditions, but opportunities remain for those prepared to take action.
Mycronic Secures Turnkey Solution Order from a Nordic Defense Actor
11/05/2025 | MycronicMycronic has received a full-line, ready-to-use solution order from a major defense industry supplier based in the Nordic region. The order encompasses a complete solution for advanced circuit board manufacturing, including high-tech production equipment and integrated software systems.