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Regional Electronics Growth and Initiatives with Gaurab Majumdar

April 14, 2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPO

Nolan Johnson interviews Global Electronics Association's Gaurab Majumdar on positive regional developments. Key initiatives include an MoU with India's Ministry of Defense for a PCB test lab in Bangalore and workforce development programs in Southeast Asia. These efforts aim to bolster local industries, reduce costs, and foster self-sufficiency in semiconductors and PCBs.

SMTA Ultra HDI Symposium, Day 1: AI at the Core or Out of the Game

April 13, 2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

It was a beautiful 81°F morning in Arizona last Wednesday as I headed to the third annual SMTA Ultra HDI Symposium, focused on AI and ultra high density interconnect technology. Strategically held as part of Arizona’s Tech Week, this year’s conference took place in Avondale in Phoenix's West Valley. The event moved from the cozy offices of the Peoria Sports Complex (which paid homage to baseball’s spring training world) to the larger Avondale Conference Center, highlighting the importance of this area for electronics manufacturing investment.

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Effective product development requires early and active participation from all stakeholders. The design process must include input from supply chain, manufacturing engineering, purchasing, quality, and production. A design cannot be...

Nolan’s Notes: Wire Harness—The Underdog of the Industry

April 1, 2026 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes

My dad’s favorite cartoon character was “Underdog,” one of the very first American Saturday morning cartoon shows. When someone asked him for help, Underdog would proudly declare, “Never Fear! Underdog is here!” Over time, I...

Global Sourcing Spotlight: The True Cost of Low Cost

March 25, 2026 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight

There’s an illusion in global sourcing that cheaper means better business. For decades, procurement teams received rewards for driving down unit prices, without realizing how many zeros those “savings” add to the other side of...

Standard of Excellence: The Supply Chain Test—Excellence Under Pressure

March 18, 2026 | Anaya Vardya, Standard of Excellence

You can steer a boat in calm waters, but when the waves rise and the wind howls, you discover who really knows how to sail. The same is true in manufacturing. The past few years have been the ultimate stress test for our industry: the...

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