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LITEON June Revenue Up 37% YoY on AI Server Demand
LITEON Technology reported its June consolidated revenue of NT$18.7 billion, up 8% M-o-M and 37% Y-o-Y. Revenue growth was mainly driven by high-end...
Jabil to Open Manufacturing Facility in Marshall County
Jabil, a global engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions provider, plans to open a new production facility in Marshall...
Kitron: Record Q2 Results and Broad-based Growth
Kitron reported record quarterly revenue and operating profit, driven primarily by accelerating demand in the Defence/Aerospace market sector but also growth in other market...
SMTA International Technical Conference Program Announced
The SMTA announced that the technical program of their annual conference, SMTA International, is finalized and registration is now...
Compal Posts June 2026 Sales Report
Compal Electronics (2324.TW) today reported June 2026 consolidated revenue of NT$95,854 million, representing a MoM increase of 36.0% and a YoY increase of...
Incap Germany Reflects on a Successful 20th Connector User Congress
The established industry event brought together the connector community for three days of in-depth discussion on current developments, technical...
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Follow the Story: How to Increase Your Supply Chain Intelligence
July 10, 2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team
For years, supply chain management was largely about efficiency: securing materials, managing inventory, and delivering products on time. Today, it's much more complex. First, AI is reshaping demand forecasting and materials sourcing. We also feel the impact of trade policies on manufacturing decisions, and government advocacy efforts are shaping the business environment for electronics companies worldwide. Understanding these forces and how they connect is becoming a competitive advantage.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
July 10, 2026 | Michelle Te, I-Connect007
This week, I’ve been enjoying time with all my young adult children and our 2-year-old grandson. He is a bundle of energy, curiosity, opinions, and above all else, joy. Little children are constant reminders to stop and appreciate all the beauties of life in their most simplest form. I think that’s one reason Dan Beaulieu’s column this week resonated with me so much. Life is serious, business is serious, solving problems is serious. But how we approach these parts of our lives matters. Dan reminds us that we can do important work with joy. Strong businesses recognize that culture is a strategic asset, not a nice-to-have. People perform better when they find purpose and satisfaction in what they do.
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Learning With Leo: Soldering—The Interpretation Problem
June 30, 2026 | Leo Lambert, Learning With Leo
At EPTAC, we operate the largest electronics training facility in the United States, and that gives us a vantage point few others have. I’ve spent most of my career on the training floor and in the rooms where IPC standards get...
Knocking Down the Bone Pile: The Business Case for Component Reclamation
June 23, 2026 | Nash Bell, Knocking Down the Bone Pile
Electronic waste is increasing globally at an alarming rate. By 2030, it is estimated that the world will generate approximately 82 million tons of electronic waste per year. Rapid technological advances, shorter product lifecycles,...
Global Sourcing Spotlight: The Hidden Power of the Rep Network
June 17, 2026 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight
In an era where algorithms track shipments and dashboards display supply-chain analytics in real-time, it’s tempting to believe that human networks are no longer essential. However, nothing replaces the local representative who...
Powering the Future: When Material Choice Defines RF Performance
June 10, 2026 | Brian Buyea, Powering the Future
In RF and microwave design, deciding on which materials to use determines whether your design merely works or truly performs. Yet, designers too often fall back on material selection that is familiar, available, or “good enough.”...
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