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Medco West Completes ISO 9001:2015 Recertification for Quality Management Excellence

Medco West Electronics, Inc., a leader in high quality electronic assemblies, is proud to announce the successful recertification of its ISO...
TTCI Joins Printed Circuit Engineering Association to Strengthen Design-to-Test Collaboration and Workforce Development

The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a leading provider of electronic test and manufacturing solutions, is proud to announce its membership in the...
KYZEN to Highlight Understencil and PCB Cleaners at SMTA Querétaro Expo and Tech Forum

KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally responsible cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the SMTA Querétaro Expo & Tech Forum,...
Arrow Electronics Launches Engineering Solutions Center to Support Tech Innovation Across India and Southeast Asia

Arrow Electronics, a global provider of technology solutions, announced the launch of its new Engineering Solutions Center(ESC) in Bangalore,...
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Seeing a Future in Mexico
July 9, 2025 | Michelle Te, I-Connect007

The Global Electronics Association (formerly known as IPC) has been instrumental in fostering a partnership with Guanajuato, a state north of Mexico City with 12 industrial clusters and close to 150 companies involved in electronics. This past spring, Alejandro Hernández, the undersecretary for investment promotion in Guanajuato, attended IPC APEX EXPO 2025 at the invitation of IPC Mexico Director Lorena Villanueva, where he met with several companies to discuss the opportunities available in Mexico. He is inviting electronics-related companies seeking long-term investment in a centrally located area with access to highways, railways, and ports.
Webinar Review: A Global Trade and Economy in Flux
July 9, 2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team

In a July 8 webinar, Global Electronics Association Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac provided a comprehensive analysis of the evolving international trade environment, its implications for inflation, monetary policy, and labor dynamics, and a sober assessment of market valuations. In “Navigating a Shifting Landscape” DuBravac painted a picture of a global economy in flux, where shifting trade alliances and tariff structures are redrawing the supply chain map and influencing the broader economic landscape, while also conveying an overall bullish market outlook.
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Nolan’s Notes: Finding Your Sweet Spot
July 2, 2025 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes
I grew up in the U.S. Pacific Northwest, where I still call home. In my early years, the region’s economy was fueled by forestry, agriculture, and fisheries. Tektronix ruled the economic landscape, of course, and Nike was just...
Standard of Excellence: Delivering Excellence—A Daily Goal
June 25, 2025 | Anaya Vardya, Standard of Excellence
Delivering excellence consistently across all touchpoints is essential for organizations aiming to build trust, foster customer loyalty, and maintain their brand reputation. This requires a strategic approach encompassing uniform...
Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Tin Whisker Mitigation in Aerospace Applications, Part 3
June 25, 2025 | Nash Bell, Knocking Down the Bone Pile
Tin whiskers are slender, hair-like metallic growths that can develop on the surface of tin-plated electronic components. Typically measuring a few micrometers in diameter and growing several millimeters in length, they form through...
The Knowledge Base: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow With EMAC
June 24, 2025 | Mike Konrad, The Knowledge Base
As the electronics manufacturing industry races to meet rising global demand and technological complexity, the need for a highly skilled, future-ready workforce has never been greater. At the forefront of addressing this challenge...
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