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MS2 Technologies, LLC/P. Kay Focuses on Central America with First Installation in Honduras

This year MS2 Technologies has turned their focused to the growing electronics market in Central America. With that focus came the adaptation of MS2...
Missile Strike on Ukraine Hits Flex Facility

On the morning of August 21, 2025, our facility in Mukachevo, Ukraine, was damaged during a missile strike. Our emergency protocols were executed to ensure the full evacuation of the...
BEST Inc. Provides High-Reliability BGA Reballing and Component Rework Services

BEST Inc., a leader in electronic component services, is pleased to announce its component rework services are available for all types of area array...
Nordson Reports Q3 Fiscal 2025 Results and Updates Full Year Guidance

Nordson Corporation reported results for the fiscal third quarter ended July 31, 2025. Sales were $742 million compared to the prior year’s third...
Axxon-Mycronic to Showcase Advanced Coating, Dispensing, and Backend Solutions at SMTA Guadalajara 2025

Axxon-Mycronic, a leading, global supplier of innovative and production-ready, dispensing and conformal coating systems, to announce its...
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I-Connect007 Editor's Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
August 22, 2025 | Andy Shaughnessy, I-Connect007

In this week’s roundup, we have a variety of articles covering design, manufacturing, sustainability, and, of course, tariff negotiations. We have a milestone anniversary to celebrate as well, with Dan Beaulieu about to publish his 1,000th column. When does Dan even sleep? Here’s to hoping that we have 1,000 more weeks of "It’s Only Common Sense."
Meet the Round 1 Winners of the Bright Manufacturing Student Challenge 2025
August 20, 2025 | Tara Dunn, SMTA

The Bright Manufacturing Student Challenge is an opportunity for student teams to design and develop innovative solutions for real-world electronics manufacturing problems. The eight-week competition, sponsored by the Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Collaborative (EMAC) through electronicsworkforce.com, allows students to showcase their technical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
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The Knowledge Base: Cultivating Your Brand in the Age of Connection
August 19, 2025 | Mike Konrad, The Knowledge Base
Audiences have evolved in how they consume information, form opinions, and make purchasing decisions. While marketing still relies on tried-and-true methods—get your name and message in front of your audience—you must also...
SMT Perspectives and Prospects: Warren Buffett’s Perpetual Wisdom, Part 2
August 13, 2025 | Dr. Jennie Hwang, SMT Perspectives and Prospects
Over the years, I have cherished the lessons by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger at the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders meeting in Omaha, Nebraska. This year, I was among the more than 40,000 who attended the May 3 meeting....
Smart Automation: Pick-and-place Machines—What Matters in 2025
August 12, 2025 | Josh Casper, Smart Automation
When people talk about placement technology, they often zero in on speed: How fast can a machine place components? What's the quoted components per hour (CPH)? How many nozzles are on the head? While these metrics matter, on most...
Global Citizenship: Chinese PCB Fabricators Will Remain an Important Part of the Supply Chain
August 6, 2025 | Tom Yang, Global Citizenship
In today’s hyperconnected electronics landscape, collaboration is no longer optional; it’s essential. No single country holds a monopoly on innovation, and no one company or country can go it alone. Electronics manufacturing is...
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