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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."

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...

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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