October 22, 2025 

New Episode of Voices of the Industry Podcast Explores Breakthroughs in Test and Inspection

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In this episode of Voices of the Industry, “Testing Innovation: Advances in Test, Inspection & Failure Analysis,” host Nolan Johnson speaks with Rob Boguski, president of Datest. Together, they explore the expanding world of circuit testing, inspection, and failure analysis, areas that are experiencing a surge in technological capability and sophistication. As Johnson and Boguski discuss, today’s test companies are performing analyses and precision methods that would have seemed impossible just a decade ago.


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FCT Leverages Flex Design and Total Build Solutions to Drive Innovation

Marcy LaRont, PCB007 Magazine

What’s hot in flexible circuits right now? At PCB West, I spoke with Ben Savage, business development manager at Flexible Circuit Technologies (FCT), about their flex design services and end-markets where FCT sees the most flex activity. We also discussed the company’s focus on providing supply chain resiliency, as well as the constant search for new flex engineers. If you’re looking for a new opportunity in flexible circuits, FCT is hiring.


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Simplifying Software Integration for Every Factory

Nolan Johnson, SMT007 Magazine

As a leading provider of factory digitalization solutions for electronics manufacturers, Cogiscan is at the heart of the software integration process. Davina McDonnell, director of marketing and product management, discusses how Cogiscan ensures that customers are ready to integrate and what it looks for to ensure a quick and appropriate installation.


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This Month's Jobs
Instructors – Anywhere in the US and Canada

EPTAC is hiring experienced electronics manufacturing professionals to join our team as Instructors.This flexible role (part-time or full-time) is ideal for individuals with backgrounds in soldering, quality control, PCB design, or related fields...

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Various Positions – All levels

Alpha Circuit is a dynamic and rapidly growing printed circuit board fabricator with two locations in the Chicagoland area. And, yes, we are hiring! Both factories are seeking talented individuals for:

  • Sales
  • Manufacturing
  • Process Engineering
  • Facilities
  • Production
  • Quality
  • Front-end Engineering

Whether you are an industry veteran looking for a fresh start or just starting your career and enjoy the challenges of a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment, Alpha has a spot for you...

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Current SMT007 Magazine Table of Contents


Production Software Integration

This month, SMT007 Magazine is investigating business operations software and how best to achieve the necessary integrations. It would seem that this is not a simple task...
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FEATURES:

  • Tariffs, Technologies, and Optimization by Nolan Johnson
  • MES Software Tools Need Thoughtful Integration with Thiago Guimaraes
  • Simplifying Software Integration for Every Factory by Davina McDonnell
  • 5 Ways to Revolutionize Sales by Nolan Johnson
  • Why Digitalization Is Critical to Manufacturing with Hugo Leite and João Roque




 
 
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