May 7, 2026 

Roundtable: Data Protection Lays the Groundwork for Cybersecurity Strategies

Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007

This multi-expert roundtable explores cybersecurity measures specific to electronics manufacturing. NEC’s Watanabe Hiroyuki, Divyash Patel, CEO of MX2 Technologies, and Ali Pabrai, CEO at EC First, join moderator Nolan Johnson for a deeper discussion on cybersecurity certifications.


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Learning with Leo: Drones—Meeting Demand Without Compromise

Leo Lambert, EPTAC

With drones used in a wide range of applications today, particularly in modern military conflicts, domestic manufacturers are feeling pressure to produce at high volume and low cost, particularly within an NDAA supply chain ecosystem with differing needs and expectations. Two issues must be considered. First is the manufacturers’ and customers’ need for quality, reliability, and functionality of the product. Second is the manufacturing volume needed to support demand, whether for military, industrial, or commercial applications. Each segment requires verification that the product meets the customer's requirements. 


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When Quality Is Personal: The Human Stakes Behind Electronics Reliability

Kelly Dack

In electronics manufacturing, quality is often discussed in terms of specifications, standards, and process controls, but as industry veteran Doug Pauls reminds us, the stakes are far more human. In this conversation, Doug, a recipient of the Global Electronics Association’s Hall of Fame Award, draws on more than four decades of experience to illuminate the real-world consequences of reliability, where even a single defect can carry profound implications. He brings into sharp focus why quality isn’t just a metric, but a responsibility shared by everyone on the manufacturing floor.


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Spotlight on North America

This issue spotlights North America, examining the forces reshaping electronics manufacturing across the U.S. and Canada...
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FEATURES:

  • North American Electronics: Growth and Challenges with Joe Schneider
  • Omega EMS Going Where the Growth Is with Chris Alessio
  • Cybersecurity Roundtable: Start Now with Watanabe Hiroyuki, Ali Pabrai, and Divyash Patel
  • How New Metals Tariffs Impact the Electronics Industry by James Kim
  • Is U.S. EMS Growth Real or Just Repositioning? by Nolan Johnson




 
 
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