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Sustainability and Selective Soldering

September 15, 2025 | Dr. Samuel J. McMaster, Pillarhouse International

Sustainability is more than just a buzzword for the electronics industry; it’s a key goal for all manufacturing processes. This is more than a box-ticking exercise or simply doing a small part for environmentally friendly processes. Moving toward sustainable solutions drives innovation and operational efficiency.

I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

September 12, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

We may be post-Labor Day, but it is still hot-hot-hot here in the great state of Arizona—much like our news cycles, which have continued to snap, crackle, and pop with eye-raising headlines over this past week. In broader global tech news this week, AI and tariff-type restrictions continues to dominate with NVIDIA raising its voice against U.S. lawmakers pushing chip restrictions, ASML investing in a Dutch AI start-up company to the tune of $1.5 billion, and the UAE joining the ranks of the U.S. and China in embracing “open source” with their technology in hopes of accelerating their AI position.





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Smart Automation: Odd-form Assembly—Dedicated Insertion Equipment Matters

September 9, 2025 | Josh Casper, Smart Automation

Large, irregular, or mechanically unique parts, often referred to as odd-form components, have never truly disappeared from electronics manufacturing. While many in the industry have been pursuing miniaturization, faster placement...

Nolan’s Notes: Everyone Has Their Eye on India

September 3, 2025 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes

In this issue of SMT007 Magazine, we turn our attention to the Indian EMS market. We start with an interview with David Bergman, whose foresight in the early 2000s opened doors for the Global Electronics Association to begin helping...

The Government Circuit: Navigating New Trade Headwinds and New Partnerships

August 25, 2025 | Chris Mitchell, The Government Circuit

As global trade winds continue to howl, the electronics manufacturing industry finds itself at a critical juncture. After months of warnings, the U.S. Government has implemented a broad array of tariff increases, with fresh duties...

Global Sourcing Spotlight: How to Evaluate Supplier Capabilities Worldwide

August 20, 2025 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight

In global sourcing, the difference between a competitive edge and a catastrophic disruption often comes down to how well you vet your suppliers. Sourcing advanced PCBs, precision components, or materials for complex assemblies demands...

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