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Nolan’s Notes: Automotive Is Gearing Up Again

October 4, 2026 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes

In 2009, I bought a new car from the dealer, something a bit unusual for me, as I’ve tended to pick up a desirable, durable used car rather than betting on the reliability and panache of the latest model. Of the 12 vehicles I’ve purchased, only four were brand new. But back then, I needed something reliable to haul my family and all their stuff to meet the bus, get groceries, and go on the occasional weeklong camping trip.

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

October 2, 2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

This week, I was fortunate to attend PCB West in Santa Clara, California, and was reminded of the idyllic weather of that part of California in the early fall. Attendance was high at the weeklong conference and one-day expo, allowing the show to maintain its place as one of the best events for PCB and PCB design. As always, it was great to see old friends and familiar faces. Stay tuned for more PCB West coverage.





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Global Sourcing Spotlight: Finding Your Greatest Sourcing Asset in Partnerships

September 16, 2026 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight

Something I’ve learned over time is that when supply is tight or a disruption hits, procurement teams can quickly determine which supplier relationships are working. A supplier that understands your business is more likely to call...

Nolan’s Notes: Why Mexico’s Time Has Come

September 2, 2026 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes

Why are so many electronics companies looking more closely at Mexico? Geography and labor costs are obvious answers, but trade policy adds another important piece to the equation. U.S. trade attorney James Kim recently pointed out...

Quality has often been viewed as the final checkpoint before a product is shipped to a customer. Manufacturing organizations invest heavily in inspection teams whose responsibility is to identify defects before they escape into the...

Powering the Future: From Substrate to System—The Power Module Assembly

August 19, 2026 | Brian Buyea, Powering the Future

If you ask 10 engineers what “assembly” means in electronics, you’ll likely get 10 variations of the same answer: placing components on a board and soldering them down. That definition might work for traditional PCB-based...

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