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Murata's Construction of New Production Building to Begin in the Philippines
August 8, 2023 | MurataEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Philippine Manufacturing Co. of Murata, Inc., a manufacturing subsidiary of Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., will begin the construction of a new production building in August 2023.
The construction of the new production building is aimed at developing the capacity to accommodate increased demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors over the medium and long term.
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Cyberattack via Ransomware at Major EMS Provider Foxconn
05/15/2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamA recent cyberattack targeting Foxconn has once again exposed the growing vulnerability of global manufacturing and electronics supply chains to ransomware operations. According to CyberScoop, the attack disrupted operations at several of Foxconn’s North American facilities, temporarily forcing some production activities into manual workarounds while systems were restored.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
05/15/2026 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007When you work in the news business, even in trade media, you can never really get that far away from it. We never want to miss something important. Chances are, even the books we take on our “vacations” end up having to do with the business. For example, my colleague Michelle Te recommended “Creativity, Inc., by Ed Catmull, a business skills study wrapped up in stories about Pixar, which I brought with me on a trip through the stunning U.S. Mountain West. Now, I’m back, and here are my recommendations for the week.
Celestica Provides Update on New Operations in Fort Worth, Texas
05/15/2026 | CelesticaCelestica Inc. a global leader in data center infrastructure and advanced technology solutions, provided an update on its plans to establish operations in AllianceTexas in Fort Worth, Texas.
Cirtronics Brings Commercialization Discussion to Robotics Summit & Expo 2026
05/14/2026 | CirtronicsCirtronics, a leading electronics contract manufacturer specializing in complex robotics systems, will sponsor and lead a featured panel discussion at the 2026 Robotics Summit & Expo, taking place May 27–28 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.
Nortech Systems Reports Q1 Results
05/14/2026 | Globe NewswireNortech Systems Incorporated, a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing solutions for complex electromedical and electromechanical products serving the medical imaging, medical device, industrial, and aerospace & defense markets, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026.