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August SMT007 Magazine: Cybersecurity Remains a Business Imperative

August 3, 2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team

Although the Department of Defense recently suspended its planned rollout of mandatory third-party CMMC certification while it reviews the program, cybersecurity expectations across the defense supply chain remain firmly in place. This issue of SMT007 Magazine explores why manufacturers continue investing in stronger security, what CMMC Level 2 certification involves, and how leading EMS companies are navigating the process.

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

July 31, 2026 | Michelle Te, I-Connect007

When I first came to the electronics industry, I was coming from the outside. Over time, I learned that this is not an industry that can be understood from just one angle. What happens in design affects manufacturing. Material choices affect reliability. Supply chain decisions influence business strategy, and advances in technology create new challenges and opportunities throughout the entire ecosystem. That complexity is one of the things I appreciate most about covering this industry. Each week, I’m reminded that there is always another layer to explore.





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SMT Perspectives & Prospects: The Architecture of Winston Churchill’s Leadership

July 24, 2026 | Dr. Jennie Hwang, SMT Perspectives and Prospects

I was recently invited to visit the U.S. Embassy and the Churchill War Rooms in London, where I met Warren Stephens, U.S. ambassador to the UK, and Bank of England Gov. Andrew Bailey. From those modern diplomatic corridors to the...

Global Sourcing Spotlight: Making Global Sourcing Simple Again

July 15, 2026 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight

If you’ve been in global sourcing long enough, you know the feeling of dashboards everywhere, endless reports, overlapping supplier databases, and “urgent” alerts that all say something different. What used to be a...

I’m regularly on Capitol Hill, talking about the foundational importance of PCBs and other essential pieces of the electronics supply chain. I find that policymakers work hard to make informed decisions that affect our $6 trillion...

Learning With Leo: Soldering—The Interpretation Problem

June 30, 2026 | Leo Lambert, Learning With Leo

At EPTAC, we operate the largest electronics training facility in the United States, and that gives us a vantage point few others have. I’ve spent most of my career on the training floor and in the rooms where IPC standards get...

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