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Kent Nguyen Joins Technica USA as Customer Applications Engineer
Technica USA is pleased to announce the appointment of Kent Nguyen as Customer Applications Engineer. In this role, Kent will play a key part in...
Flex Posts Revenue Growth of 21% to $7.9 Billion in Q1 FY2027
This quarter reflects the continued execution of the strategy we've advanced over the last several years. From joining the S&P 500 to expanding our...
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ESCATEC has strengthened its surface-mount technology (SMT) capabilities in the UK with the addition of two new ASMPT SX pick-and-place modules at...
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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...
The Government Circuit: New Council Now Helps Shape Policy Decisions in the Electronics Supply Chain
July 7, 2026 | Chris Mitchell, The Government Circuit
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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- The CMMC Certification Question Mark by Nolan Johnson
- CMMC 2.0: The Defense Supply Chain’s Next Qualification Requirement by Nolan Johnson
- Naprotek and SemiGen's Path to CMMC Level 2 Certification by Tim Filteau
- Omega EMS Advances Toward CMMC Level 2 Certification with Chris Alessio
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