Jennifer Read

EMSNOW caught up with Jaline Huang, Win Source, at electronica 2024 to learn about this independent component distributor’s service offerings and global support system. They offer a diverse range of supply chain services and over 1.3 million SKUs. Their warehouses are in all the global regions, including new facilities in Europe. They discuss what EMS cares most about from the distribution community, and how Win Source addresses these issues.

Bruno Racault, President of ALL Circuit joins me on the IPC booth at Electronica 2024 to unravel the intricacies of navigating the electronics industry amidst geopolitical tensions and economic unpredictability, which Bruno describes as chaos.

Global TV brand shipments reached 52.33 million units in 3Q24, reflecting a QoQ increase of 9.6% and a YoY growth of 0.5%. This surge was fueled by China’s end-of-July announcement of subsidies for first- and second-tier energy-efficient household appliances that offered 15%–20% discounts on retail prices through trade-in programs. Local TV brands ramped up production of models meeting subsidy requirements starting in August and helped aggressive promotions during the Mid-Autumn Festival and Golden Week. As a result, Q3 shipments exceeded initial projections by 1%.

Rohrbach, Germany – SERO EMS Group, a leading provider of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), is pleased to announce EPSa-Elektronik & Präzisionsbau Saalfeld GmbH and EPSa Děčín s.r.o. (together “EPSa”), a well established development and manufacturing company joining the group’s portfolio, which also includes Solid Semecs BV, SERO GmbH, and Syncron EMS.

Manassas, VA – ZESTRON, a global leader in precision cleaning solutions for the electronics manufacturing industry, invites you to a free webinar titled “Elevating Efficiency: Maximizing Efficacy for Cost Savings and Increased Capacity in Cleaning Processes.”

EMSNOW speaks with Marcus Hoffman, CSO of Werap Group about this EMS that specializes in cable assemblies for primarily Swiss and German customers. They have recently expanded into Slovakia, Serbia, and Romania and build electronics for the military, medical and industrial sectors. Marcus is part of a new management team that is serious about growth and the discussion covers his view of current and future market trends, including thoughtful insights into Europe’s current slowdown and when things will turn around.

Unlock the secrets of digital transformation in electronics manufacturing with Rob Picken, Sourceability’s newly appointed SVP of Digital Transformation. Rob reveals how digital transformation isn’t just about tweaking processes but is a strategic overhaul aimed at making data more accessible and actionable.

IPC Senior Director Europe, Government Relations Alison James sheds light on the intricate relationship between the electronics industry and European institutions, delving into the significant strides made through collaboration and constant communication with the European Commission. As Europe stands on the brink of major policy changes and leadership transitions, Alison emphasizes the strategic importance of maintaining a robust dialogue to ensure the continent’s competitiveness in the global electronics market. Her insights offer a nuanced look at the complexities of working within the EU’s multifaceted structure.

Join us as we explore the future of component traceability with Oshri Cohen, CEO of Cybord, who unveils their groundbreaking Real-Time Interceptor (RTI) at Electronica 2024. This AI-driven tool promises to transform electronic component inspection and traceability, delivering real-time quality checks that dramatically reduce waste and inefficiencies.

Have you ever experienced GPS failure while navigating through a city? In densely packed streets, underground parking lots, or deep-sea environments, GPS signals often become unreliable or even disappear completely. During such moments, the “blind spots” of GPS can be frustrating, but now, a groundbreaking technology—quantum sensors—is offering a solution. It’s like giving GPS “new eyes” to help navigation systems overcome traditional signal limitations, ensuring you can always pinpoint your location, no matter where you are.