Jennifer Read

WASHINGTON – The Printed Circuit Board Association of America and IPC are calling on Congress to incentivize domestic manufacturing by including a 25% tax credit for the purchase of American-made PCBs and IC Substrates in a larger tax package under consideration for the 119th Congress.

Nicolas Denis, the CEO of Asteelflash, and Dagan Persic, head of their Tunisia facility, share the strategic pivots and forward-thinking measures guiding this global French-based EMS company through a challenging 2024. Despite a dip from 2023’s record-breaking revenues, Nicolas and Dagan remain optimistic for 2025, bolstered by emerging business prospects and investments in technology and manufacturing.

According to a report by Economic Daily News, TSMC is riding the wave of AI and high-performance computing (HPC) applications, with its USD-denominated revenue expected to reach record highs in Q4 2024 and throughout the year. Recently, rush orders have surged as customers anticipate tighter U.S. regulations under Trump administration. This demand is set to sustain TSMC’s traditionally slow Q1 operations, with the company likely delivering sequential growth and potentially setting a new quarterly revenue record — making it the most robust “off-season” in the company’s history.

With DBG Technology poised to acquire ALL Circuits, they will create a global footprint. With DBG Technology, the 16th largest EMS globally, poised to acquire ALL Circuits, the largest EMS in France, they will create a global footprint that truly reflects the needs of OEMs in a geopolitically challenged world.

ECIA’s Electronic Component Sales Trend (ECST) November 2024 Survey Results ATLANTA – After expressing strong confidence for November sales sentiment in all component categories, survey participants projected equally strong pessimism for the December outlook. Fortunately, the glum expectations for December sales performance are overshadowed by the bright optimism for Q1 2025 sales sentiment.

Discover the secrets behind the success of Eleonetech, a rising star in the Tunisian electronics manufacturing landscape, as Khaled Daami, their charismatic

London, UK – Leading industrial cybersecurity solutions provider, Dragos has revealed manufacturing as the most likely industrial sector to fall victim to cyber-attacks, with the sector facing 394 unique attacks across Q3 2024 – 71% of all ransomware incidents across key industries.

EMSNOW discusses Slovenia’s thriving EMS industry with Klaus Schuster from SG Automotive. His company faces fierce competition to maintains its position in the automotive sector. Klaus discusses SGA’s unique approach, offering a wide range of services from development to box building and catering to both large and small series manufacturing.

Discover how NPI Technologies, a family-run electronics manufacturer, built its reputation on high-mix, low-volume production and exceptional quality. Hear from General Manager Kiet Thai and his team as they share the company’s journey—from humble beginnings in a garage to becoming a trusted partner in the Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston markets. Learn how their adoption of Koh Young’s advanced inspection solutions transformed production efficiency and reliability, ensuring top-notch results for every customer. Explore the power of collaboration, innovation, and commitment to excellence in this compelling story.

As the demand for more powerful and efficient chips continues to grow, and the pace of semiconductor manufacturing in Arizona rapidly expands, so does the need for a highly skilled workforce capable of meeting these challenges.