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Could there be a more welcome year in recent memory than 2021? If there’s one thing most of us can agree on, it’s that we want 2020 squarely in our rearview mirror as we speed ahead with a fresh, new start. This past year has brought with it much reflection, change and even some consternation.
But it’s also given us an opportunity to examine what’s most valuable in our lives and cling to the promise of a brighter future.
As we look toward 2021, the Editorial Team at I-Connect007 couldn’t be more excited about the focus we’ve chosen for our magazine content. We’ll be introducing and concentrating on the idea of “continuous improvement,” providing valuable insight into the practices and ideas that make you and your businesses successful.
So, stay tuned for an exciting year. Thank you for taking this journey with us!
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05/24/2023 |
Shawn DuBravac, IPC
For some electronics manufacturing companies, lower freight costs are likely to be their most significant cost savings this year. Decreased demand and improving supply chain dynamics are pulling freight costs down, a trend that should continue throughout this year. Downward cyclical pressures will curtail volume, which should keep prices in check.
04/28/2023 |
Andy Shaughnessy, I-Connect007
In this week’s must-reads, we have coverage of NAMM 2023 and SMTA Atlanta, plus some tips for traditional PCB designers who are entering the RF design space, where designers have to master ideas like antenna tuning. We also have some news about March PCB sales, as well as a great conversation with Ventec’s Frank Lorentz, who explains how to set up an onboarding process that converts new hires into happy, long-term employees.
04/25/2023 |
Shawn DuBravac, IPC
At this year’s EMS Summit held at IPC APEX EXPO, I shared IPC’s economic outlook for 2023 and 2024. The electronics industry overcame significant hurdles and headwinds in 2022, thanks in large part to strong underlying demand. While many of those hurdles and headwinds have subsided, the industry faces new challenges in the year ahead. At the EMS Summit, I shared three key themes defining the year ahead.
