The mainframe computers and enterprise systems produced at IBM’s operation in Poughkeepsie, NY
are the backbone of cloud computing, e-commerce, online banking, social media and other attributes of the digital age that most people take for granted.
Product perfection is now an expectation for consumers, which places far more pressure on manufacturers to always deliver. Surprisingly, a great deal of quality control and inspection still relies on the human eye and subjective decisions.
BANNOCKBURN, IL—The trade association IPC has launched its newest workforce development training course, "Electronics Assembly for Engineers.” Students earn an IPC Certificate of Completion after finishing the 24 hours of course content.
WAYNESBORO, VA—Virtex, an electronics manufacturing service provider to military, aerospace, and medical customers, is adding a new product line to its manufacturing facility here.
BANNOCKBURN, IL—Electronics manufacturers are feeling the impact of the coronavirus on their businesses, according to a recent survey conducted by IPC.
PALO ALTO, CA—Robots will play an increasing role in electronics assembly in the coming years, says Douglas Alexander of Component Engineering Consultants.
BANNOCKBURN, IL—Following economic setbacks in 2009, the world market for electronics manufacturing services continued to recover in 2011 and 2012 and is projected to grow this year 9.4 percent globally and 8.9 percent in North America.
RENTON, WA—Microscan is broadcasting two free webinars Sept. 12 and Sept. 13 that will discuss the latest developments in machine vision and auto ID for electronics assembly.
