94 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JULY 2018
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Combining Strengths Synergistically:
PDS and Green Circuits
E
Powe r D e s i g n S e r v i c e s
(PDS) and Green Circuits
have just announced their
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Publisher Barry Matties
recently sat down with Joe
O'Neil and Matthew Becker
of PDS, along with Ted Park of Green Circuits, to
get the full scoop.
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Green Circuits and Power Design
Services Merge to Form
EMS Powerhouse
E
In order to continue to
meet the ever-expand-
ing requirements of
the manufacturing
industry, Power Design
Services (PDS) and
Green Circuits have
entered into a merger
agreement effective May 21, 2018.
3
The Survey Said: Industry Optimistic
After Strong 2017
E
During recent trade shows
and conferences, we spoke
with a variety of fabrica-
tors and assembly provid-
ers. They had one thing
in common: Every company achieved strong
growth in 2017, and shared a positive outlook
about the future. This year, the industry is opti-
mistic, driven by positive economic outlook,
growing customer demand, and new technolo-
gies and vertical markets, among others.
4
IPC Automotive Electronics
Reliability Forum Highlights
Future of Industry
E
Fueled by strong growth in electric vehicles and
autonomous cars, and a dramatic increase in
electronics content in conventional automobiles
and trucks, automotive electronics are crucial
components of engine, ignition, and transmis
-
sion management; entertainment, navigation,
diagnostic tools and safety s
ystems.
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