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JULY 2022 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 87 We used to discuss manu- facturing paradigms in terms of high- or low-mix, coupled with high- or low-volume, with many shades of grey in between. Now, we have a new dimension, that of high-volatility, as key dependencies on labor, materials and logistics contribute challenges to production, which in turn, is subject to the volatility of customer demand. For the past few years, those whose SMT pro- vider organizations supply or contract with the U.S. Department of Defense have been hear- ing about the implementation of the Cybersecu- rity Maturity Model Certification program, better known as CMMC. By this, I mean that you were gearing up for CMMC 1.0. Today, we have CMMC 2.0, and there are a number of changes in the new version that impact both the standards for compliance and how you certify that compli- ance—especially if you run a small business. A new, 145,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility will serve as the strategic in-region auto- motive manufacturing hub dedicated to producing advanced electronic compo- nents that will accelerate the era of electric and autonomous vehicles. Amazon currently employs over 200,000 robots across 175 fulfill- ment centers around the world. The robot ranks at Amazon grow every year and, in some facilities, outnumber humans. I don't know what the future holds for surface mount technology man- ufacturing, but I'm certain it depends on our intelligence. We spend a lot of time discussing the Smart factory. Instead, we should aim for the "Intelligent" factory. Scienscope International, a leading American supplier of cabinet- style micro-focus X-ray systems, announces the purchase of an X-Scope 1800 X-ray inspection sys- tem by Rocket EMS, a Silicon Valley- based full-service EMS supplier, for its new Carson City, Nevada facility. For the latest news and information, visit SMT007.com Smart Factory Insights: Fractional Materials and High-Mix Manufacturing Rocket EMS Improves Inspection Capabilities with Scienscope's X-Scope 1800 X-Rayted Files: Smart vs. Intelligent SMT Factory Flex Expands Automotive Manufacturing Hub in Jalisco, Mexico In a recent con- versation with Ventec's Alun Morgan, the I-Connect007 Editorial Team discussed semiconductor packaging developments and emerging technol- ogy trends. How Will Emerging Chiplet Technology Affect PCBs? The Double-edged Sword of CMMC 2.0

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