JUNE 2024 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 69
Siemens AG, a leading technology com-
pany, and Hon Hai Technology Group
(Foxconn), have signed a memorandum
of understanding (MoU) to drive digi-
tal transformation and sustainability in
smart manufacturing platforms. The col-
laboration focuses on global manufac-
turing processes in electronics, informa-
tion and communications technology,
and electric vehicles (EV).
Technical paper writing is in dan-
ger of becoming a lost art. In
today's fast-paced world, infor-
mation is often communicated
digitally in brief formats like text
messages, posts, and video clips.
PowerPoint presentations are
useful for conveying information
in most professional settings.
Congratulations to Pierre-Jean
Albrieux, who received the 2024
IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall
of Fame Award. In this interview,
Marcy LaRont talks with Pierre-
Jean to learn more about his com-
pany, his connection with IPC, and
how he feels about receiving this
honor.
PRIDE Industries is the lead-
ing employer of people with
disabilities and those with
other barriers to employ-
ment in the United States,
including veterans and for-
mer foster youth. The company offers job train-
ing, placement, on-the-job coaching, and skills
development for independent living. It has held
IPC membership since 2000.
Emerald Technologies announced its
acquisition of Optimum Design
Associates, Inc. (Optimum), a leading
electronic design and engineering
services company. The Emerald
Technologies subsidiary brands–DataED,
Bestronics, Inc., Veris Manufacturing,
Saline Electronics, and Ascentron, Inc.–
will all rebrand under the single Emerald
Technologies name.
Jon Schmitz, who manages
customer engagement at River-
Side Integrated Solutions, talks
about what it really takes to be
successful in offering EMS and
final assembly services under
the same company banner.
For the latest news and information, visit SMT007.com
Stan Rak: Elevating the Ideas
and Insights of IPC's Thought
Leaders Program
IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame
Award: Pierre-Jean Albrieux
Determining the
Value-add of Box Build
Emerald Technologies
Acquires Optimum
Siemens, Foxconn Team Up
to Optimize Forward-thinking
Manufacturing
All-Inclusive: PRIDE Industries
Helps Employees With Disabilities
to Succeed
