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Every autumn, thousands of school leavers in Germany start a dual voca-
tional training programme, laying the foundations for their professional
future. In the first week of September, the eight young people, who will
learn the professions of industrial clerk, mechatronics technician and
warehouse logistics specialist, were warmly welcomed by the team of
trainers and the HR department, represented by Natalie Werner.
IPC announced the July 2024 findings from
its North American Electronics Manufactur-
ing Services (EMS) Statistical Program. The
book-to-bill ratio stands at 1.21. Total North
American EMS shipments in July 2024
were up 1.9
percent com-
pared to the
same month
last year. EMS
bookings in
July increased
0.2 percent year-over-year and increased
0.1 percent from the previous month.
Cybord, the visual
AI solution ensuring
electronic component
quality, authenticity,
and traceability, has
secured $8.7 million in
Series A funding. Part-
nered with leading manufacturers including
Flex and Siemens, Cybord is integrated into
over 60 manufacturing lines worldwide. Fund-
ing will be used to accelerate the company's
growth and further global distribution.
Rehm Thermal Systems Invests in Future Talent
with New Training Program
IPC Releases EMS Industry
Results for July 2024
Cybord Raises $8.7 Million
Series A to Expand Visual AI
Electronic Component Quality
and Traceability Solution
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EDITOR'S
PICKS
For several large companies, especially those in the mil-aero indus-
tries, there are distinct and critical advantages to buying from officially
designated small businesses. Yet, some companies have been less
focused on these advantages than they used to be, so I thought
it would be helpful to remind people of the advantages of working
with these small businesses.
Standard of Excellence: The Advantages of
Working With Small PCB Businesses
Anaya Vardya
