OCTOBER 2024 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 73
As we move into the AI era, new tools
and platforms are remaking our work-
place including design, research, engi-
neering, manufacturing and. Even for
those of us who are not AI technolo-
gists, staying in the core knowledge
zone is a viable strategy to remain profi-
cient and competitive in the workplace.
When it comes to industrial and electronic
products, certain regions and countries are
renowned for their expertise and manufac-
turing capabilities in specific areas. I am sure
someone could write a book, and perhaps
someone already has, about why certain
countries excel in producing certain products.
The other day, I sat down and put together a
list of countries and what they are known for.
On every call with
senior leaders,
I hear the same
thing: Their
organizations
are facing the
cumulative fatigue
of constant dis-
ruptions. This shift
necessitates a transformation in leadership approach
that prominently emphasizes empathy.
As electronics shrink
and PCB density
grows, traditional sol-
der deposition meth-
ods such as stencil
printing face signifi-
cant challenges. One
solution making substantial waves is solder paste
jetting. The development and commercializa-
tion of this technology has been around since the
early 2000s. So, why now?
At some point in the growth
cycle of most businesses,
they inevitably face "the
squeeze"—when increasing
complexity starts to over-
whelm the business pro-
cesses and management systems. The busi-
ness then gets squeezed by rising overhead
costs, falling efficiency, capacity constraints,
and cash flow challenges.
Paul was not just a businessman
but a visionary who shaped the
EMS industry in Toronto through
his leadership at SMTC Manufac-
turing Corporation and Artaflex
Corporation.
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Global Sourcing Spotlight:
A World Full of Product Expertise
Why a Culture of Thriving Matters
Celebrating the Vibrant
Life of Paul Walker, EMS
Visionary and Serial
Entrepreneur
Wriggling Out of 'the Squeeze'
Dr. Jennie Hwang to Deliver
Course on AI Opportunities,
Challenges, Possibilities
at SMTAI
Making Waves With Solder
Paste Jetting
