OCTOBER 2024 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 99
Ideally, we would all be
aware of what future tech-
nology demands will be,
at least for the near future,
and take steps to be pre-
pared to meet those demands. For most of
us, however, while we may be aware of what's
coming in terms of production requirements,
we usually don't do much to get ready for
them until we're forced to by the market.
Most writers focus on one famous
person and what they have to say
about business, sports, leader-
ship, or whatever, but in his book
Notorious: Leadership Lessons
from History's Most Notorious
Leaders, I-Connect007 columnist
and author Steve Williams
researched the leadership styles of many famous
people. Here's the real kicker: He focused on the
infamous rather than the famous; the notorious,
and the so-called "bad" guys.
Data-driven digital solutions for decision
support, process optimization, and opera-
tional efficiency have emerged as essen-
tial elements for the PCB manufacturing
industry, leveraging technologies such as
IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), machine
learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI)
to provide real-time insights into equipment
health and performance in the first place.
DIS Technology has long been known
for being an equipment builder dedi-
cated to PCB and assembly registration.
Amidst a backdrop of increasing sales
and expanding product lines, DIS has
inaugurated a new facility and doubled
its previous footprint. This move was
aimed at enhancing operational
efficiency and addressing space
constraints that had plagued them
for years, as well as allowing for the
opportunity to expand their technology
offering for their customers.
In October, there will be a recess for the
home stretch of the campaign; in Novem-
ber and December, there will be one
more round of policy action by the "lame
duck" office holders before the new U.S.
government takes office in January. Now
is the time for us to try and get those
ducks in a row.
Technological road
mapping plays a
fundamental role in
many companies'
innovation strategies.
While doing product
development and organizational planning in the
industry, I found roadmaps to be excellent tools
for strategic and future planning.
For the latest news and information, visit PCB007.com
Dan's Biz Bookshelf:
'Notorious: Leadership Lessons'
The Government Circuit:
News on Defense Electronics,
Europe, and Sustainability
Inside the New Facility at DIS
One World, One Industry: Mastering
Technology Prognostication
How We Deal With a Technology
Roadmap
Data-driven Industrial Digital
Solutions Drive Quality and
Reduce Costs
