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84 SMT007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2025 "The EMS sector saw a pickup in bookings in the last month, bringing the strongest book-to-bill ratio since May 2024," said Shawn DuBravac, IPC's chief economist. "While year-to-date trends remain down for 2025, demand continues at a robust pace." TOP TEN EDITOR'S PICKS In light of ongoing climate challenges, the electronics industry is poised for a transformative shift driven by heightened consumer and corporate awareness of sustainable practices and circularity. INEMI (International Electronics Manufacturing Initiative) enlisted the help of the electronics industry to roadmap that transformation in electronics manufacturing. This article provides an overview of the resulting sustainable electronics roadmap and how to get involved. Roadmapping Sustainability: Paving the Way for Eco- friendly Electronics Standards Driving Factory of the Future Thomas Marktscheffel is enthusiastic about what is possible today with manufacturing's use of data and how that is an evolved vision for Factory of the Future. Though this industry buzz phrase is currently focused solely on EMS, it is reflective of what is coming for PCB fabricators as well. North American EMS Industry Up 1.7% in February Finding Strength Through Laughter: IPC Women in Electronics Reception Inspires and Engages The IPC APEX EXPO 2025 Women in Electronics Reception brought together women for an insightful presentation by keynote speaker Jody Urquhart, a motivational speaker, comedienne, and author. A central theme of Urquhart's talk was the challenge of belonging in male-dominated work environments. She encouraged women to embrace their natural strengths—empathy, compassion, and emotional intelligence– not only foster stronger connections but also enhance leadership effectiveness.

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