102 SMT007 MAGAZINE I MAY 2025
TOP TEN
EDITOR'S
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"The EMS sector saw a pickup in book-
ings in the last month, bringing the stron-
gest book-to-bill ratio since May 2024,"
said Shawn DuBravac, IPC's chief econ-
omist. "While year-to-date trends remain
down for 2025, demand continues at a
robust pace."
North American EMS Industry
Up 1.7% in February
IPC continued its
important discussion of
the operational impact of
new tariff policies on the
electronics manufacturing
supply chain by
addressing a primarily
European audience in
a webinar on Thursday, April 10. This webinar
focused on critical developments in global trade
policy affecting Europe, and how trade tensions
are influencing strategic decisions across the
electronics supply chain.
IPC Webinar Review: Tariff Tensions
Influence Electronics Supply Chain
Global sourcing is an
indispensable strategy
for many companies
seeking cost efficiency,
diverse suppliers, and
access to innovative
products. However,
this landscape is fraught with challenges that can
jeopardize even the most well-planned sourcing
initiatives.This column explores critical steps to
avoid pitfalls in global sourcing.
Global Sourcing Spotlight: Watch Out!
Avoiding Pitfalls in Global Sourcing
Frank Medina, Technica USA, and Juan Arango, PARMI USA, share their
enthusiasm for a new partnership that expands Technica's territory and
product offerings under EMC's ownership.
Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Expanding
Horizons—Technica's New Partnership and Innovations
The Test Connection, Inc. (TTCI)
Joins PCBAA as First and Only
Test Engineering Company
The Test Connection Inc. (TTCI), a leading
provider of electronic test and manufactur-
ing solutions, proudly announces its mem-
bership in the Printed Circuit Board Asso-
ciation of America (PCBAA), becoming the
first and currently the only test engineer-
ing company to join this vital consortium
dedicated to strengthening domestic PCB
manufacturing and supply chains.
