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SMT007 TOP 10
The Government Circuit: From Tax
Policy to Tariffs, Denver to Delhi,
Speaking Up for Electronics
The June 3 opening ceremony of AT&S's HTB3 facility in
Leoben, Austria, was a milestone moment for Europe's
electronics ecosystem. HTB3 is now the first and only
facility in Europe capable of both developing and pro-
ducing high-perfor-
mance IC substrates—
the advanced plat-
forms that allow pow-
erful chips to connect,
process, and function.
Standard of Excellence: The Role
of Technology in Enhancing the
Customer Experience
Customer relationship management
(CRM) systems are a cornerstone of
modern customer experience strate-
gies. By consolidating customer data
from various touchpoints, businesses
can gain valuable insights into cus-
tomer behaviors, preferences, and needs.
Electronics Industry Demand Holds
Steady Amid Tariff Turbulence
Despite tariff concerns and rising material and labor
costs, electronics industry demand is holding steady.
The New
Order Index
expanded this
month, sig-
naling ongo-
ing demand
strength.
Flex Announces
Collaboration with MIT
To Advance the Future
of Manufacturing With
AI and Automation
As a founding member of the INM
Industry Consortium, Flex will work
closely with MIT researchers, educators,
and fellow industry leaders to support
cutting-edge projects that apply AI,
machine automation, and new system-
level approaches to manufacturing.
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Tariffs: Hope for the
Best, Plan for the Worst
We reconnected with attorney James
Kim to learn how the current trade deal
dynamics are affecting the industry.
James is a former U.S. Customs and
Border Protection attorney with years of
experience working directly with client
companies on import and export issues.
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