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Electronics Industry Wrestles
With Cost Pressures and
Weaker Profitability
Over the next six months, electronics manufacturers
expect material and labor costs to remain high,
while ease of recruitment is expected to remain
challenging. Demand, however, will remain intact.
IPC Rebrands as Global
Electronics Association:
Interview With Dr. John
W. Mitchell
IPC is embracing the rapid advance-
ment of technology with a bold deci-
sion to change its name to the Global
Electronics Association. This name
more accurately reflects the full breadth of its work and the mod-
ern realities of electronics manufacturing.
Reshoring Expert to
Speak at WHMA Global
Leadership Summit
Harry Moser, founder of the Reshoring
Initiative, will be among the expert
speakers at the upcoming event, Jan.
27–29, in Las Vegas. The event also
features networking opportunities,
roundtable discussions, workshops,
and the exhibit hall.
Zentech Staying—
and Excelling—In
Their Lane
Michael Seltzer, chief commercial
officer at Zentech Manufacturing,
helps define his company's
niche and why it has mattered
to them over nearly three decades.
Should a company shift with
the markets or stay true to its
mission? Find out how Michael
has helped the company truly
understand its vision.
Knocking Down the Bone Pile:
Addressing End-of-life
Component Solderability
Issues, Part 4
Solderability testing evaluates how effectively
molten solder wets the surface of electronic
components, indicating how easily a strong and
reliable solder joint can be formed. Different
alloys, including lead-based and lead-free
solders, can exhibit distinct wetting behaviors,
making accurate testing essential for ensuring
reliable assembly.
