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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2025 S h o r t s Georgia Tech to Build $20M National AI Supercomputer Invisible Material Could Revolutionise Smart Tech IIM Calcutta Launches Advanced Programme in Smart Manufacturing Leadership A Hybrid Photonic-terahertz Chip for Communications and Sensing I n E ve r y I s s u e MilAero007 Highlights SMT007 Top 10 Career Opportunities Educational Resources Advertiser Index 17 29 48 56 50 68 71 78 79 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 5 Spotlight on India Why is everyone talking about India? The Indian subcontinent is fast emerging as a rising star in Asian electronics manufactur- ing. In this month's issue, we take you on a virtual tour of India's rapidly growing ecosystem, guided by the experts from the Global Electronics Association's India office, who share on-the- ground insights into opportunities, challenges, and what's driving the momentum. Features Building Electronics Excellence in India with David Bergman India: A Rising Exporter Still Dependent on Global Inputs by the Global Electronics Association Cyient DLM, A Voice From the Frontlines by Arpita Das IPC Certification Growth and Standards Engagement in India by Gaurab Majumdar India's Aerospace and Defence Engineered for Power, Driven by Electronics by Gaurab Majumdar IEMI 2026 Bengaluru: Shaping the Next Era of Electronics by Arpita Das Columns Everyone Has Their Eye on India by Nolan Johnson Odd-form Assembly: Dedicated Insertion Equipment Matters by Josh Casper Together for a Perfect PCB Solution by Tom Yang Best Practices for Electronic Component Salvaging by Nash Bell Articles The Road to Reliability: Why EV Electronics Matter More Than Ever by Stanton Rak How PCBA Excellence Transforms High-mix Operations by Chintan Sanghani Sustainability and Selective Soldering by Dr. Samuel McMaster 8 14 18 22 26 30 6 40 52 62 34 44 58