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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2025 S h o r t s Book Excerpt: The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to... Factory Analytics Global Robot Demand in Factories Doubles Over 10 Years Flex Power Modules Partners With Renesas to Deliver Next-gen Power Management Solutions DRAM Prices to Continue Rising in 4Q25 I n E ve r y I s s u e MilAero007 SMT007 Top 10 Career Opportunities Educational Resources Advertiser Index 24 30 35 40 42 72 75 80 81 O CTO B E R 2 0 2 5 Production Software Integration EMS companies need advanced software systems to thrive and compete. But these systems require significant effort to integrate and deploy. What is the reality, and how can we make it easier for everyone? Features Nolan's Notes: Tariffs, Technologies, and Optimization by Nolan Johnson MES Software Tools Need Thoughtful Integration with Thiago Guimaraes Simplifying Software Integration for Every Factory by Davina McDonnell Why Digitalization Is Critical to Manufacturing with Hugo Leite and João Roque Five Ways to Revolutionize Sales by Nolan Johnson Columns SMT Perspectives & Prospects: Artificial Intelligence Part 6: Data Module 1 by Dr. Jennie H. Hwang Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Revamp Your Components With BGA Reballing by Nash Bell Articles Mapping the EV landscape: Markets, Platforms, and Powertrains by Stanton Rak Pushing Boundaries in Measuring Board Warpage with Neil Hubble Sensors: The Invisible Force Behind Modern Convenience and Safety by Sanjeev Mane Unlocking the Promise of AI in Electronics Manufacturing by Shobhit Agrawal 6 14 20 32 36 8 50 26 44 56 62