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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I NOVEMBER 2025 N OV E M B E R 2 0 2 5 Spotlight on Mexico Mexico isn't just part of the electronics manufacturing conversation—it's leading it. From growing investments to cross-border collaborations, Mexico is fast becoming the center of electronics in North America. 8 10 16 22 26 28 32 44 48 50 53 54 58 60 64 Features Nolan's Notes: Is Mexico the Pulse of Electronics in the Americas? by Nolan Johnson Mexico's Moment in Electronics Manufacturing El Momento de México en la Manufactura Electrónica by Lorena Villanueva, Global Electronics Association Mexico Mexico's Evolving Trade Landscape for Electronics La Evolución del Panorama Comercial de México en la Industria Electrónica by Yazmin Elizabeth González Vázquez, COFOCE Guanajuato Be One of Many: How Women Are Shaping Electronics Ser Una Más: Cómo las Mujeres Están Dando Forma a la Electrónica by Ada Gastelum Anciaux The Heart of the Electronics Industry Beats in Guanajuato El Corazón de la Industria Electrónica Late en Guanajuato by Lorena Villanueva, Global Electronics Association Mexico 34, 37 Alejandro Hernández 40, 43 Salomón Ceballos Mexico's First Soldering Championship México ya Tiene a su Campeón del Hand Soldering Championship by Juan Balderrama, Global Electronics Association Mexico A Mindset of Sustainability Beyond Compliance La Sostenibilidad en Tiempos de Incertidumbre by Barjouth Aguilar, Flex Redefining IPC Training in the Digital Era Redefiniendo la Capacitación en la Era Digital by Ivan Luna, AHR IPC Training Center Goaltech: Engineering the Workforce of Tomorrow Goaltech: Ingeniando la Fuerza Laboral del Futuro by Alejandra Luna and Noe Rojas, Goaltech A b o u t t h e C ove r Our cover for this month's issue honors Día de los Muertos, a vibrant Mexican holiday celebrated November 1 and 2. It's a joyous time to remember deceased ancestors through happy memories and stories. This cover reflects the past, present, and hopeful future for Mexico's electronics manufacturing industry.