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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I JANUARY 2026 From the Show PHOTO GALLERY Global Electronics Association Hand Soldering Competitions Short Electronics Manufacturing Powers U.S. Growth In Every Issue MilAero007 Highlights Career Opportunities Educational Resources Advertiser Index 40 61 34 57 62 63 Why 2025 Mattered for Electronics Manufacturing Innovation rippled across the entire electronics supply chain in 2025, from semiconductor packaging and substrate materials to denser boards and more robust designs. This issue explores these defining moments and what we can expect in the year to come. Features A Look Back at 2025 as an Inflection Point by Nolan Johnson Confronting an Era of Transformation in Europe by Marcy LaRont EMS Suppliers: Consider Selling Your Data as a Service by Nolan Johnson I-Connect007's 2025 Editor's Picks by I- Connect007 Staff China Leads Hand Soldering World Championship by Philippe Leonard Feature Columns Nolan's Notes: Welcome to a Strong 2026! by Nolan Johnson SMT Perspectives and Prospects: 12 Use Cases for Artificial Intelligence in 2026 by Dr. Jennie S. Hwang Interview & Article Zuken Automating Wire Harness Design Tools with Paul Har vell and Geo Ng Road to Reliability: High Voltage Auxiliaries on the Road by Stanton Rak 14 22 28 36 38 6 8 42 50 JA N UA RY 2 0 2 6