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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I MARCH 2026 In Every Issue MilAero007 Highlights Career Opportunities Educational Resources Advertiser Index 32 61 66 67 Spotlight on Europe Europe's EMS sector has contracted and the landscape has shifted, but momentum is building again. As defense priorities grow and supply chains are reevaluated, industry and policymakers are moving to strengthen regional capabilities. This issue explores how Europe is positioning its electronics ecosystem for a more resilient future. 8 14 28 22 34 44 54 6 18 MARCH 2026 Feature Interviews A Critical Moment for Europe's Electronics Ecosystem with Alison James SMT Renting Redefining Equipment Investments with Christian Thers A New Strategic Partnership in Europe with Sara Menclossi and Craig Wright Feature Articles A Balanced Approach Needed to Regulate PFAS in Electronics by Dr. Diana Radovan EIPC Winter Conference 2026: Innovation, Energy, and Sustainability with Pete Starkey An Update on the EU Sustainability Omnibus by Dr. Diana Radovan Articles Road to Reliability: Safety First—ADAS, Connectivity, and Interfaces on the Road to Reliability by Stan Rak Columns Nolan's Notes: Our Spotlight on Europe by Nolan Johnson Powering the Future: How Packaging Choices Make or Break Performance by Brian Buyea Shorts A Faster Path to Funded Workforce Training in California by Victoria Hawkins Top Three Reads: Tariffs, AI Agents, and the Rise of Consumer Robots by John W. Mitchell PEDC: Built for the Design Communit y by the Design Communit y by Peter Tranitz 27 43 52