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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I SEPTEMBER 2026 September 2026 In Every Issue MilAero007 Highlights Career Opportunities Educational Resources Advertiser Index 38 76 84 85 Mexico's Time Has Come As Mexico expands its electronics manufacturing capabilities, its value to the North American supply chain is proving to be about much more than nearshoring. This issue looks at what's driving investment in Mexico, the trade and sourcing decisions behind it, and what manufacturers are learning as they build a connected and resilient North American electronics ecosystem. 6 10 32 36 40 42 48 28 54 66 70 From The Editor Nolan's Notes Why Mexico's Time Has Come by Nolan Johnson Features SMTA Guadalajara: 15 Years of Advancement in Electronics Manufacturing by Ana Maria Mendoza Mexico Solders On With Indium Corporation by Nolan Johnson Infographic: Mexico Trade Trends The Human Side of Latin American Electronics with Joel Sainz Heller and SEHO Investing in Mexico with Paul Lancaster Mexico's Answer to Bypassing the Panama Canal by Nolan Johnson Columns Bridging the Pacific Why Global Manufacturing Is No Longer Optional by Tianming Liu Knocking Down the Bone Pile Minimizing X-ray Dosage During PCB Inspection by Nash Bell Powering The Future From Substrate to System: The Power Module Assembly by Brian Buyea Article Preparing For a New Laminate Supply Reality by Mark Goodwin Mexico's Manufacturing: A Story Bigger Than Nearshoring by I-Connect007 Editorial Team 14 Shorts LG Electronics Expands Latin American Manufacturing With New Smart Factory in Brazil 46