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This month, we spotlight MKS Inc., which is expanding its role as an essential supplier to the PCB, assembly, and semiconductor supply chains. In addition to my interview with President and CEO John T.C. Lee, we examine the company's efforts to develop technologies that bring high-end solutions to real-world manufacturing challenges. Together, they offer a powerful look inside an important in- dustry company. I also want to share some thoughts on my summer travels. In June, I went to Lithuania for the EIPC Summer Conference and to visit Teltonika's impres- sive manufacturing operation. In August, I attended the Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia (THECA) show, where I spoke with the leaders of several PCB companies through interviews and tours. These are very different geographies and markets, but their energy is palpable as they tackle A Frighteningly Good October Issue M A RCY 'S M U S I N G S BY M A RCY L A RO N T, I - C O N N ECT 0 07 8 I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2026