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Industry 4.0 Concerns E
A transition to automated
data and process manage-
ment is irrefutable; but,
while this heralds smart
supply chains that bring
enhanced agility, produc-
tivity and profitability,
many are adopting a "wait
and see" approach.
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Tariffs on China Could Harm
U.S. Electronics Companies
E
IPC—Association Connect-
ing Electronics Industries
has warned that the Trump
administration's plan to
impose higher tariffs on
goods imported from China
could harm many small- and medium-sized
U.S. electronics manufacturers that rely on
Chinese materials, components and equip-
ment to produce their products.
7
Three Trends to Watch in Electronics
Manufacturing in 2018
E
Year-on-year electronics manufacturing is
seeing seismic changes as new technology and
digitalization disrupts the marketplace.
8
How to Assess Top Talent
when Recruiting for Key
Manufacturing Roles
E
While growth is often seen as
a sign of success, if you fail to
manage growth correctly, it
can quickly turn and bite you
in a similar way to a business
in decline.
9
RTW IPC APEX EXPO: CFX—The IPC
Connected Factory Initiative
E
David Bergman from
the IPC speaks with
I-Connect007's Pete
Starkey about how the
CFX format has been
developed, and the
excited response to the
CFX Visitor Experience
at the IPC APEX EXPO 2018.
J
IMI's Revenues Grew 38% in the
First Quarter of 2018
E
Integrated Micro-
Electronics Inc.
(IMI) announced
that its first quar-
ter 2018 revenues
stood at $325.8
million, up 38%
year-on-year, buoyed by the strong revenue
growth of its automotive, industrial and tele-
communications segments, and contributions
from its recently acquired entities.
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