Navigating the Future of Global Electronics Manufacturing with Koh Young’s Joel Scutchfield

What’s the future of the global electronics manufacturing industry? What challenges and opportunities lie ahead? Philip Stoten sat down with  Koh Young America’s GM, Joel Scutchfield, to dissect these questions and more. They discussed the global trends, underlined at Productronica 2023. Joel walks us through the impact of COVID-19 and how emerging technologies like EV, battery, green energy, and AI are reshaping the industry.

We also delved into the industry’s talent challenges and the increasing expectations on AI-enabled automation. Joel spoke about their K-Smart software and its role in simplifying processes and reducing personnel dependency. With an eye on the future, we shifted our discussion to the wider global economic landscape. Joel gave us his insights on how factors such as fluctuating interest rates, geopolitical issues, and the burgeoning demand for electric vehicles could potentially influence the electronics manufacturing industry. We explore the imperativeness of operational excellence and efficiency, especially in a year of limited growth. Wrapping up, we highlighted the changing role of technology in augmenting productivity and priming the industry for potential growth in 2025.

Like every episode of EMS@C-Level, this one was sponsored by global inspection leader Koh Young (https://www.kohyoung.com) and Adaptable Automation Specialist Launchpad.build (https://launchpad.build).