Jennifer Read, Author at EMSNow

How is the OEM/EMS partnership evolving in electronics manufacturing?

Posted by Jennifer Read | Aug 2, 2019 | Feature, EMS, OEM, Smart Factory

Traditionally it has been the role of the OEM to set the design rules in terms of which components or materials are used by their contract manufacturer. The EMS partner then simply assembles the product according to these specifications. But with electronic component shortages remaining a continuing challenge, it makes sense for OEMs to involve their manufacturing partners at the earliest possible opportunity. Here JJS Manufacturing’s Neil Sharp discusses some other changes to this relationship.

OnRobot Opens First US Office Exclusively Dedicated to Research & Development in Los Angeles, California

Posted by Jennifer Read | Aug 1, 2019 | News, Artificial Intelligence, People, Smart Factory

New office location in Culver City provides OnRobot opportunity to attract talent and add new products to a portfolio including robotic grippers inspired by lizards and sensors lending a human touch to robot arms LOS ANGELES,...

Despite 38% Sales Decline, DRAM Expected to Remain Largest IC Market

Posted by Jennifer Read | Aug 1, 2019 | Analysis, Components, Semiconductor

NAND flash sales forecast to slide 32%, still ranked third-largest IC market this year.IC Insights recently released its Mid-Year Update to The McClean Report 2019. The update included IC Insights’ ranking of the 33 largest IC...

Five Cybersecurity Trends to Watch Out For in 2019

Posted by Jennifer Read | Aug 1, 2019 | Feature, Computing, Industry 4.0, Smart Factory, Software, Supply Chain

As technologies and security tools change, cybercriminals are adapting their strategies, creating new threats and revamping known ones. Outdated systems and lack of awareness of current vulnerabilities create significant risk for companies and individuals. Staying up-to-date on current trends makes a big difference when it comes to security and is required for effective security teams.

Smartphone Shipments Decline 2.3% in the Second Quarter on Continued Challenges Across Most Major Regions, According to ID

Posted by Jennifer Read | Aug 1, 2019 | Analysis, Comms, Consultants, Consumer

FRAMINGHAM, Mass. – Worldwide smartphones shipments declined 2.3% year over year in the second quarter of 2019 (2Q19) for the strongest quarterly performance since 2Q18, according to preliminary data from the International Data...

Lindsay Goldberg to Acquire Creation Technologies

Posted by Jennifer Read | Jul 31, 2019 | News, Americas, EMS

VANCOUVER, BC and NEW YORK, NY – Creation Technologies LP (“Creation”) and Lindsay Goldberg, a private investment firm that focuses on partnering with families, founders and management teams seeking to actively build their...

U.S.Hourly Earnings and Weekly Hours Worked Increase at Small Businesses in July: IHS Markit

Posted by Jennifer Read | Jul 31, 2019 | Analysis, Consultants

The Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch shows small business job growth fell 0.15 percent in July; Wages continue to trend up as hourly earnings growth, weekly earnings growth, and hours worked rise The Paychex...

Indium Corporation to Feature “No-Spatter” Flux-Cored Wire at SMTA International

Posted by Jennifer Read | Jul 31, 2019 | News, Americas, Exhibitions, SMT Equipment, Solder paste

Indium Corporation will feature its “no-spatter” flux-cored wire, Core 230-RC, at SMTA International, September 22-26, in Rosemont, Illinois, USA. Indium Corporation’s Core 230-RC is specially developed to meet the demanding...

EMEA Server Spending Increased 4.1% Year Over Year in Q1 2019, According to IDC

Posted by Jennifer Read | Jul 31, 2019 | Analysis, Computing, Europe

FRANKFURT— The International Data Corporation (IDC) Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Quarterly Server Tracker shows that in the first quarter of 2019 (1Q19) the EMEA server market reported a year-over-year increase in...

Understanding Component Shortages (and How to Survive Them)

Posted by Jennifer Read | Jul 31, 2019 | Feature, Components, EMS, Supply Chain

“Managing 700,000 parts across 27,000 suppliers at any given time provides us with unique insight into key commodity trends, strategies and shortages. Therefore, it goes without saying that it’s been an interesting few years in direct procurement.” Jabil’s Graham Scott blogs about what to expect for the second half of 2019.

Author: Jennifer Read