Production

The narrative often pushed by mainstream media is that automation is a looming omnipresent threat that will one day steal the jobs of millions around the globe, but will this really be the case? Instead, is this simply the next step in automating monotonous tasks, driving manufacturing to its full potential, and creating a more efficient world overall? To explore this idea further, Electronic Specifier spoke to Joe Booth, CEO of Altus Group, who ...

hofer powertrain continues to strengthen its existing software and electronics engineering expertise on a global scale.

Whether it's a millimetre-small fastener, complex precision optics or metre-sized machinery parts, the cleanliness requirement for high-tech components is becoming stricter and more demanding in numerous branches of industry, Ecoclean aims to help. Although the exact specifications vary depending on the part, sector and application, most conventional cleaning systems are unable to achieve the result required to ensure consistent product quality. ...

Toyo Ink has announced that it has established a manufacturing subsidiary, LioChem e-Materials LLC, for the production of Lioaccum conductive carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersions used in lithium-ion battery (LiB) cathodes.

DELO, global specialist manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer electronics and semiconductor industries, has developed a line lamp for curing adhesives and other multi-functional polymers.

Advantest says that it entered into an agreement to acquire Taiwan-based Shin Puu Technology Co., Ltd. ("Shin Puu”).

New partnership demonstrates StoreDot’s dual commitment to a fast and responsible transition to electric vehicles.

Advantest will highlight leading-edge test technology, including advanced memory, 5G, AI, high-performance computing (HPC) and nanotechnology, as well as its ESG initiatives at Semicon Korea in Seoul (February 1-3).

The supply disruption in electronic components markets over the last two years and the extended manufacturer lead-times that have resulted has led some organisations to turn to sources of supply that they would probably never consider in ‘normal’ market conditions. But purchasing outside manufacturer authorised channels opens the door to many risks, not least that of the unwitting import and use of counterfeit devices.

Delivery difficulties and price increases for intermediate products, raw materials, and energies affect companies in all industries. In addition to increased demand, the reasons for this are insufficient production capacities, transport problems, and production losses at suppliers. This results in new challenges. Beyond these higher purchase prices, longer waiting times, and increased planning effort, companies also have to accept sales losses, a...