EMS@C-LEVEL
As Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and SCOOP writer, Philip Stoten, continues to talk to EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) executives he learns more about their individual and collective experiences and their expectations for their own businesses and for the entire electronic manufacturing industry.
Episodes
236 episodes
That's an Electronica 2024 Wrap with Eric and Phil: Show Success, Globalization, Politics, Inventory, Labor, AI and More
Join EMSNOW Publisher Eric Miscoll and I on an exhilarating journey through the bustling corridors of electronica 2024. Uncover the hidden dynamics and global connections of the electronics industry as we navigate the challenges of excess inven...
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Electronica 24: Strategic Acquisition and the Future of Digital Supply Chains with Kevin Decker-Weiss
Join us for a compelling conversation with Kevin Decker-Weiss, the former Managing Director of CircuitByte, now steering sales for the electronics division at znt-Richter. We unravel the strategic acquisition of CircuitByte by znt-Richter—a for...
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Electronica 24: Mo Mirvakili's Journey from Bathroom Lab to Breakthrough Technology
What if a pandemic experiment could lead to a groundbreaking innovation in power supply technology? Join me as Mo Mirvakili from Seron Electronics shares his story of necessity and invention, which began in the unlikeliest of places—a bathroom ...
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Electronica 24: Supplyframe's Richard Barnett on Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in Supply Chains
What happens when speed, agility, and digital transformation collide in the vibrant world of electronics supply chains? Join me, Philip Stoten, alongside Richard Barnett, CMO and SaaS Sales Lead at SupplyChamp, as we explore the energy an...
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Challenging Economic Conditions and Shifting Landscapes in Global Manufacturing with TTI's Jeff Ray
What does the future hold for electronics manufacturing as we edge towards 2025? Join me for a conversation with Jeff Ray, SVP from TTI, as we explore the complexities of untangling post-COVID supply chains and navigating the predictions and ch...
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Electronica 24: Conflict to Creativity in Ukraine with IKT's Yevhen Horniuk
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Yevhen Horniuk from IKT Electronics, an EMS company demonstrating remarkable resilience amidst adversity. As the world focuses on the conflict in Ukraine, Yevgen takes us behind the scenes of navigatin...
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Electronica 24: A Glimpse into Asteelflash's Innovative Future with Nicolas Denis and Dragan Persic
Nicolas Denis, the CEO of Asteelflash Group, and Dragan Persic, GM of their Tunisia facility, share the strategic pivots and forward-thinking measures guiding this global French-based EMS company through a challenging 2024. Despite a dip ...
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Electronica 24: Eleonetech CEO on Electronics Manufacturing in Tunisia with EMSNOW's Eric Miscoll
Discover the secrets behind the success of Eleonetech, a rising star in the Tunisian electronics manufacturing landscape, as Khaled Daami, their charismatic CEO, gives us an insider's tour. Along with host Eric Miscoll of EMSNOW, Khaled shares ...
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Electronica 24: Aimtron and the Future of Indian Manufacturing with Nirmal Vasani
Discover the remarkable journey of Aimtron with Nirmal Vasani, part of the original ownership family, and the current Senior Director of Technology, as he shares his insights from the show floor of Electronica 2024. What does it take for a comp...
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Electronica 24: Steve Driver on Fresh Talent and Green Tech in the PCB World
Discover how innovation meets sustainability with Steve Driver, CEO of Jiva Materials as we uncover the transformative journey of creating a green solution for printed circuit boards (PCBs). When industry veteran Steve teams up with young innov...
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Electronics 24: Navigating Slovenia's EMS Industry with SG Automotive's Klaus Schuster and Eric Miscoll
EMSNOW discusses Slovenia's thriving EMS industry with Klaus Schuster from SG Automotive. His company faces fierce competition to maintains its position in the automotive sector. Klaus discusses SGA's unique approach, offering a wide range of s...
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Electronica 24: Peter Gutschi on How AI is Shaping the Future of Manufacturing
Join me as I sit down with Peter Gutschi at Electronica 2024 to explore how the future of manufacturing is being reshaped by artificial intelligence. This episode unravels the real-world impact of AI on the shop floor and beyond, uncovering how...
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Electronica 24: Omron's Innovations in Electronic Inspection Technologies
Discover how inspection technologies are reshaping the future of manufacturing with insights from Grischa Wasmus of Omron. Promising a transformation in quality control, Grischa discusses Omron’s innovations, like their latest SPI system and th...
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Electronica 24: From Crisis Management to Strategic Efficiency, with Cofactr CEO Matthew Haber
Catch the latest insights from Matthew Haber, co-founder and CEO of Cofactr, as we explore how their inventory management solutions are changing the EMS and OEM industries. Find out how Cofactr is tackling persistent supply chain challenges, ma...
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Electronica 24: The Crucial Role of PCBs and Advanced IC Substrates with Matthias Pirs from AT&S
What if the future of Europe's microelectronics industry hinges on the critical yet often overlooked role of printed circuit boards? Join me as I sit down with Matthias Pirs, the Director of Corporate Affairs at AT&S, to explore this narrat...
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Startup to Award Winner: Exploring Stentech's Innovations with co-founder Sergio Juarez Madrid
Unlock the secrets behind Stentech's industry-leading innovations with Sergio Juarez Madrid, Mexico GM and co-founder, as we explore the evolution of this pioneering company at SMTA Guadalajara 2024. Sergio sheds light on how their engine...
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Electronica 24: Revolutionizing Test Technology in PCBA and Semiconductor with Seica's Luca Corli
Experience the cutting-edge world of test technology through the eyes of Luca Corli, Sales Director from SEICA. Discover how the electronics industry is pivoting from simply expanding capacity to enhancing capabilities with a sharp focus on qua...
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Electronica 24: Jack Herring, Jiva Materials Founder on Pioneering Biodegradable Solutions in PCB Manufacturing
Uncover the groundbreaking innovations in sustainable electronics with my guest, Jack Herring, Founder and Chief Product Officer of Jiva Materials, as he shares the journey from a university assignment to transforming the PCB industry. Wi...
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Electronica 24: Harnessing AI for Digital Transformation in Electronics and Semiconductors
Unlock the potential of AI in manufacturing as I sit down with Augusto Vilarinho from Critical Manufacturing to explore the future of digital transformation in electronics and semiconductors. Augusto shares his expertise on the paradigm shift t...
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Electronica 24: Harald Eppinger, Koh Young Europe talks to EMSNOW's Eric Miscoll
What if the future of European electronics hinges on rekindling the pride of 'Made in Germany'? Join Eric and as we explore this notion with Harald Eppinger from Koh Young Technology at Electronica 2024. As we journey through the evolutio...
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Electronica 24: Dirk Stans on Navigating the European Electronics Industry with Innovation and Collaboration
Join us as we uncover the complex dynamics of the European electronics industry with Dirk Stans from Eurocircuits. What if the key to thriving through geopolitical shifts lies in a robust balance between prototype development and volume product...
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IPC at Electronica 24: Unifying the Electronics Industry with Sanjay Huprikar
Join me for an engaging conversation with Sanjay Huprikar, President, Europe and South Asia Operations at IPC, as we explore the vibrant and collaborative atmosphere of the IPC booth at Electronica 2024. You'll gain insights into how IPC is mak...
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IPC at Electronica 24: Strategic Collaboration and Self-Reliance in a Global Market
IPC Senior Director Europe, Government Relations Alison James sheds light on the intricate relationship between the electronics industry and European institutions, delving into the significant strides made through collaboration and constant com...
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IPC at Electronica 24: AI in Manufacturing, Talent and Training with John Mitchell
Can AI revolutionize the workforce without placing jobs at risk? Join me as I uncover the intricacies of this pressing question with John Mitchell, President and CEO of IPC, at Electronica 2024. We dive into the current talent issues and explor...
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IPC at Electronica 24: Global Strategies, Emerging Market Opportunities and Government Relations
Explore the challenges of navigating the rapidly shifting electronics landscape as I catch up with IPC Vice President of Global Government Relations Chris Mitchell at Electronica 2024 in Munich. With political changes on the horizon, especially...
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