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
192 episodes
Adding The Forth Dimension: Game Changing Thermal Profiling Technology from iRaptor Founder Vitor Barros
I explore machine behavior with our special guest, Vitor Barros from iRaptor, as he introduces us to their revolutionary 4D profiler. This episode provides insights into how temperature and vibration mapping are transforming quality control and...
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Revolutionizing Inspection with AI: Loopr.ai Founder & CEO Priyansha Bagaria on EMS@C-Level
Join us as we unveil how Priyansha Bagaria, founder of Loopr.ai, is steering the AI revolution in manufacturing. From her roots in a family-run electrical insulation business in India to pioneering AI solutions, Priyansha shares insightful anec...
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Zero Defects in Manufacturing: A Deep Dive into Advanced AOI Solutions with Aaron Shelton from WIT
Join me as I talk to Aaron Shelton from WIT, a pioneering Japanese company, to uncover the secrets behind their inspection solutions. Aaron explains how their technology serves as a critical verification tool for Automated Optical Inspection (A...
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The Rise of SMTA Guadalajara and Pemtron's Automotive Success, with Jaime Arreola
What if a grassroots event could transform into a major industry powerhouse? Join us as Jaime takes us through SMTA Guadalajara's rise from a small tabletop event in a hotel to a major trade show, showcasing how collaboration among industry pro...
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EMS & The Economist: Industrial Action, Election Inertia, Automation, Trends, and the Global Supply Chain
How are EMS companies navigating the tumultuous world of electronics manufacturing and supply chain, as recent disruptions like port closures and hurricanes put the industry's resilience to the test yet again. Join Shawn DuBravac, IPC chief eco...
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Hanwha's Tech Innovations and Global Electronics Insights with Jonny Nichols
Curious about how Hanwha transformed from a Samsung acquisition to an innovator in technology? Join me as Jonny Nichols, VP of Marketing for North America, shares the brand's journey, offering insights into their strategic innovations and...
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Revolutionizing Screen Printing: Stentech’s BluePrint Technology with President & COO Brent Nolan
Discover the game-changing advancements in stencil manufacturing with Brent Nolan, President & COO of Stentech Holdings as he explains the thinking behind their award-winning BluePrint technology. Learn how Stentech is tackling long-standin...
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PARMI's Vision and AI Innovations with new Americas Head of SMT and Business Development Juan Arango
Join me at SMTA Guadalajara 2024 as I sit down with industry expert and old friend Juan Arango, newly appointed at Head of SMT and Business Development at PARMI USA. Juan shares PARMI's strategic vision for expanding their footprint in the Amer...
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Inside Quiptech with John Tobin: Leading with Innovation, Quality and Service
Meet John Tobin, México Manager for Quiptech, as he shares insights on how their own "Made in Mexico" technology is not only winning prestigious awards but also creating local jobs and boosting the Mexican market. Hear about their cutting-edge ...
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Streamlining Supply Chains and Reducing Costs: ROCKA's Rapid Global Expansion
What if you could streamline your supply chain and cut costs without sacrificing quality? Join us at SMTA Guadalajara 2024 as we chat with Justin Worden from ROCKA, who uncovers the secrets behind the company's rapid global expansion and its un...
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SMTA's Success: Insights from Guadalajara with Tom Forsythe
Discover the secrets behind SMTA's success in Mexico's booming electronics industry with insights from Tom Forsythe, a former board member of the SMTA, and Vice President of Kyzen Corporation, recoded on location at the SMTA Guadalajara 2024. E...
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EMS & The Economist: Geopolitical Factors Shaping the Manufacturing Sector
Can the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts revive stagnant capital investment and business confidence? Join IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac as we unravel the intricate dynamics shaping the North American economy in our latest episode of EM...
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TECH4GOOD SPECIAL: 3D-Printed Prosthetics and Hearing Aid Projects for Children in War-Torn Regions
What if cutting-edge technology could revolutionize the lives of children in need, especially those in refugee camps or war-torn environments? Join 3DP4ME.org founder, Jason Szolomayer and I for a captivating conversation uncovering the i...
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European EMS & PCB Industries with Dieter Weiss: How to Survive and Thrive
Whether it was a chip crisis or fake news (spoiler, Dieter thinks the latter is more likely), how did the inventory bubble, inflation and a slow economy become a perfect storm for the EMS market, and what strategies can companies use to weather...
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Navigating Financial Trends Amid Political Change - EMS & The Economist, August 2024
I ask IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac, what's behind the latest stock market turmoil, as we dissect the sell-off of tech stocks that rocked the market. We explore the compelling factors driving this volatility, such as Yen carry trade and a ...
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EMS & The Economist Deep Dive: The Real-World Impact of Tariffs, with IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac
Want to understand how tariffs shape global trade and impact our industry as well as your daily purchases? In this deep dive, we explore the real-world consequences of tariffs on the electronics industry, specifically focusing on how measures l...
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EMS & the Economist with IPC Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac - July 2024
Can a slowing economy reshape the future of the PCB and EMS sectors? Join me and Shawn DuBravac, Futurist and IPC's Chief Economist, to uncover the nuances of the current economic landscape in North America. Following the release of IPC data, S...
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Navigating EMS Trends: Insights from NOTE AB’s CEO, Johannes Lind-Widestam, on Industry Growth, Market Challenges, and Strategic Expansions
Curious about how the latest EMS trends are shaping the industry landscape? Join me as I sit down with Johannes Lind-Widestam, CEO of NOTE AB, to uncover key insights from the latest quarters results. As we start with the top line sales revenue...
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MTEK is Revolutionizing Manufacturing with No-Code MES and AI Innovations
Could a no-code, highly customizable Manufacturing Execution System (MES) be the game-changer the EMS industry needs? Join me for an insightful conversation with Matthias Andersson, the founder and CEO of MTEK Industry AB, as he shares the revo...
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Inside Mexico's Electronics Manufacturing Industry: Adapting to Industry 4.0 with ASMPT's Ramon Hernandez
Join the conversation with industry insider Ramon Hernandez from ASMPT and me, Philip Stoten, as we explore the landscape of Mexico's electronics manufacturing services sector. From the ASMPT headquarters in Guadalajara, we dissect the im...
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From Global to Regional Manufacturing, in conversation with GPV CEO Bo Lybæk
Is the era of globalization in manufacturing coming to an end? In this episode, we sit down with Bo Lybæk, President & CEO of GPV to uncover the shift from global to regional manufacturing. We unpack the driving forces behind this cha...
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ACDi CEO Bill Hornbaker on Mastering Adaptability and Innovating Growth in EMS
I talk to Bill Hornbaker, CEO of ACDi, a company that evolved from simple beginnings in PCB layout to an EMS powerhouse with three locations. My guest guides us through ACDi's strategic transformations, acquisitions, and a timely pivot to assem...
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Unlocking Tunisia's Potential in the EMS Industry: On Tour with EMSNOW & in4ma
How does a small North African country like Tunisia stand out in the global EMS industry? Prepare to take a look behind the scenes of Tunisia's electronics manufacturing sector with Dieter Weiss of in4ma and Eric Miscoll of EMSNOW, as the...
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Breaking Barriers: AI and EMS Collaboration with Zollner Elektronik AG and Luminovo
Join me as I chat with Xaver Feiner, Vice President Marketing & Sales, Zollner Elektronik AG and Sebastian Schaal, Founder and managing Director of Luminovo about their groundbreaking journey to streamline the EMS prototyping process. We ex...
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Bonus Episode - The EMS (Eric Miscoll Show) - Talent: Attracting, Training, and Retaining it and Mitigating Scarcity
Unpack the future of talent in the electronics manufacturing services industry with insights from industry experts David Hernandez of IPC and Gustavo Sepulveda of Panasonic North America. And of course, plenty of views and comments from your ho...
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