Welcome to Issue 7 of Global Industry Focus!

In 2022, the electronics manufacturing industry continued to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which contained to cause disruptions in the global supply chain and affected the production of electronic components. Despite these challenges, the industry continued to grow and innovate, driven by advancements in technology and the increasing demand for electronic devices.

As we know, the electronics industry is an important sector of the global economy, contributing to the development and growth of a variety of industries, including consumer electronics, telecommunications, automotive, healthcare, and aerospace, and playing a critical role in enabling technological advancements and innovations, such as the development of smartphones, computers, wearables, smart homes, and IoT devices.

Our industry has faced several challenges, including the need to constantly innovate and keep up with rapidly evolving technology trends, manage complex supply chains, ensure product quality and reliability, and comply with increasingly stringent regulations and standards.

In 2023, it is expected that the electronics manufacturing industry will continue to experience growth, driven by several key trends. These include:

Internet of Things (IoT) - the proliferation of IoT devices is driving demand for electronics components, particularly sensors, processors, and wireless communication modules.

5G - the rollout of 5G networks is expected to drive demand for new devices and infrastructure, which will require a range of electronic components.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) - the integration of AI into electronics devices is creating new opportunities for manufacturers to develop more intelligent and responsive products.

Sustainability - there is an increasing focus on sustainability in the electronics manufacturing industry, with companies seeking to reduce their carbon footprint and improve their environmental impact.

Supply Chain Resilience - the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the need for greater supply chain resilience and diversification, with manufacturers seeking to reduce their dependence on a single supplier or region.

However, there may still be challenges related to geopolitical tensions, which could impact the industry’s growth and supply chain stability, as well as the threat of global recession and the cost of living crisis potentially dampening down demand for components for consumer electronic products.

This issue, please enjoy articles from Astute Electronics, Electronic Partner Srl, and Humiseal, as well as coverage from electronica 2022, ASYS Technology Days and IPC APEX Expo 2023.

Kirsty Hazlewood Editor

“Located in rapidly growing Houston, Texas, PPSI Manufacturing has been a trusted Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider since 1986. PPSI is committed to providing high-quality electronics assemblies and world class service to a wide range of customers in high-reliability markets, such as energy, transportation, and industrial control. As part of our ongoing commitment to continuous quality improvement, PPSI has partnered with MIRTEC to incorporate their state-of-the-art 3D AOI technology into our SMT inspection processes. MIRTEC’s MV-3 OMNI 3D AOI system is easy to program and delivers optimal defect detection as well as critical in-process feedback. With this capability, PPSI is able to meet the most stringent customer quality requirements in a consistent and cost-effective manner.”

– Jerry J. Huang, CEO