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The day was Sep 9. What year was it?
President's child born in White House
Frances Folsom Cleveland, the wife of President Grover Cleveland, gives birth to a daughter, Esther, in the White House.
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SMTA Mexico – vAI ProVision
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President's child born in White House
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Global notebook shipments tipped to drop 8%, MIC says
Global notebook shipments are forecast to fall 8% to 167.9 million units this year, with further declines through 2028 as component shortages and higher prices suppress demand. AI PC adoption should rise sharply, reaching 76.1% by 2028.
Taipei Times
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Who controls the data controls the future
Iranian drone strikes on AWS facilities highlight the strategic vulnerability of data centers and AI infrastructure. As nations pursue sovereign AI, experts urge stronger security, interoperable standards and robust oversight to prevent fragmented systems and growing inequality.
Taipei Times
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An Engineer's Guide to Surviving a Layoff
Losing a job can shake an engineer's identity, but professional skills remain intact. Career setbacks can also create opportunities to reconnect with family, pursue neglected hobbies, improve health, and rediscover interests beyond work.
IEEE Spectrum
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Dedicated Tool for Process Development
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Automated Storage for High-Mix EMS Production
High mix electronics manufacturing requires reliable material management. This white paper explains how BMK enhanced traceability, inventory accuracy and picking efficiency using integrated automated storage, digital workflows and reel-level visibility.
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Quantum Scaling Is Becoming a Control-Electronics Problem
Researchers are rethinking cryogenic quantum infrastructure as qubit counts rise. SEEQC uses SFQ electronics to cut wiring, while S-Transistors develops superconducting transistors for multiplexing, control and readout, targeting low power.
EE Times
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EOS/ESD Association
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Gartner Identifies 4 Shifts Shaping the Future of Work
Gartner urges CIOs to shift from AI-driven job cuts toward workforce amplification, using AI to enhance human judgment, creativity and productivity. Organizations should invest in reskilling, AI literacy and innovation while preserving institutional knowledge and accountability.
Gartner
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EPA Verified Stencil Cleaning Systems
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Smart Sonic
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MIT Engineers Create a Living Circuit Board From Bacteria
MIT researchers engineered bacteria to act like transistors, creating living circuit boards from interconnected colonies. The system performs logic operations and could monitor plants, triggering responses to drought, pests, and environmental stress.
SciTechDaily
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The Industry Standard Solder Paste
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Indium Corporation
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In economics, what is a monopsony, as opposed to monopoly?
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Koh Young Brings Smart AI Solutions and Expanded True 3D Inspection Portfolio to SMTA Guadalajara 2026
Koh Young Technology will bring its Smart AI Solutions and a broad portfolio of advanced inspection technologies to the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum, October ...
Koh Young Technology Inc.
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KOKI Europe to Highlight Advanced Soldering Materials at Evertiq Expo
KOKI Company Ltd. will participate in Evertiq Expo Gothenburg, taking place September 17, 2026, through its distributor, Matronic Electronic Production Technology. Visitors ...
KOKI
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NEPCON ASIA 2026 – Where Global Electronics Manufacturers Source Next Gen Production Solutions
Driven by booming AI‑led innovation, advanced packaging evolution and global supply‑chain realignment, the electronics manufacturing industry is undergoing ...
NEPCON ASIA
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FARO CREAFORM to Showcase Portable Metrology Solutions at IMTS 2026
FARO CREAFORM will showcase its latest portable metrology technologies at IMTS 2026, held from September 14 to 19 in Chicago, Illinois. Visitors can explore ...
FARO CREAFORM
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SP Manufacturing to Showcase End-to-End EMS Capabilities at Medical Manufacturing Asia 2026
SP Manufacturing Pte Ltd. will exhibit at Medical Manufacturing Asia 2026, taking place September 9-11, 2026, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The company will showcase ...
SP Manufacturing
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Essemtec Brings Flexible SMT and Advanced Dispensing Solutions to SMTA Guadalajara 2026
Essemtec is proud to announce that it will showcase its latest SMT and advanced dispensing technologies in Booth 200 during SMTA Guadalajara 2026, taking place ...
Essemtec AG
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Europlacer and Quiptech Bring Flexible SMT Solutions to SMTA Guadalajara 2026
Europlacer will exhibit alongside its exclusive representative in Mexico, Quiptech, at the SMTA Guadalajara Expo & Tech Forum. The event takes place October 7–8, 2026, ...
Europlacer
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In economics, what is a monopsony, as opposed to monopoly? Answer:
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