July 6, 2026

Hon Hai reports stronger-than-expected sales, suggesting sustained AI demand Hon Hai reported record second-quarter sales that exceeded analyst expectations, driven by strong AI server demand and Nvidia partnerships. The company forecast continued revenue growth as AI infrastructure investment and seasonal technology demand remain robust. Taipei Times

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OpenSearch Powers AI Data Infrastructure as Agentic Workloads Scale OpenSearch is emerging as a key data infrastructure layer for agentic AI, helping organizations manage massive volumes of IoT, log, and sensor data. Its hybrid search, observability, and open architecture improve AI performance while reducing vendor lock-in. EE Times

Scaling SMT Traceability High-mix electronics manufacturing requires precise material control. This whitepaper explains how Tecnimaster improved traceability, inventory accuracy and picking efficiency through integrated automated storage and reel-level tracking. Technical Paper

Memorychip makers warn price meddling could bite SEMI urged the Trump administration to avoid intervening in memory chip pricing or production, warning such moves would deepen AI-driven shortages. Instead, it called for long-term supply agreements, expanded manufacturing tax incentives, and consumer tax relief to ease rising electronics costs. Taipei Times

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IEEE’s Global Museum Brings Engineering History to You IEEE’s Global Museum brings engineering history to the public through traveling exhibits featuring rare artifacts and interactive displays. Its latest showcases highlight pioneering technologies, including microchips and radio innovations, helping visitors understand how past engineering breakthroughs continue shaping modern communications and technology. IEEE Spectrum

Metal Organic Decomposition Inks for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding In this paper, we will review different printing techniques, and spray coating. We will review 5-sided metallization to provide shielding via spray coating, film performance parameters including coating thickness uniformity, EMI shielding effectiveness, adhesion to different substrates, and reliability. Technical Paper

Technical Papers ■ Flux-Free, Reliable, Efficient: Soldering with Formic Acid ■ Redesigning Material Logistics for High-Mix EMS Production ■ Unlocking Academic-Industry Synergy: A Collaborative Model for Hands-On Electronics Manufacturing Education ■ Viscosity Does Not Equal Rheology: What Solder Paste Measurements Really Tell You ■ Salvaging Electronic Components: A Reliable Method for Reducing Electronic Waste and Ensuring Economic Reuse ■ Digital Warehouse Automation in High-Mix PCB Assembly ■ Evaluation of Techniques for Intentional Contamination of PWB Substrates for Quantitative Cleanliness Analyses ■ Scaling SMT Traceability ■ The Drawbacks of Internal Recycling Systems for Solder Dross ■ Engineering ESD-Safe PCB Assembly for High-Reliability IoT and Industrial Electronics MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

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iFixit is creating a repairability scoring standard for US electronics iFixit has partnered with NSF to develop a voluntary US repairability scoring standard, giving consumers and retailers a consistent way to assess product repairability. The initiative aligns with growing right-to-repair efforts and emerging legislation requiring repair scores before purchase. TechSpot

Chip industry urges US to avoid moves that distort memory market SEMI urged the Trump administration to avoid intervening in memory chip pricing or production, warning such measures would deepen shortages driven by AI demand. Instead, it backed long-term supply agreements, expanded US manufacturing incentives and consumer tax relief to ease rising electronics costs. FMT

Thermal Cycling Profile on Thermal Fatigue Performance of a 192-Pin Chip Array BGA This paper summarizes the findings from a thermal cycling test to evaluate the effect of thermal cycling profile on thermal fatigue performance of low temperature solders. Technical Paper

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Are You Tracking These 5 Warehouse Metrics? If Not, Here’s Why You Should Be. Global B2C ecommerce revenue could reach $5.5 trillion by 2027, but sustainable growth depends on more than customer acquisition. Companies that optimize warehouse operations reduce fulfillment delays, prevent stockouts and mis-ships, improve customer experience, and strengthen profitability and scalability. Entrepreneur

Apple expects its $2,500 foldable iPhone Ultra to sell 10 million units this year Apple has reportedly increased its 2026 foldable iPhone production target to 10 million units, signaling strong confidence despite premium pricing. The foldable iPhone Ultra could capture 29% of foldable display orders, challenging Samsung while becoming Apple's most expensive iPhone yet. TechSpot

Examination of Cutting-Edge Quality and the Influences of Laser Depaneling This paper presents an in-depth analysis of potential influences of the cutting quality variation on the characteristics of the printed circuit board. Technical Paper

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Turkey Needs to Make Its Own Chips, Not Just Design Them Turkey is expanding its semiconductor ambitions by investing in domestic chip manufacturing, arguing that strong design capabilities alone cannot ensure supply chain resilience. Building local fabrication capacity would strengthen technological independence, economic security, and long-term competitiveness. EE Times

Your Electronics Are About to Get Way More Expensive A global memory chip shortage, driven by soaring AI infrastructure demand and supply-chain disruptions, is pushing up prices for laptops, smartphones, gaming consoles, and other electronics. Industry leaders warn the supply crunch could persist through 2027, keeping consumer costs elevated. Slate

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India’s electronics ambition: Scaling manufacturing in the digital age India’s consumer electronics sector is strengthening as manufacturing expands, lifting its GDP contribution to 3.4% in FY2025. Backed by strong domestic demand, supportive government policies, and foreign investment, India aims to deepen value addition and emerge as a global electronics manufacturing hub. ISI Markets

5 vs 8-Zone Ovens We are setting up an assembly line for small line production. We prefer a 5-zone oven. Will five zones be enough to ensure a reliable reflow process? Board Talk

Disassembled boards: More than 40 ancient graphics cards stripped down to the bare PCB PC Games Hardware showcases more than 40 “naked” graphics card PCBs, highlighting milestones in GPU design. The retrospective compares record-breaking board sizes, GPU chip dimensions, and power demands, illustrating how graphics cards evolved from bulky, power-hungry hardware to more efficient designs. PCGH

Cisco Has 90,000 Employees. Each of Them Will Soon Have Their Own AI Agent. Cisco will equip all 90,000 employees with personalized AI agents from late July, expanding AI across the company. CFO Mark Patterson says AI already accelerates financial reporting, strengthens investor relations and powers data-driven decision-making through advanced internal dashboards. Entrepreneur

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Graphene Coatings Market Driven by Rising Demand Across Medical, Automotive, and Electronics Industries The global graphene coatings market is set for rapid growth, driven by rising demand from medical, automotive, and electronics industries. Strong corrosion resistance, durability, and conductivity are expanding applications, while ongoing research and technological advancements continue to unlock new market opportunities despite cost challenges. EIN Presswire