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Not to beat a dead horse, but we’ve been speaking the past few months about corporate mergers and the intersection between academia and industry, and while these are separate topics, to be sure, I am motivated to continue both conversations.
In the wake of Cadence’s acquisition of EMA Design Automation, I warned of the risks to EMA's customer-centric culture as it assimilates into its new parent. I also pointed out the possibility that the investment in EMA’s novel tools could wane: a $5 billion company might not see value in supporting products that, in their entirety, might be worth less than a single average-sized customer.
BANNOCKBURN, IL – North American printed circuit board bookings surged in April as shipments also increased, pushing the industry’s book-to-bill ratio to its highest level in more than a year.
PEACHTREE CITY, GA – MAY 27, 2026 – Flex and rigid-flex circuit design and manufacturing expert Dave Lackey will present a free webinar for PCEA members this month.
The talk, “Fundamentals of Flex and Rigid-Flex,” takes place Jun. 24 from 1 to 2 p.m. EDT.
