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COVER STORY
China in Charge
The winners in 2014 in terms of revenue gains were flexible circuit manufacturers that built for Apple, but the annual NTI-100 ranking of the largest board fabricators reveals a quiet but steadier trend: the emergence of the domestic Chinese players.
by Dr. Hayao Nakahara

SUPPLY CHAIN
US or Mexico: Which Option Makes Most Sense for Your Project?
US and Mexico manufacturing costs are at or below those of China when total costs are considered. For those considering a North American manufacturing solution, there are five key considerations.
by Joe Villanueva

FIRST PERSON

• CAVEAT LECTOR
  On parts, programs and people.
  Mike Buetow

MONEY MATTERS

• ROI
  Corporate complacency breeds stagnation. How do know when it's time to make changes?
  Peter Bigelow
  

TECH TALK

• TECH TIPS
  The complications of laminate comparisons, and what we should do about it.
  Amit Bahl
• TEST AND INSPECTION
  Raising printed circuit board assemblies from the dead.
  Robert Boguski
• GETTING LEAN
  Prepping for test during layout.
  Andrew Vo

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