Atlanta - ECIA's Chief Analyst Dale Ford discusses the global economy with New World Economics CEO Cliff Waldman in the latest Channel Channel Podcast episode. These two experts possess unique insights that help listeners make sense of the macro trends that can be so baffling when viewed as they are happening. In the discussion, the two unpack the impact of government spending bills targeted at supporting U.S. manufacturing; the challenges of inflation and supply/demand imbalances; the chronic crisis in finding skilled workers for manufacturing jobs, and much more.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA –– Bright Machines, a trailblazer in intelligent, software-defined manufacturing, announced a new partnership with the Fenwick Group, a leading supplier for electronics manufacturers in Europe with a focus on assembly equipment.

Due to increasing miniaturization and ever higher packaging density, the demands on the individual production steps in the electronics industry are rising. This also applies to the laser soldering of assemblies, where precise alignment of the laser is a guarantee for avoiding solder bridges and for highly accurate, reproducible soldering results. Since miniaturization and increased packaging density are an unstoppable trend, laser soldering specialist Eutect is cooperating with Jenoptik to ensure even more precise alignment of the laser for future applications.

Wilmington, NC. – November 15, 2021 – South-Tek Systems announces Jens Bolleyer was appointed as the company’s CEO effective August 30, 2021. An experienced business leader, Mr. Bolleyer steps into the CEO role at South-Tek with significant experience in manufacturing businesses serving commercial & industrial plumbing and mechanical markets.