CHATSWORTH, CA – In today’s unpredictable global economy, continued tariff volatility and supply chain risk make nearshoring more than a smart choice — it’s a strategic imperative. At NEOTech, we’ve positioned ourselves to support our customers with advanced electronics manufacturing capabilities across North America, offering reduced total landed costs and stronger supply chain control.

But our true competitive advantage lies in our people.

As we look to the year ahead, my top priority is investing in the training and development of our workforce. Our team members are our most valuable asset, and we’re committed to empowering them through education, technicaltraining, and financial assistance thatbuilds their individual value andstrengthens our collective performance.

A highly skilled team not only drives continuous improvement across our facilities — it also ensures our customers benefit from the expertise and dedication that nearshoring with NEOTech provides. I remain personally committed to visiting each of our sites, meeting directly with our teams on the production floor and listening to their ideas, challenges, and opportunities for improvement. These Gemba-style engagements are essential to how we lead — with purpose, with respect, and with our customers’ success always in mind.

As we move forward, NEOTech stands ready to support the evolving needs of high-tech OEMs and to help strengthen American manufacturing through reliable, innovative, and customer-focused solutions.

I look forward to the road ahead, working side-by-side with our people and our partners to build something even greater in 2025. For more information about NEOTech, contact Steve Bates, Marketing Manager, at steve.bates@neotech.com or visit www.NEOTech.com.

WILMINGTON, DE – Cybord, a leading provider of advanced visual-AI electronic component analytics, and Siemens Digital Industries Software have signed a new OEM agreement to integrate Cybord's cutting-edge AI technology with Siemens’ Opcenter™ software for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). The collaboration expands a previous OEM agreement and enables Siemens to offer Cybord’s powerful AI solutions to Opcenter customers and Siemens’ factories globally.

The integration of Cybord's visual AI platform with Siemens’ Opcenter empowers manufacturers to enhance quality control of their Surface Mount Technology (SMT) processes. The solution will provide real-time detection of defective components, help build component repositories, and integrate visually verified traceability across the supply chain. Customers will be able to streamline their operations without the need for additional dashboards as the solution is fully integrated into Opcenter MES. This integration also allows customers to take immediate action on product integrity issues, improving their ability to address problems on the fly and helping to ensure consistent product quality.

“We are excited to expand our partnership with Cybord to enhance Siemens Opcenter with visual AI insights,” said Markus Sauter, Product Manager at Siemens Digital Industries Software. “By integrating Cybord's state-of-the-art AI technology, we are further strengthening our Opcenter MES offering, providing our customers with an unparalleled ability to detect and resolve quality issues quickly and efficiently - leading to more reliable production processes and improved bottom lines.”

This agreement underscores Siemens' ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge manufacturing solutions that improve operational efficiency and product integrity. By embedding Cybord’s AI platform into Opcenter, Siemens continues to lead the way in innovation for the electronics manufacturing industry, providing customers with advanced tools to maintain the highest quality standards and operational excellence.

“We are proud to collaborate with Siemens, a global leader in manufacturing software, to bring our AI-powered solutions to an even broader audience,” said Oshri Cohen, CEO of Cybord. “Together, we are setting a new standard for quality and traceability in the electronics manufacturing industry, giving manufacturers the tools they need to stay ahead of market demands while improving their product quality.”

Cybord’s visual AI technology, renowned for its 99.9% accuracy in real-time inspection of electronic components, has already proven successful in reducing costly rework, scrap rates, and supply chain vulnerabilities in electronics manufacturing. The cooperation with Siemens extends these benefits to a wider range of manufacturers, offering seamless integration and actionable insights that drive immediate improvements on the production floor.

About Cybord

Cybord is the leading visual AI component analytics solution for the electronic manufacturing ecosystem. Cybord’s solution enables 100% analysis of all electronic components placed on PCBA. The solution implements proprietary visual AI and big data technology to ensure quality, authenticity, and forensic traceability to support OEMs and EMSs globally. Founded in 2018 by CTO Eyal Weiss and led by CEO Oshri Cohen, Cybord is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Visit https://www.cybord.ai or follow us on LinkedIn and X for more information.

KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN – Henkel today announced that it has received a 2024 Best Supplier Award from ASE Technology Holdings Co., Ltd. (ASE) in recognition of its important contributions to ASE’s technology objectives and strategic vision. In addition to the 2024 Best Supplier Award, Henkel was given a certificate of appreciation for participating in ASE’s carbon verification project, highlighting its sustainability data reporting transparency and accountability.

ASE, a leading provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, presented the awards at a ceremony in April, during which it noted that building a resilient and highly sustainable supply chain requires partners committed to technological innovation, supply chain adaptability, and ESG. As an enduring and strategic partner, Henkel shares this vision, investing in innovation to support ASE’s technology roadmap and, with its fierce commitment to sustainability, positively contributing to ASE’s stated Net Zero 2050 and energy reduction ambitions.

“In the dynamic semiconductor industry amid today’s challenging global landscape, it is vital to have reliable partners with agility, technical depth, and aligned values,” said Wen Zhou, Corporate Vice President Electronics at Henkel Adhesive Technologies, who accepted the award from ASE alongside her colleagues. “Henkel is honored to be a 2024 Best Supplier Award recipient and to have earned ASE’s trust – not only for our semiconductor materials capability but also our ESG achievements and ongoing sustainability initiatives. The Henkel team is unyielding in its commitment to meet ASE’s expectations. We are grateful to have been honored with such a distinction and aim to deepen collaboration with ASE to achieve even more together.”

Henkel develops semiconductor packaging materials for ASE and was one of only 17 suppliers out of hundreds of global partners to meet the 2024 Best Supplier Award’s stringent criteria. Furthermore, the company was among the eight elite suppliers recognized for successfully participating in ASE’s carbon verification project.

To learn more about Henkel’s cutting-edge semiconductor solutions, visit www.henkel-adhesives.com.

About Henkel

With its brands, innovations and technologies, Henkel holds leading market positions worldwide in the industrial and consumer businesses. The business unit Adhesive Technologies is the global leader in the market for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. With Consumer Brands, the company holds leading positions especially in laundry & home care and hair in many markets and categories around the world. The company's three strongest brands are Loctite, Persil and Schwarzkopf. In fiscal 2024, Henkel reported sales of more than 21.6 billion euros and adjusted operating profit of around 3.1 billion euros. Henkel’s preferred shares are listed in the German stock index DAX. Sustainability has a long tradition at Henkel, and the company has a clear sustainability strategy with specific targets. Henkel was founded in 1876 and today employs a diverse team of about 47,000 people worldwide – united by a strong corporate culture, shared values and a common purpose: "Pioneers at heart for the good of generations.” More information at www.henkel.com

WASHINGTON, DC – With the addition of new member RTX, the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) now represents more than 70 companies at all levels of the PCB ecosystem from material suppliers to an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

PCBAA is the PCB industry’s voice in Washington, DC, educating, advocating, and promoting legislation supporting domestic production of PCBs and IC substrates.

Because of PCBAA’s influence on Capitol Hill and in the agencies of government, more legislators and policymakers understand the critical role of PCBs in the nation’s national defense and critical infrastructure system. They now know that Chips Don’t Float: every chip needs a PCB and an IC Substrate to function, and the capacity of the domestic supply chain has fallen to dangerous levels.

“Over the past several decades, the PCB industry in the U.S. has seen a significant drop in capacity, capability, and number of PCB domestic suppliers. This has largely gone unnoticed outside of the PCB industry and presents serious issues in meeting the requirements of our customers and poses a threat to both economic competitiveness and our national security. Now more than ever, restoring and expanding U.S. based PCB manufacturing is essential. The Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) plays a vital role in advocating for this critical industry, ensuring we can support both commercial needs and strategic national interests,” said Jennifer Pinson, Vice President of Integrated Supply Chain at Raytheon.

“RTX is the first OEM to join PCBAA. With their addition the association represents the entire PCB industry including materials providers, assemblers, manufacturers and now an OEM. The more voices we have to advocate for our industry, the more attention and action we can bring to our industry. We hope other OEMs and companies throughout the value chain will join as we champion legislation and policies that incentivize the domestic production of PCBs,” said Shane Whiteside, chairman of PCBAA and CEO of Summit Interconnect.