THE LEAD
NASA is reportedly ordering research from private companies to support future missions to Mars.
Upstream copper prices have risen sharply, copper foil processing fees have also risen, electronic fiberglass cloth manufacturers have made a recovery increase in product prices, and midstream copper clad laminate (CCL) manufacturers have also begun to issue price increase notices to the downstream to alleviate cost pressure.
TECH NEWS
Apple reportedly has a “secret” laboratory in Zurich, Switzerland, known as the Vision Lab, which is dedicated to the research and development of artificial intelligence.
Fundamental issues in computer vision remain unresolved.
Inventec received a grant for a "fixing device" with double-layer chip for circuit board.
The discounted price for the PCB East 2024 technical conference ends May 3.
PCB East 2024 features more than 80 hours of technical presentations, including an all-day forum on UHDI.
AI copilots are changing how coding is taught. Professors are shifting away from syntax and emphasizing higher-level skills.
IDTechEx is forecasting a significant market shift toward C-V2X technology, with over 90% of the market forecasted to be using 5G-based C-V2X technology by 2034, and has thoughts on which base materials will be used.
FOCUS ON BUSINESS
The 80/20 Rule
Ask any longtime industry CEO and they will say 80% of their issues come from 20% of their customer base. Why do EMS companies keep bad fit customers? A number of reasons.
SUSAN MUCHA
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