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EMS Apr 10, 2026

Federal Electronics Hermosillo Facility Passes ISO 9001 and AS9100 Audit with Zero Findings

Federal Electronics' Hermosillo plant passed ISO 9001 and AS9100 audits with no issues. For the EMS audience, this is not a story about a certificate as a formality, but about the maturity of traceability, quality systems and process discipline at the nearshore site. Such cases strengthen confidence in Mexico as a production base for more responsible aerospace, industrial and high-reliability projects. Original source: EMSNow Source link: https://www.emsnow.com/federal-electronics-hermosillo-facility-passes-iso-9001-and-as9100-audit-with-zero-findings/

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EMS Apr 08, 2026

Global Electronics Association Releases 2026 European EMS Report

The association released the European EMS Report 2026 and took over the in4ma statistical programs for EMS and PCB. According to the publication, the European EMS market ended 2025 with a decline of 2.9%, but the first signs of recovery are already visible in industrial electronics. For the industry, this is not just a report, but a guide to the real state of orders, loading and regional demand for contract manufacturing of electronics. Original source: Global Electronics Association Source link: https://www.electronics.org/news-release/global-electronics-association-releases-2026-european-ems-report-and-assumes-ownership

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EMS Mar 23, 2026

North American EMS Industry Surges in February as Shipments Jump 7.6 Percent

February EMS shipments in North America rose 7.6% year-on-year, and book-to-bill reached 1.32. This combination means that demand is outpacing current supplies and manufacturers continue to accumulate backlogs. For SMT and EMS companies, this is one of the most direct indicators that the market in the region remains active and supports new capital and operating decisions. Original source: Global Electronics Association Source link: https://www.electronics.org/news-release/north-american-ems-industry-surges-february-shipments-jump-76-percent

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