Up Close with Sam Mason, Business & Operations Lead – North America, Luminovo
Luminovo is a software solution focused on improving the OEM and EMS industry’s quoting and procurement processes using AI. The company’s North American Business and Operations Lead Sam Mason explains his company’s recent expansion to North America and developments in the Luminovo platform.The goal of the solution is to take bad component part data and harmonize it by comparing it to their continuously updated part library. This offering is already up and running; next step is provide a Chat-GPT style interface and help customers improve their internal processes. Using the platform is a game-changer to help customers speed up their quoting and procurement processes and supercharge their workflows. Sam explains that the Luminovo engineering team is the key to their success.Luminovo will be at PCB East in Booth 504 on April 30. They are also hosting two webinars: May 6th, ‘How tariffs impact the future of the EMS industry in the US’ on May 6 and ‘How AI Agents will transform the AI Industry.’ on May 13. Go to Luminovo.com to sign up.
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Up Close with Scott Ryan, Senior Consultant, Cetec ERP
EMSNOW learns about Cetec ERP from Senior Consultant Scott Ryan. This software solution is specifically designed for the small to medium tier EMS where an all-in-one ERP system that seamlessly connects to MES enables these companies to compete with larger competitors. The discussion includes specifics about the challenges faced by smaller teams stretched thin and wearing more hats, and therefore needing tools that are well integrated.Scott’s deep understanding of electronics manufacturing shines through in this insightful conversation. He talks at length about the realities of working with EMS where there is less standardization of process because of the need to reflect the OEM customer’s way of operating. Cetec ERP accommodates the unique characteristics of the EMS world. Scott’s observations about how they adapt to varying data format, set-up and training requirements are a fascinating glimpse into the current state of the industry’s practices.The conversation ends with news about Cetec ERP’s upcoming fall user event in Austin – ERPalooza 2025 – that promises to uplift customers and their processes with training, networking and Texas BBQ.
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Up Close with David Schild, Executive Director, PCBAA
EMSNOW gets an update on activities of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) from its Executive Director, David Schild. David contends that while there are substantial changes in U.S. trade policy from the new administration, he’s confident that the bi-partisan ‘manufacture in the U.S.’ theme is still very much on the agenda. While PCBAA’s strategies and tactics will adjust to whatever happens, the main mission will go forward. He continues to meet with members, potential members and other manufacturing-oriented associations to forge the relationships to enable him to educate, advocate and legislate on behalf of the PCB industry.The discussion also covers coming events for the industry where David will be available to meet, including IPC’s APEX 2025 in Anaheim, PCB East and PCB West, and the PCBAA annual meeting in Washington DC June 10-12.
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Up Close with Edita Dragolj, Co-Founder and Partner Manager, GreenChips
Edita Dragolj, Co-founder and Partner Manager of GreenChips explains their AI-driven component marketplace to EMSNOW in this informative conversation. She explains the process for working with GreenChips for suppliers and customers with the goal of addressing excess inventory sustainably. The conversation covers the two business models available, how the components are verified, their global footprint and the overall goals of the organization and how it benefits the industry and the environment by reducing e-waste.
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Up Close with Dieter Weiss, in4ma & Data4PCB
EMSNOW gets a preview of in4ma’s latest European EMS Industry Report from Dieter Weiss. This year’s report is based on participation from 427 European companies, which represents 42% of the total industry in Europe, Dieter explains. Highlights include the growth rates, how many companies have left the industry, and analysis of what these performance data means about the state of the industry. They discuss where the bright spots were in the market sectors served. Bottom line, he says, companies in Europe are very nervous. Dieter also discusses the current state of the European defense industry and the wake up call they received from the current US administration, current inventory levels, and a deep dive on the automotive sector.And finally, they hint at another On Tour in Europe early this summer. It’s an insight-packed discussion with the premiere European EMS industry expert.
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