July 16, 2026

Probabilistic Computing Is Already Here; Here Is How It Works Probabilistic computing advances beyond classical methods by processing uncertainty in hardware. Boeing and Bosch use the technology to accelerate simulations, reduce energy use and enable faster real-time AI while avoiding Monte Carlo computations. EE Times

Sponsor Salvaging Electronic Components: Ensuring Economic Reuse Component salvaging provides a reliable and consistent method of harvesting electronic components, reducing electronic waste, minimizing fabrication of new components, and ensuring economic reuse for automated assembly. BEST Inc.

From Prototype to Product: Why E-Textile Standards Matter Standards experts are uniting textiles and electronics to improve e-textile reliability. New testing frameworks for conductive yarns, sensors and smart wearables help manufacturers create safer medical, defense and products while scaling output. Global Electronics Association

Flux-Free, Reliable, Efficient: Soldering with Formic Acid Whitepaper shows formic-acid-assisted, flux-free soldering enables reliable, nearly void-free joints for power semiconductors. The technology improves thermal performance and lifespan, offering strong potential for electromobility, renewable energy, and high-frequency electronics. Technical Paper

How Nidec Is Rethinking Gear Design for Humanoid and Mobile Robots Nidec Drive Technology showcased precision gearing for humanoid and mobile robots at Automate 2026, featuring strain-wave, cycloidal and planetary systems. It highlighted lightweight, zero-backlash, shock-resistant actuators built to scale with robotics manufacturing. EE Times

Sponsor The Battle for Space Superiority Has Begun The next conflict may begin in orbit. Learn why resilient space systems and advanced manufacturing matter more than ever. Summit Interconnect

When Career Risks Are Worth Taking Software engineers face job changes, making risk unavoidable. The author urges professionals to take calculated risks by joining stronger teams, learning in-demand technologies, and exploring emerging trends to build adaptable skills and growth. IEEE Spectrum

Issues With SMT Component Alignment During automatic optical inspection our chip components are shifting. This is not limited to single components and changes daily. Board Talk

Technical Papers ■ Flux-Free, Reliable, Efficient: Soldering with Formic Acid ■ Redesigning Material Logistics for High-Mix EMS Production ■ Unlocking Academic-Industry Synergy: A Collaborative Model for Hands-On Electronics Manufacturing Education ■ Viscosity Does Not Equal Rheology: What Solder Paste Measurements Really Tell You ■ Salvaging Electronic Components: A Reliable Method for Reducing Electronic Waste and Ensuring Economic Reuse ■ Digital Warehouse Automation in High-Mix PCB Assembly ■ Evaluation of Techniques for Intentional Contamination of PWB Substrates for Quantitative Cleanliness Analyses ■ Scaling SMT Traceability ■ The Drawbacks of Internal Recycling Systems for Solder Dross ■ Engineering ESD-Safe PCB Assembly for High-Reliability IoT and Industrial Electronics MORE TECHNICAL PAPERS

Sponsor Toughened, Non-Drip Epoxy Master Bond Supreme 121AOND is a toughened, heat curing adhesive for bonding and sealing applications that offers chemical resistance and a high glass transition temperature. Master Bond

IBM's stock just had its worst day since 1968 IBM warned investors that AI-driven spending shifts weakened second-quarter results as customers delayed mainframe purchases in favor of GPUs, memory and storage. Despite 1% revenue growth to $17.2 billion, infrastructure sales fell, triggering a record 25% drop in stock. TechSpot

Taiwan and US to jointly produce drone, source says Taiwan and the US plan to jointly produce NCSIST's Mighty Hornet I attack drone pending approvals, boosting defense ties and exports. The deal advances Taiwan’s asymmetric warfare strategy and expands defense manufacturing through unmanned systems. Taipei Times

Industry 4.0 for Inspection in the Electronics Industry This paper investigates how the connected at-line x-ray system can improve production yield and lower costs when connected to the production line. Technical Paper

Sponsor EZ-FLO High Precision Dispense Tips Each needle is machined from solid stainless steel as opposed to rolled tubing. The resulting smoother internal profile enhances material flow and consistency. Learn more. DL Technology

Samsung introduces Flex Titanium, a new foldable screen tech with reduced creasing Samsung unveiled Flex Titanium display technology for its next Galaxy foldables, combining ultra-thin titanium components to boost durability, improve flexibility, and reduce screen creases. The innovation will debut at the Galaxy Unpacked event, strengthening foldable smartphone appeal. TechSpot

India bets billions on breaking China's grip on smartphone manufacturing India launched $19.8 billion in new smartphone and semiconductor incentives to deepen local manufacturing, boost research, and reduce reliance on China. The five-year plan aims to strengthen supply chains, create jobs, and increase India's role in global electronics production. TechCrunch

Conductive Cu Paste as a Via Filling Material for Through Glass Via (TGV) We developed a Cu paste that can be used as a filling material for a through-glass via (TGV). A TGV substrate can be filled with Cu paste without voids. Technical Paper

Sponsor AIT ORMET® TLPS for Thermal Conductivity AIT ORMET® TLPS is proven with stress relief for stable long-term metallic thermal conductivity & low thermal interface resistance for high temp >175°C Ormet TLPS

Who Owns QLED Technology? Samsung pioneered cadmium-free QLED technology, patented it in 2016, and shared it with Hisense and TCL through the QLED Alliance. The partnership expanded QLED adoption while reinforcing Samsung's leadership in advanced TV displays & global technology influence. BGR

Taiwan manufacturers adopt AI to speed up server production Taiwanese manufacturers use AI to accelerate server production as Foxconn and Wistron automate assembly, improve efficiency and detect defects. The adoption fuels Taiwan's AI server boom, driving ICT equipment exports up 83.8% year on year. Taiwan News

Sponsor Viscom at SMTA Michigan & Ohio Join Viscom at SMTA Michigan (8/18/26) and Ohio (8/20/26) to discover the latest advancements in AOI and AXI inspection technology, including our powerful AI solutions. Viscom SE

Gartner Predicts At Least 15% of Nations in Volatile Geopolitical Zones Will Establish Data Embassy Agreements by 2029 By 2029, Gartner predicts nations in volatile regions will adopt data embassies, hosting critical infrastructure abroad to boost cyber resilience, reduce concentration risks and keep services running while preserving legal sovereignty over data. Gartner

Pad-to-Pad Electrical Field Effects on Surface Insulation Resistance In this paper, we examine the effect that various design factors of SIR test patterns has on the electric field on the surface of the PCB. Technical Paper

AI computing demand lifts fiber prices and volume AI-driven data center growth accelerates demand for high-speed optical interconnects, pushing Chinese fiber makers to expand capacity. Rising fiber prices since late 2025 reflect demand, strengthening growth as AI infrastructure spending surges. Digitimes

Your Biggest AI Cost Isn't the Technology — It's the Hidden Debt Quietly Draining Your Budget AI technical debt cuts enterprise returns as old infrastructure, poor data, fragmented tools and weak governance raise costs. Experts urge firms to audit systems, remove AI projects and modernize foundations before scaling investments to improve ROI. Entrepreneur

Sponsor TIM1 for EV Battery Thermal Management AIT's thermal adhesives, grease-gels, & gum-pads offer proven thermal dissipation for a balance of strength, rework ability, & recyclability of EV battery packs. AI Technology, Inc.

Bananas Might Be The Key To New, Sustainable Textiles Researchers are turning banana waste into textile fibers that could replace resource-intensive cotton. Fibers from discarded pseudostems reduce waste while creating breathable fabrics, helping fashion brands cut emissions, water use and pollution. BGR