What a Waste

I like articles like this one from Forbes — even if they are out of date, because they cast attention on the intrinsic complexities of manufacturing.

But, while Forbes may think manufacturing inefficiencies cost the industry $8 trillion a year (no idea where that figure comes from, by the way), it points to the need for tools like the digital twin.

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About Mike

Mike Buetow is president of the Printed Circuit Engineering Association (pcea.net). He previously was editor-in-chief of Circuits Assembly magazine, the leading publication for electronics manufacturing, and PCD&F, the leading publication for printed circuit design and fabrication. He spent 21 years as vice president and editorial director of UP Media Group, for which he oversaw all editorial and production aspects. He has more than 30 years' experience in the electronics industry, including six years at IPC, an electronics trade association, at which he was a technical projects manager and communications director. He has also held editorial positions at SMT Magazine, community newspapers and in book publishing. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois. Follow Mike on Twitter: @mikebuetow