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High-resolution image of a semiconductor manufacturing cleanroom featuring advanced thermal processing equipment, including inline reflow and vacuum reflow systems, a semiconductor wafer in the foreground, and an engineer in full cleanroom attire working at a microscope in the background.

Kurtz Ersa Goes Semiconductor: Expanding Competence in Microelectronics & Advanced Packaging

Kurtz Ersa Inc. is strengthening its position in microelectronics and semiconductor technology. Effective September 1, 2025, ATV Technologie GmbH officially became part of the Kurtz Ersa Group and will operate under the new name Kurtz Ersa Semicon GmbH.

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Smart Manufacturing in 2025: AI Adoption, Workforce Transformation, and Operational Resilience

Smart manufacturing is no longer a future vision. It is an active strategy shaping how manufacturers compete, hire, and invest.

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SMTA Launches New Knowledge Base Platform

In December 2025, the SMTA launched a new platform for its Knowledge Base, where members can search and access over 6000 published technical papers and on-demand webinars.

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11th Class of Engineering Interns Begins Forging Success at HYREL

Two new aspiring engineers have begun hands-on intensive learning and forging their future successes in the 11th class of interns at HYREL Technologies in Peoria, Arizona.