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Eric Miscoll

With shows like The EMS (Eric Miscoll Show), EMSNOW Up Close, and EMSNOW on Tour, it's no surprise everyone in the electronics manufacturing industry is subscribing to EMSNOW's podcast channel.

  1. in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - Inission

    12h ago

    in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - Inission

    The Tour team discusses a visit to Inission Group's EMS business, which is #99 on the EMS & ODM Global 100 list; they met with Fredric Grahn, Director of Sales and Marketing for the EMS business. This company has executed on a unique growth strategy of aggressive acquisitions over the past decade as it expands the group's business as a power supply OEM by adding EMS capabilities through 11 facilities located in the Nordic region, Eastern Europe, and Tunisia. Eric Miscoll and Dieter Weiss discuss the implications and results of this approach to growth. The two analysts then go into an explanation for why PCBs are in short supply in the industry right now. This is an underreported phenomenon, getting much less attention than the memory shortage. Dieter explains the reason the PCB manufacturers are switching to different materials for boards used by the data centers, and what that means for the rest of the market sectors. The disruption highlights the need for the industry to support European PCB manufacturers. The podcast ends with a preview of the rest of the Nordic On Tour visits. We gratefully acknowledge the following companies who are sponsors of the 2026 in4ma & EMSNOW Tour and research.  CalcuQuote: Supply Chain Intelligence for Electronics Manufacturing–  Koh Young: Measure Everything, AI Everywhere Mycronic: Bringing tomorrow´s electronics to life  TrustedParts.com: Genuine electronic components from only authorized sources

    19 min
  2. in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - Scanfil

    1d ago

    in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - Scanfil

    Reporting again from Stockholm, Eric Miscoll and Dieter Weiss discuss their visit to Scanfil, ranked #46 on the EMS & ODM Global 100 list. Dieter first provides the background on this 50-year old Finnish-headquartered EMS and its CEO Christophe Sut and then the two dig into its unique business. They described what they learned about the lean, empowered local teams running the specialized factories focused on markets: defense, med-tech, clean tech, energy and the catch-all 'industrial' sectors. Each facility has the appropriate certifications and equipment sets. The conversation turns to the overall trends the team is hearing about as they mark the half-way point on this tour. They have visited five out of the nine Nordic EMS companies scheduled and talked with the CEOs of all five. Some common themes are emerging around challenges of material shortages, geographical differences in terms of product life-cycles and customer expectations, and cautious implementation of AI. But what is becoming clear is there is a remarkable diversity in leadership styles and strategic goals. The team agrees, there is not just one right way to run an EMS in 2026. These leaders are all very successful, in spite of, or maybe because of, their different approaches to management. We gratefully acknowledge the following companies who are sponsors of the 2026 in4ma & EMSNOW Tour and research.  CalcuQuote: Supply Chain Intelligence for Electronics Manufacturing–  Koh Young: Measure Everything, AI Everywhere Mycronic: Bringing tomorrow´s electronics to life  TrustedParts.com: Genuine electronic components from only authorized sources

    19 min
  3. in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026: Kitron

    4d ago

    in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026: Kitron

    The in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour team is in Stockholm, reporting on their meeting with Peter Nilsson, Kitron's CEO and the management team at the Kitron Eltech AB (Kungsängen) facility.  This facility came under the Kitron umbrella as a result of their acquisition of DeltaNordic earlier this year; Kitron is #49 on the EMS & ODM Global 100 list. Eric Miscoll and Dieter Weiss begin with an overview of this leading Nordic EMS, and then discuss some of the themes from the interview. Kitron is very strong in defense electronics; Dieter notes his latest data show Kitron as the largest defense EMS in Europe. The company also makes power conversion electronics for data centers, IoT and medical devices. Peter emphasizes fast decision-making to his managers, and their growth trajectory reflects strong organic growth. The conversation also includes developing trends in Europe, including shortages of not only memory chips, but PCBs, something that the industry was not expecting. The podcast ends once again with a quick preview of the next few interviews, and gratitude to the sponsors. We gratefully acknowledge the following companies who are sponsors of the 2026 in4ma & EMSNOW Tour and research.  CalcuQuote: Supply Chain Intelligence for Electronics Manufacturing–  Koh Young: Measure Everything, AI Everywhere Mycronic: Bringing tomorrow´s electronics to life  TrustedParts.com: Genuine electronic components from only authorized sources

    18 min
  4. in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - NOTE

    5d ago

    in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - NOTE

    Eric Miscoll and Dieter Weiss continue their tour of European EMS with a discussion of two companies emblematic of the current trends in the region. They describe yesterday's tour of the newest PCB manufacturing facility in Europe at TLT in Vilnius, Lithuania and the implications for Europe whose share of the PCB industry has dwindled substantially.  After sharing their thoughts about a ride on a 12-seater airplane to Torsby, Sweden (see photo), the conversation turns to Sweden-based EMS NOTE, which is #77 on the EMS/ODM Global 100 list. They met with Johannes Lind-Widestam, CEO; Karin Nicols and Magnus Lundin. The discussion explores the unique characteristics of European EMS management and business strategy which they agree differs markedly from that of EMS in other geographies. They discuss customer engagement priorities, the ideal facility size in terms of employees and revenue; and how companies are responding to market conditions including the shortages driven by resources diverted to the data center build-out. The On Tour team will be in Stockholm for the next four days, expanding their knowledge and insights in preparation for EMSNOW's continuing coverage. We gratefully acknowledge the following companies who are sponsors of the 2026 in4ma & EMSNOW Tour and research.  CalcuQuote: Supply Chain Intelligence for Electronics Manufacturing–  Koh Young: Measure Everything, AI Everywhere Mycronic: Bringing tomorrow´s electronics to life  TrustedParts.com: Genuine electronic components from only authorized sources

    26 min
  5. EMSNOW and in4ma On Tour 2026 - TLT Manufacturing

    6d ago

    EMSNOW and in4ma On Tour 2026 - TLT Manufacturing

    This third podcast from in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 begins with impressions from the morning session of the EIPC Summer conference in Vilnius, Lithuania where Dieter Weiss presented on the PCB industry. He reminded attendees of the value of participating in valid industry research programs, sharing data which is aggregated anonymously and helps guide executives.  The conversation turns to the company on the docket for the second visit: TLT Manufacturing. They describe the impressive TLT campus, 'Technology Hill' which has expanded substantially since their last visit. It is a thriving enterprise, with a young workforce, which has grown organically through strategic investment and construction. The data-packed discussion concludes with a preview of tomorrow's agenda. We gratefully acknowledge the following companies who are sponsors of the 2026 in4ma & EMSNOW Tour and research.  CalcuQuote: Supply Chain Intelligence for Electronics Manufacturing–  Koh Young: Measure Everything, AI Everywhere Mycronic: Bringing tomorrow´s electronics to life  TrustedParts.com: Genuine electronic components from only authorized sources

    21 min
  6. in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - InCap

    Jun 8

    in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - InCap

    Recorded in a location close to the Munich airport, this analysis of a meeting at InCap's Karlsfeld, Germany facility includes impressions from Eric Miscoll and Dieter Weiss about the unique characteristics of this well run global EMS that came in at #93 on the EMS-ODM Global 100 list. The On Tour team has visited several InCap facilities over the years, including the one in India last fall; all exhibit similarly decentralized management organizations, by design. InCap's CEO Otto Pukk is determined to give shareholders maximum value by delivering a very lean structure where authority is localized and the emphasis is on manufacturing. The company is moving toward vertically integrated manufacturing services, with data management being central to flexibility and resilience. The team travels to Lithuania next and the podcast concludes with a preview of the week's planned meetings.  We gratefully acknowledge the following companies who are sponsors of the 2026 in4ma & EMSNOW Tour and research. -  CalcuQuote: Supply Chain Intelligence for Electronics Manufacturing–  Koh Young: Measure Everything, AI Everywhere Mycronic: Bringing tomorrow´s electronics to life  TrustedParts.com: Genuine electronic components from only authorized sources

    15 min
  7. in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - Focus on Nordic EMS

    Jun 8

    in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour 2026 - Focus on Nordic EMS

    Eric Miscoll and Dieter Weiss discuss the European EMS industry on this kick-off podcast for the 2026 in4ma & EMSNOW On Tour. They outline the details and logistics about this tour focused primarily on Nordic EMS. The conversation is based on in4ma's ever evolving database of 986 EMS companies in Europe, which is now reflecting 2025 revenues; Dieter's data driven insights reveal a disruptive and volatile year as the industry responds to the chip crisis arising from the AI hyperscaler build out. "It will be a difficult and interesting year for the EMS industry," is the consensus.  We gratefully acknowledge the following companies who are sponsors of the 2026 in4ma & EMSNOW Tour and research. -  CalcuQuote: Supply Chain Intelligence for Electronics Manufacturing–  Koh Young: Measure Everything, AI Everywhere Mycronic:  Bringing tomorrow´s electronics to life  TrustedParts.com: Genuine electronic components from only authorized sources

    19 min

  8. Jun 3

    Up Close with Heriberto Cuevas Velázquez, Sales Manager Team Leader Mexico and South America

    EMSNOW learns about Koh Young’s response to new challenges in Mexico and South America from that geography’s team leader Heriberto Cuevas Velázquez. With AI changing everything, he explains, training has taken center stage both internally, and for Koh Young customers. They are investing in classrooms and demonstration centers, and forging new partnerships to attract and retain the highly skilled engineers needed to help Koh Young’s EMS customers become more productive. Demand for training is strong – they are proud of the 900 (!) people they have trained since 2020, representing over 95 companies; that rate has accelerated in recent months. Heriberto goes on to describe the highly competitive, fast-paced and ever-evolving market for inspection equipment in Mexico and South America. He shares insights and examples about Koh Young’s specific positioning as an innovator in ‘the power of data’ which is fundamental to any AI algorithm. We think you will enjoy this discussion about all the rapid developments in this dynamic geography for electronics manufacturing from an industry leader in automated inspection equipment.

    19 min
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With shows like The EMS (Eric Miscoll Show), EMSNOW Up Close, and EMSNOW on Tour, it's no surprise everyone in the electronics manufacturing industry is subscribing to EMSNOW's podcast channel.

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  • Creator
    Eric Miscoll
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    229
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 EMSNOW
  • Show Website
    EMSNOW

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