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Philip Spagnoli Stoten
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EMS@C-LEVEL

As Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and SCOOP writer, Philip Stoten, continues to talk to EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) executives he learns more about their individual and collective experiences and their expectations for their own businesses and for the entire electronic manufacturing industry.

  1. 13H AGO

    The Strategic Equipment Choices and Technology Integration Reshaping Creation Technologies

    Ever wonder how large manufacturing organizations balance standardization with maintaining close customer relationships? Mike MacKenzie, recently appointed at Creation, pulls back the curtain on this delicate balancing act during a revealing conversation at APEX 2025. Creation has built its reputation through acquiring smaller, customer-focused manufacturing units. Rather than imposing rigid corporate structures, they've preserved the entrepreneurial spirit and customer intimacy these busine...

    11 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Inside IPC: John Mitchell on Building the Future Electronics Workforce in a Changing World

    The electronics manufacturing world stands at a critical intersection of talent challenges, AI transformation, and global trade uncertainties. This fascinating conversation with IPC CEO John Mitchell, recorded on the final day of APEX 2025, dives deep into how industry leaders are navigating these complex waters. Talent acquisition and development remains the industry's perennial challenge. John offers a fresh perspective, suggesting that finding the mythical "pink unicorn" candidate with per...

    10 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Down at the Doctor's with Dr. Bill Cardoso and Dr. Eric Miscoll: AI Curiosity, Tariff Turmoil, Economic Uncertainty, and Much More

    As day two of APEX 2025 draws to close, I sit down for some group therapy with Creative Electron CEO Bill Cardoso and EMSNOW Publisher Eric Miscoll to explore the key takeaways from two show days, and more than forty interviews. The manufacturing world stands at a crossroads where artificial intelligence meets production reality. At APEX 2025, manufacturing leaders are showing up in unprecedented numbers, driven by what experts call "AI curiosity" - a strategic mission to implement AI effecti...

    14 min

  4. 3D AGO

    APEX 2025 Keynote: Kevin Surace on AI, Automation and Digital Transformation

    The manufacturing revolution we've been promised for decades might finally be within reach. In this interview with Kevin Surace about his keynote at APEX 2025, he cuts through the hype to reveal how artificial intelligence is transforming production floors in ways Industry 4.0 never quite delivered. "We want a lights-out factory," he explains, painting a compelling vision where equipment runs autonomously, maintenance requirements disappear, and yields reach 100%. What makes today's AI revol...

    11 min

  5. 6D AGO

    APEX 2025 - Double Digit EBITDA and Growth in 2024 with InCap CFO Antti Pynnönen

    While much of the European electronics manufacturing industry faced a 14-15% downturn in 2024, InCap Corporation demonstrated remarkable resilience. In this conversation filmed at APEX 2025, CFO Antti Pynnönen reveals how InCap not only weathered the storm but thrived, delivering double-digit EBITDA performance and particularly strong Q4 results. The secret to their success? According to Antti it's a combination of prescient timing and operational excellence. Antti explains how InCap e...

    7 min

  6. MAR 21

    Navigating Tariffs, Talent, and Technology: Parting Insights from IPC APEX 2025

    The curtain has fallen on IPC APEX 2025 after an intensive three days that yielded over 50 interviews with industry leaders. As attendees and exhibitors drifted out into the California sunshine, they left behind conversations that revealed the electronics manufacturing industry at a crossroads of political uncertainty, technological transformation, and talent challenges. Tariffs dominated discussions, creating a palpable sense of unease. EMS companies aren't necessarily advocating for specif...

    5 min

  7. MAR 18

    Revolutionizing Everything, Even Manufacturing: The Transformative Power of AI with Emily Laird

    What if AI could revolutionize the manufacturing industry by making data not just accessible, but actionable? Join us as we uncover the transformative power of AI with Emily Laird, an AI integration technologist and fellow podcaster. Emily offers a wealth of experience, sharing her insights on how generative AI is reshaping manufacturing by enhancing data connectivity and delivering predictive insights. We explore the exciting challenges and opportunities in making historical data useful, imp...

    23 min

  8. MAR 16

    Book-to-Bills, Tariffs, Economic Uncertainty, and the Reshaping of US-Europe Relations: All on EMS & The Economist with Shawn DuBravac

    White House policy shifts and tariff uncertainties are creating a complicated landscape for electronics manufacturers trying to plan their future. While recession whispers grow louder in media and economic circles, EMS and PCB industries are showing surprisingly strong book-to-bill numbers - though some of this strength may come from companies rushing orders to beat potential tariff implementations. A fascinating dynamic is emerging between regional markets. US manufacturers maintain cautiou...

    19 min
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As Forbes, Entrepreneur, Fast Company and SCOOP writer, Philip Stoten, continues to talk to EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services) executives he learns more about their individual and collective experiences and their expectations for their own businesses and for the entire electronic manufacturing industry.

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  • Creator
    Philip Spagnoli Stoten
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    252
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 EMS@C-LEVEL
  • Show Website
    EMS@C-LEVEL

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