# BONUS - iNEMI CEO Shekhar Chandrashekhar at APEX 2023 - EMSNOW & SCOOP On Location

- Show: [EMS@C-LEVEL](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level)
- Published: 2023-01-31
- Length: 7m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-01-31-bonus-inemi-ceo-shekhar-chandrashekhar-at-apex-2023-emsnow-scoop-on-location

## Summary

Shekhar Chandrashekhar, the newly appointed CEO of iNEMI, discusses the organization's unique role in bridging the gap between market needs and technology development within the electronics manufacturing ecosystem. He outlines iNEMI's focus on materials, metallurgy, and smart manufacturing, specifically targeting segments like 5G/6G communications, board assembly, and advanced packaging. Chandrashekhar emphasizes the value of iNEMI's technology integration groups in reducing technology risks, accelerating time to market, and fostering workforce development through practical engineering projects.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-01-31-bonus-inemi-ceo-shekhar-chandrashekhar-at-apex-2023-emsnow-scoop-on-location#t=6) Introduction and iNEMI's Role
- [1:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-01-31-bonus-inemi-ceo-shekhar-chandrashekhar-at-apex-2023-emsnow-scoop-on-location#t=87) iNEMI's Value Proposition and Partnerships
- [2:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-01-31-bonus-inemi-ceo-shekhar-chandrashekhar-at-apex-2023-emsnow-scoop-on-location#t=172) Ecosystem Pillars and Market Segments
- [4:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-01-31-bonus-inemi-ceo-shekhar-chandrashekhar-at-apex-2023-emsnow-scoop-on-location#t=248) Strategic Aspirations: Smart Manufacturing and Diversity
- [5:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ems-c-level/2023-01-31-bonus-inemi-ceo-shekhar-chandrashekhar-at-apex-2023-emsnow-scoop-on-location#t=344) Technology Integration and Member Value

## Topics

- [Scaling production](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/scaling-production)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- iNEMI (company)
- Bell Laboratories (company)
- IPC (company)
- Koh Young (company)
- Aegis Software (company)
- Panasonic Connect (company)
- Cogiscan (company)

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