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Hanwha's Tech Innovations and Global Electronics Insights with Jonny Nichols

EMS@C-LEVEL · 7 Oct 2024 · 9m

What this episode covers

Jonny Nichols, VP of Marketing for North America at Hanwha, explains the company's transition from Samsung to an independent entity with aerospace-grade quality standards. He details the HMD2 system, a dual-product assembly line that maximizes floor space performance and addresses North American talent shortages through automation. The conversation covers the impact of reshoring, the strategic need for compact machinery, and market expectations for 2025 following the US election.

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Hanwha, Samsung, GE, Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Koh Young, Global Electronics Association
Products
HMD2

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