Taipei, Taiwan – Hon Hai Technology Group (“Foxconn”) (TWSE:2317) today announced ambitious sustainability targets through 2030 that focus the next five years on clean energy, labor rights, supply chain ESG and global initiatives for the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and leading technological solutions provider.

Stepping up sustainability as the Group’s core driver of long-term competitiveness and operational resilience, the 2026–2030 Long-Term Sustainability Goals, benchmarked against 2025 levels, comprise of 34 concrete actions across 21 strategic categories. The updated roadmap responds to evolving global ESG expectations and offers a broader value chain impact.

“This roadmap marks Foxconn’s transition into a new phase defined by data transparency, institutionalized targets, and collaborative partnerships,” said James Wu, Foxconn Spokesperson and a lead for the Group’s Sustainability Committee. “With hundreds of campuses around the world and tens of thousands of suppliers, we are taking steady, measurable steps to bring up our ecosystem to be being cleaner, greener and smarter.”

By 2030, the entire group aims to achieve multiple environment targets, including a 30% greywater recycling rate; a 75% share of renewable energy use; self-invested green electricity accounting for more than 30% of the group's renewable energy usage; and a 10% reduction in energy intensity.

Foxconn, for the most part, reached its previous set of 32 long-term ESG goals issued in 2022 ahead of schedule, putting it on track to achieve its 2050 net zero emission target, while fulfulling social and governance commitments, including enhancing workplace wellness, improving sustainable supply chains and strengthening cybersecurity and board accountability.

Looking ahead, AI will be embedded in sustainable technology innovation goals, such as doubling the number of Foxconn’s Lighthouse-standard factories and exponentially discovering IP-worthy applications to share with the industry.

For the first time, the Group will coordinate its corporate policies and supplier standards with 15 major international frameworks, including TCFD, SASB, and IFRS S1/S2. The company is committed to maintaining a top 10% ranking across five leading ESG rating agencies, including MSCI and Sustainalytics.

In bringing up the supply chain, the new goals include initiating a 100% sustainability audit of Foxconn’s Tier-1 suppliers and promoting "short-chain, low-carbon manufacturing," aiming for over 80% local sourcing of institutional materials to strengthen operational resilience in global regional economies.

The health and safety of employees is a top priority for Foxconn. In this key area, goals require 100% coverage of human rights risk assessments at global production sites by 2030. For high-risk issues identified during assessments, remedial and mitigation measures will be implemented immediately. The company will continuously strengthen internal management and labor dispatch practices, and systematically promote annual audits to ensure compliance with the Group's Code of Conduct and accountability standards. Global high-risk contractors will all need to meet ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification.

In another first, Foxconn is incorporating Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in its sustainability initiatives. With partners, the Group will organize environmental and ecological restoration actions annually in our major production regions through 2030, reaching a global yearly total of 80,000 cumulative volunteer hours.

Minnesota, United States, March 3, 2026 -- The recent Supreme Court decision to limit presidential tariff powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) has necessitated prompt operational changes for U.S. manufacturers. Amtech Electrocircuits, a family-owned electronics manufacturing services provider located in Connecticut, is promptly enacting compliance protocols in response to the ruling and the ensuing enforcement of Section 122 tariffs. The company is now working within a tighter timeframe to adjust its sourcing strategies and seek possible reimbursements for previously paid tariffs.

Constitutional boundaries redefined

The Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling determined that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the president to impose tariffs, fundamentally reshaping the trade enforcement mechanisms. Within hours of the decision, the administration ceased IEEPA tariff collection and invoked Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposing temporary duties of up to 15 percent effective through July 24, 2026. This unprecedented application of Section 122 has injected uncertainty into the operations of manufacturers with complex international supply chains.

For electronic manufacturers like Amtech Electrocircuits, which serves the appliances, electrical, and electronics industries, the ruling necessitates an immediate response concerning component sourcing and customer pricing strategies. The company is actively reviewing its supply chain to pinpoint materials affected by the new tariffs while also preparing administrative claims for IEEPA tariff refunds.

Operational response and compliance measures

Jay Patel, a spokesperson for Amtech Electrocircuits, highlighted the company's proactive stance: "We are actively liaising with our trade compliance team and supply chain partners to fully grasp the implications of this verdict. It's our priority to ensure service continuity for our customers while we adapt to these regulatory changes in a responsible manner."

The manufacturer is submitting Post-Summary Corrections to U.S. Customs and Border Protection and staying informed about exemptions that could be applicable to certain electronic components. With the 150-day limitation on Section 122 tariffs, Amtech is also preparing for various outcomes, including the potential for tariff extensions or alternate enforcement measures.

Preparing for continued volatility

Understanding that the trade landscape remains subject to change, Amtech Electrocircuits is bracing for possible increased enforcement activities such as Section 301 investigations, expanded Section 232 applications, and intensified efforts from the Cross-Agency Trade Fraud Task Force. In anticipation of these changes, the company is bolstering documentation practices and engaging in thorough scenario planning to ensure production stability amidst evolving trade policies.

About the company: Amtech Electrocircuits is a family-owned electronics manufacturing services provider established in 1995. The company specializes in PCB manufacturing, wire harness assembly, and box builds for the appliances, electrical, and electronics industries. Based on values of integrity, continuous improvement, and customer collaboration, Amtech Electrocircuits helps clients transform ideas into products through high-tech and high-mix manufacturing solutions.

Heerbrugg, Switzerland - ESCATEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Christa Schnider as Chief Sales Officer (CSO), effective 1st March 2026.

Christa joins ESCATEC with more than 15 years of experience in the medical and healthcare sector, most recently serving as Director of Business Development at Jabil Healthcare. Her deep industry knowledge and strong commercial track record will play a pivotal role in executing ESCATEC’s growth strategy.

In her new role, Christa will lead ESCATEC’s global sales organisation, driving increased revenue across the Group, with a particular focus on the medical sector. She will also oversee the implementation of a comprehensive growth strategy, ensuring alignment between sales, marketing, business development, and customer service functions, to deliver long-term customer value.

Charles-Alexandre Albin, CEO of ESCATEC, commented:
"We are thrilled to welcome Christa to ESCATEC. Her extensive experience in the medical sector and strong leadership capabilities will be instrumental as we accelerate our growth strategy. Christa will help us strengthen our ability to support both new and existing customers with complete design and manufacturing lifecycle solutions, ensuring we deliver exceptional value and innovation across all markets."

Christa Schnider added: "I am excited to join ESCATEC at such a pivotal time in its growth journey. The company’s strong engineering capabilities, global manufacturing footprint, and focus on end-to-end lifecycle solutions, position it exceptionally well to support customers in highly regulated and demanding markets. I look forward to working with the team to drive sustainable growth, deepen strategic customer partnerships, and further strengthen ESCATEC’s position as a trusted global design and manufacturing partner."

Headquartered in Penang Island, Malaysia, ESCATEC’s global production network currently comprises of four facilities in Malaysia, two in the Czech Republic, one in the United Kingdom, a site for advanced electronics in Switzerland, and one in Bulgaria. The Group also operates a Design & Development (D&D) Centre in Switzerland and further has strategic partnerships in Croatia and the United States.

Further enquiries or requests for interviews / photos / comments, etc., can be directed to Mr. Rajeshpal Singh, Corporate Marketing & Communications Manager, at rajeshpal.singh@escatec.com, Tel: +604 6113 456.

Visit www.escatec.com to learn more about ESCATEC and its global operations.

AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- PulseForge, Inc. (PFI), the inventors of Photonic Soldering technology, today announced a major breakthrough enabling high-temperature solder alloy reflow in ambient atmosphere without the use of active flux. This advancement constitutes a critical milestone for next-generation electronics manufacturing, providing a cleaner, faster, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional soldering methods.

The breakthrough, first demonstrated in pre-bumping of ball grid array (BGA) components, is applicable across a broad range of device structures. Solder balls are stabilized mechanically with a flux-less tacky agent and attached using the photonic reflow process. This approach enables manufacturers to achieve a significantly cleaner final joint, with easier and more reliable removal of remaining residues compared to reflow with conventional fluxed solder pastes. Because the process operates in ambient atmosphere, it also eliminates the expense and environmental impact of inert gas purging.

“Flux-less soldering has long been considered the ‘holy grail’ of electronics assembly,” said Jonathan Gibson, CEO of PulseForge, Inc. “Our team has achieved what the industry has pursued for decades: a clean, repeatable, production-ready process that dramatically lowers total manufacturing cost by eliminating the need for process nitrogen. This technology changes what is possible in high-performance electronics.”

A gamechanger for high-reliability applications

Flux has historically played an essential—but imperfect—role in soldering by removing oxides and improving wetting. However, its use introduces a variety of trade-offs, including corrosion risk, ionic contamination, post-cleaning steps, and long-term reliability concerns. As electronic devices continue to shrink and I/O density increases, flux residue poses an even greater reliability challenge.

PulseForge’s flux-less approach overcomes these limitations by leveraging the unique physics of Photonic Soldering, where rapid heating significantly limits oxygen penetration during reflow. The result is solder joints with performance identical to flux-assisted processes, with reduced contamination risks and cleaning overhead.

This innovation sets a new standard for high-reliability applications including semiconductor packaging, die attachment, advanced interconnects, flex-to-rigid assemblies, and next-generation underfill processes. 

Cleaner and greener at a lower cost

PulseForge Photonic Soldering delivers profile times between 1 and 5 seconds, dramatically increasing throughput compared to conventional soldering approaches. By eliminating the need for inert or reducing gases, the environmental impact of the process is reduced by more than 95%, while also cutting operational costs.

Combined with a faster process and reduced consumables, the technology delivers a significant cost-per-unit advantage to manufacturers.

Available for immediate implementation

The full suite of PulseForge industrial tools supports immediate qualification and integration of the new flux-less process into existing production environments. The technology is available across all PulseForge soldering tool platforms, allowing customers to deploy it quickly in both development and high-volume manufacturing.

About PulseForge

PulseForge, Inc. develops and manufactures state-of-the-art flashlamp-based tools that deliver energy in a precise and targeted manner to enable innovation in industrial manufacturing. PulseForge’s expertise and tools empower customers to explore novel materials and manufacturing methodologies, driving dynamic and efficient production at an industrial scale.