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Manufacturing Tariff Update 2026: What You Need to Know

When we first published this article in May 2026, the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was still in effect. Since then, the tariff landscape has shifted significantly, creating both opportunities and challenges for manufacturers, distributors, and industrial suppliers. Today, manufacturers are navigating a transition away from IEEPA-related tariffs and toward a framework increasingly driven […]

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7 Reasons Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Is Changing Modern Manufacturing

Articles, Default / By Kelsi Rus

In today’s fast-paced world, speed, precision, and innovation define success. Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is at the heart of this transformation, reshaping how circuit boards are built for critical applications—from agriculture and medical devices to firefighting and industrial controls. For manufacturers and product designers, understanding SMT is essential—not just for efficiency, but for producing electronics

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Quality Firefighter Equipment That Builds Trust — 1 Component at a Time

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At InSource, we build more than just components — we build firefighter equipment that first responders rely on when lives are on the line. Sometimes it takes a voice from the front lines to help us fully understand the difference our work makes every single day. A Lifelong Commitment to Community and Service One of

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