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High-tech electronics industry in Mexico

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The electronics industry has transformed every aspect of people’s lives, with the sector in Mexico —including its designs, manufacturing, global technical support services and supply chains — making a major contribution. To sustain its momentum, Mexico must adapt its electronics industry to rapid technological shifts and changing trade dynamics.

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Fig. 1: Co-ordinated workflow of Mexico’s electronics industry.

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The authors would like to thank everyone who participated in the development of CTS activities, including our partners at IBM, AT&T Paradyne, HP, Motorola, Atmel, ST Microelectronics, and many other companies in the USA. Also, we want to thank our partners in Mexico and especially the State of Jalisco and Federal authorities, who helped CTS succeed. We also thank the editors of this article.

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Leyva, L., Naredo, J.L. High-tech electronics industry in Mexico. Nat Rev Electr Eng 2, 792–793 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44287-025-00228-9

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