Taiyo America Brings New Ideas to Solder Mask Development

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During IPC APEX EXPO in San Diego, California, the I-Connect007 Editorial Team met with some of the industry's top executives, managers, and engineers.

During the show, Technical Editor Pete Starkey and Don Monn, Midwest regional sales director at Taiyo America, discuss the company’s progress with the establishment of inkjet solder mask as a production reality, now with OEM approvals. Monn also addresses the development of crack-resistant white solder mask and new screen-printable formulations with very high thermal conductivity.

IPC APEX EXPO is the largest PCB industry event in North America. The next IPC APEX EXPO will be held January 26-28, 2021, at the San Diego Convention Center.

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