IPC APEX EXPO: New Arlon Materials Address Design and Fab Challenges

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Brad Foster, VP and general manager of Arlon, discusses some new laminates and pre-pregs that help designers and fabricators address a variety of challenges. He explains how Arlon works with customers to help them with stack-ups and other issues. 

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