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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

October 16, 2026 | Michelle Te, I-Connect007

Working from home really has its perks, especially when it comes to driving. I don’t miss the commute time, driving in the rain, or having to maneuver around everyone else going to work or coming home. Simply popping up to my desk in the morning is such a benefit. But what I do miss is being physically with my coworkers and the interactions that can happen when you’re all together. You just don’t get the synergy over a Teams call that you can get in person. Even more, being together fosters a sense of camaraderie you can’t get any other way.

Breaking Down the Barriers Between Design and Manufacturing in France

October 15, 2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007 Magazine

The IPC Designers Council France has nearly doubled since I-Connect007 last reached out to Thomas Romont, a manager at WWEC who leads the council. But growth is only part of the story. Through working groups, practical design tools, and an annual conference, the council is creating opportunities for designers, engineers, fabricators, EMS providers, and other stakeholders to solve problems together. Thomas explains how the group is addressing gaps in design guidance, improving communication between design and manufacturing, and encouraging the kind of collaboration increasingly required across the electronics industry.




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Elementary, Mr. Watson: Waking Up Europe's PCB Giants

September 30, 2026 | John Watson, Elementary, Mr. Watson

When I wrote "The Rise and Fall of Europe’s PCB Design Community,” for the September issue of I-Connect007 Magazine, I wasn't suggesting Europe had suddenly solved its PCB problems; far from it. The region still faces high costs,...

Connect the Dots: Getting the PCB Quote Right

September 30, 2026 | Matt Stevenson, Connect the Dots

Once the PCB design moves from the designer’s hands to the fabricator, the quote process becomes much more than a matter of price. It’s where we determine what it will take to build your board successfully, from materials and...

Powering the Future: What Engineers Get Wrong About Designing for Reliability

September 29, 2026 | Brian Buyea, Powering the Future

One question I hear more than almost any other is: How do I design electronics for high reliability? It’s a fair question. In industries like aerospace, defense, EV, and industrial power, reliability isn’t a feature; it’s the...

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