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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2024: AI Implementation at Omron
April 18, 2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Editor Nolan Johnson and Omron Product Manager Nick Fieldhouse discuss the company's focus on AI implementation to enhance customer experience and results. They address programming challenges and how AI can help customers achieve better outcomes with less experience. Omron's AI is compatible with existing systems, facilitating easy upgrades.
Click to watch the interview on our Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2024 event site.
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It’s Only Common Sense: Hire for Hunger, Train for Skill
04/13/2026 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: It's Only Common SenseMost companies are hiring incorrectly. They hire for polish when they should be hiring for passion. They hire for credentials when they should be hiring for commitment. They hire for experience when they should be hiring for edge. Then they sit around wondering why the team feels flat, momentum stalls, and why the culture lacks spark. In my years of experience, I’ve learned that skills can be taught, but hunger cannot.
The Right Approach: Reflections on 50 Years in the Business, Part 3
03/31/2026 | Steve Williams -- Column: The Right ApproachWaking up that first day in 2013 after being informed my position of 15 years had been eliminated, I realized that everything I had done in my career had positioned me for a new chapter. This included the hands-on leadership experience in PCB manufacturing, learning from over 1,000 global companies, and my industry exposure while working at Plexus. My passion for writing, educating, speaking, and passing along my experience to others made it clear that this was the time to pursue my dream job: owning a consulting company.
From Classroom to Boardroom: One Year Yields a World of Perspective
03/15/2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007Few college seniors can say their first plane ride took them straight into a global electronics boardroom. However, Emily Daley, a Michigan Technological University electrical engineering student, spent her senior year as the Student Board Member to the Global Electronics Association Board of Directors. She brought a fresh, student-centered perspective to the industry as she attended APEX EXPO, as well as board meetings in Taiwan and Lake Tahoe.
T-type Thermocouples in Foil Heater Technology
03/12/2026 | Zack Schaner, Flexible Circuit TechnologiesThis article examines the use of T-type thermocouples implemented with flexible printed circuit and etched foil heater technology, focusing on their design, fabrication, and integration into advanced thermal management systems. I’ll give particular attention to how their low-profile construction, accuracy at low temperatures, and mechanical robustness make them well-suited for critical devices operating in demanding environments
Punching Out: Can I Sell My Business Using AI?
01/21/2026 | Tom Kastner -- Column: Punching Out!Let’s ask AI (Microsoft Copilot) if you can use it to sell your business: “Absolutely. You can sell your business using AI, and it’s becoming a powerful strategy for entrepreneurs and owners looking to streamline the process.” Well, there you go. Easy-peasy. I guess I’ll join my former clients and retire now that AI can do the job for me. Or maybe it’s not as simple as AI claims.