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June 28, 2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 MagazineEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
It’s summertime, and here in Atlanta, it’s “hotter than 100 hells,” as the saying goes. Many of us are thinking about vacations. But there’s quite a bit going on in the industry now.
Much of our recent coverage focuses on being ready for the future—technologically and otherwise. We have news about APCT relaunching as AdvancedPCB, and an interview with Freedom CAD’s Scott Miller about their new leadership—young managers who bring new vision to the company. We also have coverage of “Bold Breakthroughs: Women Reshaping the Engineering Landscape,” a webinar that celebrates Women in Engineering Day. We bring you an interview with Ventec’s Alun Morgan, who discusses the advent of glassless materials, and an article by FCT’s Chris Clark about cost-drivers in the flex and rigid-flex arena.
I hope you can take a vacation soon. I think we’ve all earned one!
Webinar Review: Women Reshaping the Engineering Landscape
Published June 26
Marcy LaRont brings us her review of the webinar “Bold Breakthroughs: Women Reshaping the Engineering Landscape,” which was hosted by IPC’s Teresa Rowe. Women in leadership positions in the industry share their stories. Check it out.
Freedom CAD Ready for Future With New Leadership
Published June 27
In this interview, Scott Miller of Freedom CAD discusses his move from COO to chief customer officer, and the promotion of Brian White to CEO and Pat White to COO. As he points out, these brothers have grown up within the company and are ready to lead Freedom CAD into the future.
APCT Launches as AdvancedPCB, Combines Industry Leaders Under One Brand
Published June 27
APCT has been combined with Advanced Circuits and San Diego PCB Design and renamed AdvancedPCB. This is likely to be a real powerhouse in PCB fabrication and design, with sites across the U.S. Stay tuned.
Beyond Prepreg: The Glassless ‘Revolution’
Published June 25
Ventec's Alun Morgan has been at the forefront of PCB material development for decades. In this interview, he discusses the "glassless revolution" that's going on right now, and how this bondply might solve some of our current fabrication issues.
Mustaches and Automation in Flexible PCB Fabrication
Published June 24
FCT’s Chris Clark discusses some of the hidden cost-adders in flex and rigid-flex fabrication. He explains the importance of understanding flex panelization techniques, and the need to communicate early and often with your fabricator.
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