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October 11, 2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 MagazineEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
I just got home from covering the Anaheim Electronics & Manufacturing Show and PCB West. I drove my first hybrid car this week; it was the fastest Camry I’ve ever seen, and it got at least 40 miles per gallon. As long as I don’t have to plug anything in, I won’t rule it out. But I know I’d forget to plug in a pureplay EV.
It was great seeing many of you on the West Coast. Everyone was positive about the industry, with the only caveat being, “Where can I find the staff I need to fill my open positions?” It was heartening to see some fresh-faced young engineers at AEMS and PCB West, but we’ll need more where they came from.
This week’s roundup is a duke’s mixture of news items and interviews with industry experts from design, fabrication and assembly. There’s a lot going on in electronics now. We’ll be bringing you full coverage of SMTA International the week of Oct. 20-24, so stay tuned.
AEMS: Third Time’s the Charm
Published October 7
San Diego’s Del Mar Electronics & Manufacturing Show (DMEMS) started out as a local show in 1995, eventually expanding into a regional destination. Three years ago, Del Mar’s managers launched a new event, the Anaheim Electronics & Manufacturing Show, at the Anaheim Convention Center. Check out our coverage of this rising show.
Battling Counterfeit Electronics in Manufacturing
Published October 7
We keep coming up with new ways to identify counterfeit parts and keep them from entering the supply chain, and the criminals keep doubling down and finding new ways to thwart these efforts. Paul Jarski of Case New Holland is an expert in dealing with fake parts, and in this interview, he explains how counterfeit parts still manage to infiltrate supply chains.
Indian PCB Market Projected to Reach $20.17 Billion by 2032
Published October 5
The Indian PCB market has been blowing up recently, with a value of US$4.53 billion in 2023. According to this report, India’s PCB segment is due to hit $20.17 billion by 2032. There’s a lot going on in different markets around the globe, and we’ve got the info you need.
I-Connect007 Launches Latest Podcast Series: Meet the Author
Published October 9
Our newest podcast series, Meet the Author, debuted this week, with Nolan Johnson hosting Julie Cliche-Dubois of Cogiscan and Andres Luna of Univertools, who represents Cogiscan in Mexico. They discuss the changing role of data analytics in manufacturing in Mexico and the Americas.
Partial HDI: A Complete Solution
Published October 10
For a while now, IPC instructor Kris Moyer has been teaching his students about partial HDI, which allows designers to escape route from tight-pitch BGAs when mechanical drilling is not an option. As Kris explains, if you’re working with advanced packaging, this might be just the process for you.
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