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The Chemical Connection: Employee and Operator Empowerment in the Age of AI

10/04/2026 | Don Ball -- Column: The Chemical Connection
In an ideal world, every operator would understand the process they are working on and be able to diagnose problems and suggest improvements. In the real world, however, we all know that these types of people are, if not rare, at least in the minority. Where do these people fit in when everyone is turning to automation and AI for quality and yield improvements and cost reduction? (Never lose sight of the fact that, in the end, it’s always about the money.) In my opinion, these people are valuable resources, and every effort should be made to retain them, regardless of their education level or seniority.

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The Factory of the Future Still Needs People

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Modern PCB factories can incorporate sophisticated automation, advanced process controls, machine vision, extensive traceability, real-time data collection, predictive analytics, and AI. These technologies are enabling manufacturers to see, measure, and identify opportunities that once depended almost entirely on human observation. They also create an opportunity to think differently about the manufacturing workforce. The factory of the future brings technology and human expertise together, allowing each to contribute where it creates the greatest value.

September I-Connect007 Magazine Pairs PCB Automation With Human Expertise

09/16/2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team
The September issue of I-Connect007 Magazine examines why employee experience and judgment remain essential as manufacturers bring more automation onto the shop floor. Industry experts share how companies can combine these strengths to improve processes without losing the knowledge behind them. Plus: We cover what's going on in the European PCB Design community.
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