Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: ‘Do/Start'
Facing the Future: The Role of 5G and Beyond in Shaping PCB Demand
It’s Only Common Sense: Stop Pitching, Start Listening
December 2021 Issue of PCB007 Magazine Available Now
December 16, 2021 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Robert Plant could have been talking about trade shows when he sang, “It’s been a long time since I did the stroll.” When was the last time you did the stroll down the aisles of a trade show?
So, we’re all excited about the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO 2022 at the San Diego Convention Center. It's now less than six weeks away and we're looking forward to joining you all to celebrate the return of trade shows to our industry.
In the December issue of PCB007 Magazine, we provide you with a preview of what you can expect in San Diego. We have interviews with fabricators and suppliers who are exhibiting and presenting classes at IPC APEX EXPO. IPC show managers discuss the events planned for this year’s event, and we share a variety of conversations with those involved in IPC’s STEM program, including a local high school teacher whose students are now planning engineering careers after being inspired by last year’s STEM event.
Preview or download your PDF copy today on the virtual newsstand or subscribe here for delivery in your e-mailbox.
Share on:
Suggested Items
Legislative Update: Is the SEMI Investment Act Inclusive of PCB and Substrates?
05/13/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamIn response to this week's news about new U.S. legislation being put forth by SEMI to support our domestic electronics supply chain—the Strengthening Essential Manufacturing and Industrial (SEMI) Investment Act—IPC’s Richard Capetto, senior director of North American Government Relations, made the following statement.
Delta Builds First IPC-CFX Demonstration Line in Asia-Pacific
05/14/2025 | Chuck Li, IPC North AsiaAs a key standard in the global electronics manufacturing industry, IPC-CFX has been implemented in various regions worldwide, providing the foundation for digital factory solutions. In the Asia-Pacific region, IPC actively promotes this standard, helping enterprises enhance efficiency and competitiveness through digital transformation.
Hunting for Clues: Feng Xue Solving Circuit Board 'Crimes' With AOI Standard
05/08/2025 | Linda Stepanich, IPCWhen residents in sleepy English villages needed a top-tier detective to solve a murder, they called on Belgian super-sleuth Hercule Poirot, author Agatha Christie’s fictional detective famous for using his “little grey cells” to solve crimes. In the same way, IPC standards development committees, when creating a standard to detect defects in circuit boards using Automated Optical Inspection (AOI), call on IPC A-Team, Hercule.
IPC Strengthens Global Focus with Promotion of Sanjay Huprikar to Chief Global Officer
05/08/2025 | IPCIPC, the global electronics association, announces the promotion of Sanjay Huprikar to chief global officer. This newly created position reflects the association’s forward-looking strategy and industry needs to strengthen the electronics supply chain.
Navigating Global Manufacturing in an Era of Uncertainty
05/07/2025 | Philip Stoten, ScoopThe EMS industry faces unprecedented challenges as global trade tensions rise and tariff announcements create market uncertainty. In an overview of IPC Europe’s podcast, MADE IN EUROPE, industry experts from GPV and Zollner examine how these developments impact our businesses and customers, and what strategies will prevail in this new landscape.