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Insituware Announces 2022 Top Hat Awards to Top Three Reps
February 22, 2022 | Insituware LLCEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

Insituware LLC, the developer of the first smart measurement solution for quality control of materials, is pleased to announce that it presented the 2022 Top Hat Awards to the top three reps of the year during the recent 2022 IPC APEX EXPO in San Diego. The criteria for the Top Hat Awards include product line launch support, sales performance, and tenaciousness and drive.
The 2022 Top Hat Awards winners are:
RON TORENKO – Torenko & Associates
For actively promoting and launching Insituware’s product lines in his territory.
DAVID SMITH – Horizon Sales
For sales performance and overwhelming commitment to servicing customers' needs in his territory.
DAVE MURRIN – Ark Manufacturing
For sales performance in his territory and his contribution of valuable insights in support of Insituware's new products.
Insituware’s representative team provides world-class customer sales and support while Insituware continues to develop new materials control solutions for manufacturers to help them drive towards Industry 4.0. The proven, award-winning Vision MARK-1 device is powered by analytical sensors, machine learning, and cloud-based technology to bring materials control solutions right on the factory floor.
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07/30/2025 | Michelle Te, Community MagazineA concerted effort by the Global Electronics Association—Mexico team over the past year has created inroads for the Global Electronics Association (formerly IPC) with leading electronics companies, government offices, and academic institutions in Mexico. “Our goal is to bring more awareness to what the Global Electronics Association is and what it offers,” says Lorena Villanueva, senior director. “We also aim to increase our membership. Of 3,200 members of the Global Electronics Association, only 180 are in Mexico.”
Powering Progress: Summer 2025 Community Magazine Now Available
07/22/2025 | Community MagazineIn the new Summer 2025 edition of Community Magazine, members of the Global Electronics Association demonstrate what progress really looks like—through innovation on the factory floor, influence on public policy, and investment in the next generation of engineers.
TRI to Exhibit at SMTA Queretaro Expo 2025
07/16/2025 | TRITest Research, Inc. (TRI), the leading provider of test and inspection systems for the electronics manufacturing industry, is pleased to announce plans to exhibit at the SMTA Querétaro Expo 2025, scheduled to take place on July 24, 2025, at the Querétaro Centro de Congresos y Teatro Metropolitano.
Global PCB Connections: Let the Spec Fit the Board, Not Just the Brand
07/17/2025 | Jerome Larez -- Column: Global PCB ConnectionsIf you’ve ever seen an excellent PCB quote delayed, or worse, go cold because of a single line on the fab print, you’re not alone. Often, that line reads something like, “Use 370HR only,” or “IT-180A required.” These and other brand-name materials are proven performers, but unless your design needs that specific resin system (say, for RF performance, thermal reliability, or stringent CAF resistance), you may inadvertently be holding your job hostage.
IPC Hall of Fame Spotlight Series: Highlighting Lionel Fullwood
07/15/2025 | Dan Feinberg, I-Connect007Many IPC members who have contributed significantly to IPC and our industry have been awarded the IPC Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame (HOF) Award. Though many early HOF members have passed away and are unknown to today’s IPC membership, their contributions still resonate. This special series on IPC Hall of Fame members provides a reminder of who was honored and why. As a bonus, for those who are still around, we get to find out what these talented individuals are up to today.