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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

06/19/2026 | Michelle Te, I-Connect007
Why do so many students who begin college intending to pursue STEM careers ultimately change direction? According to research highlighted by Malcolm Gladwell, the answer often has less to do with ability than perseverance. That spirit of continuous learning is reflected in my must-reads for the week, from major industry investments and policy developments to conferences, publications, and tools designed to help engineers improve their craft. Be sure to read the June issues of I-Connect007 Magazine and the Advanced Electronics Packaging Digest, which both published this week. They serve as a reminder that innovation depends not only on technology, but also on the people willing to keep learning and growing throughout their careers.

US Robot Industry Returns to Double Digit Growth

06/18/2026 | IFR
The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11% year-on-year, to reach 38,000 units in 2025. This significant recovery is driven by robust growth in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors.

Who Carries the Risk? A PCB Supply Chain Paradox

06/18/2026 | Jan Pedersen, Engineer and PCB Expert
For as long as I can remember, PCB customers have been encouraged to provide forecasts. Whether discussing standard multilayer boards, advanced HDI designs, or complex aerospace programs, the message has been remarkably consistent: Better visibility creates greater stability. The logic is difficult to dispute. When customers provide forecasts and scheduled orders, PCB manufacturers can plan capacity more effectively. Laminate suppliers can better predict future demand. Material allocation becomes easier, production schedules become more efficient, and the entire supply chain benefits from reduced uncertainty.

EPTAC: The ‘Ivy League’ of High-tech Training

06/17/2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007 Magazine
It’s been an exciting time for EPTAC, an IPC training and certification center based in Salem, New Hampshire, which recently opened a new state-of-the-art training facility to much fanfare. To help celebrate this accomplishment, we spoke with some key individuals who tell the story of what truly makes EPTAC successful. For over 35 years, EPTAC has built a reputation as a leading provider of IPC training and certification for the electronics manufacturing industry.

Elementary, Mr. Watson: PCB Education in the Midst of the Storms

06/17/2026 | John Watson -- Column: Elementary, Mr. Watson
I should probably begin with an apology, because this may be a tough pill to swallow and not the small vitamin kind. This is one of those honking, huge pills that could choke a mule. My goal is not to criticize students, dismiss academia, or blame industry. In many ways, I am part of all three conversations. I teach students trying to find their way. I work in academia and believe deeply in the value of education. I also come from an industry that needs skilled PCB designers more than ever, yet sometimes seems surprised when they do not simply appear out of the mist, holding a completed layout, a clean DRC report, and 10 years of experience.
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