The Chemical Connection: Don’t Just Blame the Etcher
Nolan's Notes: ConvergenceThe September 2023 Issue of PCB007 Magazine Available Now
September 18, 2023 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
New demands on PCB fabrication, namely advanced packaging, ultra high density interconnect (UHDI), and new specialty materials, are converging, changing the landscape of our business. And then there’s the impact of the CHIPS Act.
In this issue of PCB007 Magazine, we look at materials, advanced packaging and UHDI fundamentals from multiple directions with industry voices ranging from fabricators to equipment manufacturers, to industry advocates.
We also bring you special coverage with conversations from some of the suppliers to the ultra-modern fab and assembly facility in Moscow, Idaho, built by Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories.
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