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IPC WinterCom 2024 in Photos
February 5, 2024 | Ana Gaceciladze, IPC EuropeEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
IPC WinterCom 2024, Jan. 22–25, in Barcelona, Spain, emerged as a dynamic hub for global collaboration in the electronics manufacturing industry. Bringing together around 300 leaders from 40 countries, the event showcased Europe's significant potential in standards development.
Discussions spanned diverse topics from design and materials to cutting-edge technologies. Key milestones included the advancement of IPC-8401 Guidelines for In-Mold Electronics and discussions on the revision of IPC-2231 for DFX. The Design Leadership Council gained momentum, supported by industry giants. The ninth Smart Plastics Congress highlighted technological marvels, symbolizing a commitment to industry-centric standards while being the most-attended meeting at the event.
During one of the networking lunches, Tiberiu Baranyi (technology group manager at Flextronics) and Debbie Wade (managing director at Advanced Rework Technology Limited) were both awarded Golden Gnomes for their achievements and contribution to the standards development within their industry. The event celebrated not just today's needs but the vibrant future of electronics manufacturing, reinforcing IPC's role as a global leader in innovation.
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