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Electronics Circuit World Convention: A Brief History
March 7, 2024 | David Bergman, IPCEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In 1978, a new event called the Printed Circuit World Convention (PCWC) was born.
It brought together printed wiring board (PWB) associations from around the world to focus on advancing technology, growing the market, and providing insight into the management of the manufacture of printed boards. It was the first major international event of its kind for the industry. The first event, PCWC I, was hosted by the Institute of Circuit Technology (ICT–UK) and the Institute of Metal Finishing (IMF–UK) was supported/sponsored by IPC USA, EIPC Europe, and JPCA Japan.
It was decided that the convention would be held every three years, rotating between the various associations and countries. In 1998, having had nearly 20 years to work together, the globally-located PCB associations agreed to form a global association, and the World Electronics Circuits Council (WECC) was formed.
To read this entire article, which appeared in the February 2024 issue of PCB007 Magazine, click here.
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