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Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024: STARTEAM - A Global Presence in PCB Manufacturing
April 29, 2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Rob DiGiovanni, VP of sales for the Americas at STARTEAM Global, discusses the company's global presence in PCB manufacturing. As he explains, the firm operates facilities across Europe, Asia, and North America, specializing in serving contract manufacturers in the automotive and medical industries. They emphasize quality and meeting OEM standards, focusing on offshore supply and non-Chinese factories in the North American market. The company has grown through acquisitions and rebranding to offer multiple products.
Click to watch the interview on our Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2024 event site.
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07/19/2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, PCBDesign007Are you ready for the weekend? Fin de semana? I think we all are! In this week’s roundup, we have one article on what it takes to thrive in the industry today, as well as an interview that discusses one student’s drive to succeed as a PCB designer. We also have an article by our newest columnist, Tom Yang, who introduces us to his family-owned PCB company. Columnist Hanna Grace brings us an interview with her mentor, and Anaya Vardya continues his UHDI coverage with an article that explains UHDI’s use in the RF/microwave arena.
Fueling Up With Certifications: SMT007 Magazine—July 2024
07/01/2024 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamIn the EMS industry, most certifications are administered within the industry, either internally within the company or through a third-party organization. This issue of SMT007 Magazine tackles the topic by examining the value of certification, where to get certified, and why it matters for both the employer and the employee.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
06/28/2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 MagazineMuch of our recent coverage focuses on being ready for the future—technologically and otherwise. We have news about APCT relaunching as AdvancedPCB, and an interview with Freedom CAD’s Scott Miller about their new leadership—young managers who bring new vision to the company. We also have coverage of “Bold Breakthroughs: Women Reshaping the Engineering Landscape,” a webinar that celebrates Women in Engineering Day. We bring you an interview with Ventec’s Alun Morgan, who discusses the advent of glassless materials, and an article by FCT’s Chris Clark about cost-drivers in the flex and rigid-flex arena.
Marcy’s Musings: All Things Material
06/18/2024 | Marcy LaRont -- Column: Marcy's MusingsIt wasn’t until I had been around the business block a bit that I truly understood the impact of inventory on one’s P&L. How a company manages its inventory has a tremendous effect on its financials. I saw many situations where “fixers” were hired to get an organization financially back on track. The companies then experienced some of their greatest gains in the first year by simply getting their inventory under control. This is material management at its most base level for a business, and in this June issue of PCB007 Magazine, we are talking about all things “material,” a popular and ever-evolving topic for PCB fabricators.
Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024: GP Ventures: Services, Deals, and Industry Expertise
05/27/2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOIn an interview with Tom Kaster, president and founder of GP Ventures, we learn about the company's services, recent deals, and the process of selling a small board shop. Key topics include company size considerations, appraisal services, and the differences between asset and stock purchases. The discussion wraps up with insights on confidential discussions and free estimates of value.