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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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Real Time with... SMTAI 2025: The Importance of Precision Cleaning in Electronics Manufacturing with Kyzen
11/04/2025 | Real Time with...SMTAIKYZEN Corporation focuses on precision cleaning chemistries for various industries, prioritizing environmental responsibility. In this audio interview with I-Connect007, Dr. Adam Klett talks to us about the role of cleaning in electronics manufacturing, particularly in UHDI technology, where cleanliness affects signal integrity. Material compatibility and sustainability are also key factors in developing new cleaning chemistries that protect electronic components and meet regulatory standards.
Jiva Leading the Charge Toward Sustainable Innovation
09/30/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineEnvironmental sustainability in business—product circularity—is a high priority these days. “Circularity,” the term meant to replace “recycling,” in its simplest definition, describes a full circle life for electronic products and all their elements. The result is re-use or a near-complete reintroduction of the base materials back into the supply chain, leaving very little left for waste. For what cannot be reused productively, the ultimate hope is to have better, less harmful means of disposal and/or materials that can seamlessly and harmlessly decompose and integrate back into the natural environment. That is where Jiva and Soluboard come in.
Signal Integrity: A Game of Margins
09/25/2025 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 MagazineAs the founder of Wild River Technology, Al Neves deals with some of the most challenging aspects of signal integrity. Wild River’s engineers consult with high-tech companies that work at very high speeds and frequencies, often above 100G. Al is always a fun interview, so we asked him to share his thoughts on the current state of signal integrity engineering.
Transforming the Industry: Advint's Mission in Metallization
09/18/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineWith three decades of experience in engineering, research, and operations in blue-chip organizations, including Boeing and Honeywell, Venkat Raja has developed a passion for electroplating. In 2018, he founded Advint Incorporated, an electroplating advisory and training services firm dedicated to solving operational challenges, enhancing efficiency, and providing specialized training programs.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
08/15/2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007In our industry, my top reads include Prashant Patel’s overview and argument for reshoring, which I found to be a great general overview and breakdown. In further support of the onshoring/reshoring message, I’m highlighting Nolan Johnson’s interview on the survey and report by the Reshoring Initiative. Check out my interview with USPAE’s Jim Will on the state of the flat panel display (FPD) industry and the risks associated with it for U.S. defense and critical infrastructure products.