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Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024: Amitron - Modernizing a PCB Facility
May 13, 2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Aidan Salvi, chief transformation officer at Amitron, discusses modernizing the company's PCB facility including equipment selection, installation, process redefinition, staff upskilling, university engagement, and customer relationship building. Emphasizing that this is a significant endeavor not to be undertaken lightly, Aidan highlights the importance of focus, software technology use, and a step-by-step approach to modernization. He recommends caution when assessing whether to approach factory modernization as one big project or take a more measured approach to modernize in segments.
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