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ASC Sunstone Circuits and Screaming Circuits Host Successful Tech Summit, Setting New Standards in PCB Industry Collaboration
May 22, 2024 | ASC SunstoneEstimated reading time: 1 minute
ASC Sunstone Circuits (a division of American Standard Circuits), provider of high-quality printed circuit boards (PCBs) and Screaming Circuits (a division of Milwaukee Electronics), specialists of quick-turn prototype and on demand PCB assembly, successfully concluded its inaugural Tech Summit held at the Holiday Inn Columbia Riverfront April 25, 2024. The event brought together industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders to discuss emerging trends, share insights, and foster collaboration within the PCB community.
The Tech Summit featured a dynamic lineup of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to address new technology and key topics facing the PCB industry. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with industry pioneers, explore cutting-edge technologies, and gain valuable insights to drive innovation and growth.
Highlights of the summit included:
Industry Expert presentations: Renowned industry leaders delivered best practices and complex technology, offering valuable perspectives on the future of PCB design, manufacturing, and assembly.
Panel Discussions: Experts panel convened to further discuss critical topics and answer questions from the events’ attendees.
"We are thrilled with the overwhelming success of our inaugural Tech Summit," said Anaya Vardya, CEO of American Standard Circuits. "The event provided a unique platform for designers and engineers to come together, learn new techniques, and get questions answered from industry experts."
Jered Stoehr, CEO of Milwaukee Electronics added, “We are committed to fostering collaboration and driving innovation within the PCB community, and we look forward to building on the success of this year's summit in the years to come."
The Tech Summit highlighted the strong partnership between ASC Sunstone and Screaming Circuits, emphasizing their commitment to the local PCB community and beyond. Through their collaboration, they are driving innovation and fostering growth within our community and contributing to the advancement of the PCB industry.
For more information about the Tech Summit, please visit the events RESOURCES.
Be sure to check out more educational content from ASC Sunstone Circuits:
- On the Line with... ASC Sunstone: Designing for Reality
- I-007eBook: The Designer's Guide to Designing for Reality
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