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Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2024: IPC's Push for Sustainability in Electronics
May 23, 2024 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Editor Marcy LaRont speaks with Dr. Kelly Scanlon, lead sustainability strategist for IPC, during IPC APEX EXPO 2024. They explore the organization's heightened emphasis on sustainability, the creation of a Sustainability for Electronics Leadership Council by IPC, their sustainability strategy, and their part in standards and education. Kelly also underscores the significance of industry participation and invites experts to contribute to sustainability initiatives.
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