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Don’t Just Survive, Thrive: The July 2024 Issue, PCB007 Magazine
July 18, 2024 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

With technology expected to advance at an even greater exponential pace over the next 20 years, our industry must step up to the need for commensurate development, reinvention, modification, evolution, and expansion. If we are to be relevant and prosper during these next critical decades in electronics, we must do more than survive. As an industry, we can and must thrive.
What does it take to remain viable and grow and prosper during so much change? It takes resilience, which includes commitment, vision, positivity, and a willingness to adapt. Resilience is key to thriving over the long term—from the individual to a company, industry, and nation.
In this issue of PCB007 Magazine, our contributors explore these concepts meant to help you take your business to the next level.
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The Secret Value of Committee Work
02/12/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007Teresa Rowe leads the standards and practices at IPC, and in this conversation delves into the nuts and bolts of getting involved in standards development. It’s a commitment of time that’s well worth the effort, she says, because you learn not only how a standard comes to light, but why and how dissenting opinions are purposely left out. You’ll come away from this discussion feeling comfortable about how you can get involved and why it will make a difference for your company. For those passionate about advancing their careers and contributing to industry standards, Teresa’s insights make a compelling case for getting involved.
IPC Hall of Fame Spotlight Series: Highlighting Doug Pauls
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