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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
November 8, 2024 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007Estimated reading time: 1 minute
In our industry we work on solutions. This week, solutions are represented in these must-read choices. Solid state batteries make an appearance, as does LED imaging equipment at American Standard Circuits. SPEA’s AI-based optical inspection is here, as are Happy Holden’s recent article on one key engineering skill and news about a flagship R&D facility funded by the U.S. CHIPS Act.
Real Time with... SMTAI 2024: John Johnson on American Standard Circuits' Advanced Technology
Published November 6
In this interview from SMTAI 2024, American Standard Circuits' John Johnson details a conversation that starts with the news of a new LED imager and pivots to a peek into American Standard's capabilities roadmap for the next three years. Click to listen now.
Biden-Harris Administration to Invest $825 Million in First CHIPS for America R&D Facility
Published November 1
The Department of Commerce and Natcast, the operator of the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), announced the expected location for the first CHIPS for America research and development (R&D) flagship facility—within NY CREATES’ Albany NanoTech Complex in Albany, New York, supported by a proposed federal investment of an estimated $825 million. The EUV Accelerator will focus on advancing state of the art EUV technology and the R&D that relies on it.
Solid-State Batteries Enter Pilot Production, Costs Expected to Drop to CNY 0.6–0.7/Wh by 2035
Published November 1
Battery technology not only continues to develop but is accelerating, according to TrendForce. Learn more about how SSBs will change in the next 10 years.
Real Time with... SMTAI 2024: SPEA Brings Added Sophistication to Board Testing Capabilities
Published November 5
Nolan Johnson spoke with Luca Fanelli from SPEA at SMTAI 2024. In this interview, Fanelli describes SPEA's new AI-based optical inspection technology and shares a powerful example from the field. He also updates Nolan Johnson on SPEA's organizational growth meant to improve customer value. Click here to listen.
Root-cause Analysis and Problem-solving
Published November 1
Happy Holden’s article in October’s PCB007 Magazine pulls from more detailed information in his book, 24 Essential Skills for Engineers, the books section). If your job involves problem solving and root cause analysis, it’s a useful read. And check out the book, too.
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