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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: LPKF's Advancements in Laser Depaneling Technology
March 25, 2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In this recent interview, Jake Benz from LPKF Laser and Electronics discusses advancements in laser depaneling technology, focusing on speed and quality. He highlights the previous negative reputation of laser depaneling and shares insights from nearly two decades of experience. As customer needs evolve, traditional companies are exploring laser technology. Benz emphasizes the importance of optimizing designs for laser cutting efficiency and the critical role of software in enhancing laser operations.
The 25th IPC APEX EXPO, which took place March 18-20, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, has concluded successfully. If you couldn’t make it to the show, don’t worry—the I-Connect007 team has coverage of the entire week’s events. Don’t miss our Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2025 video interviews with the movers and shakers of the electronics industry.
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