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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Highlighting Global PCB Trends and Technologies with all4-PCB
April 1, 2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Andy Shaughnessy and all4-PCB's Ralph Jacobo discuss global distribution trends in the PCB industry, focusing on new technologies in plasma etching and final inspection. Ralph highlights the importance of IC substrate buildup technology and partnerships in the market. He emphasizes cleanliness in manufacturing for very fine lines and explores the evolving technology landscape in the U.S. PCB market, including the impact of the CHIPS and Science Act and future industry developments.
The 25th IPC APEX EXPO, 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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