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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Revitalizing the U.S. Microelectronics Industry with PCBAA
April 1, 2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
PCBAA president David Schild discusses his experience in the PCB and aerospace sectors, focusing on the mission of the PCBAA and its collaboration with IPC. He highlights the decline in PCB manufacturing in the U.S. and the importance of public policy in restoring capacity. Schild emphasizes the need for industry advocacy and bipartisan support for American manufacturing, while also addressing the evolving political landscape and the necessity for ongoing engagement in the political process.
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