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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Reporting on the Future of X-ray Technology With Creative Electron
April 9, 2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Bill Cardoso, CEO of Creative Electron, talks about the changing landscape of X-ray technology. He says the rise of miniaturization and complexity in assemblies, along with the introduction of fully automated 3D X-ray machines to meet U.S. demand are driving the technology. Bill predicts a future where X-ray technology becomes more affordable and widespread.
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