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New Podcast Episode: How Does UHDI Benefit SWaP?
October 3, 2025 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
I-Connect007 has just released the latest episode in its groundbreaking podcast series on one of the most important innovations shaping the future of electronics manufacturing: ultra high density interconnect (UHDI).
In Episode 4, SWaP Considerations, host Nolan Johnson welcomes back industry expert John Johnson, Director of Quality and Advanced Technology at American Standard Circuits (ASC). Together, they explore how UHDI delivers measurable advantages in size, weight, and power (SWaP)—unlocking new possibilities in speed, efficiency, and miniaturization.
“John paints a clear picture for listeners of how the industry can leverage these innovations to push the boundaries of performance and design,” says host Nolan Johnson of the 12-part series.
Across the series, listeners step inside the evolving world of UHDI with insider perspectives, practical examples, and clear takeaways that show how this technology is reshaping electronics. Each episode is paired with downloadable resources that make applying the lessons directly to professional development and day-to-day challenges easy.
I-Connect007's On the Line with...American Standard Circuits: UHDI podcast series is available now on the I-Connect007 platform and all major podcast directories.
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Advanced Electronics Packaging Digest: Third Issue Arrives November 17
11/12/2025 | I-Connect007The third issue of Advanced Electronics Packaging Digest launches Monday, November 17. This issue continues AEPD’s mission to deliver forward-looking analysis and insider perspectives on the technologies reshaping advanced electronics packaging. Among the highlights is a review of IMPACT 2025, where discussions on component-to-system-level integration took center stage as experts explored the challenges and breakthroughs driving advanced packaging technologies.
Real Time with... SMTAI 2025: SPEA Bridges the Gap Between Legacy and Next-Generation Test Solutions
11/10/2025 | Real Time with...SMTAIEstablished in Italy in 1976, SPEA designs and manufactures automatic test equipment for various industries, including automotive, aerospace and defense, medical, consumer electronics, and energy. Recognized as one of Italy’s top-performing companies, SPEA continues to innovate in test automation technology. At SMTAI 2025, Dustin Warren, vice president of sales for SPEA America, discussed how the company is bridging the gap between older in-circuit test (ICT) systems and newer, more advanced testing solutions.
New Podcast Episode: “Bonding Innovation: How Adhesives and Coatings Are Powering the Next Generation of Electronics”
11/05/2025 | I-Connect007I-Connect007 has released of a new episode in its Voices of the Industry podcast series, titled “Bonding Innovation: How Adhesives and Coatings Are Powering the Next Generation of Electronics.” Hosted by Nolan Johnson, this insightful discussion dives deep into the evolving world of adhesives and coatings—materials that are redefining performance, reliability, and design in modern electronics manufacturing. Dymax's Doug Katze, a leading expert in adhesive technologies, delivers what can only be described as a master class on how these critical materials are adapting to meet rapidly changing market demands.
It’s Only Common Sense: Marketing Isn’t Fluff, It’s Ammunition
11/03/2025 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: It's Only Common SenseI’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard someone dismiss marketing as “fluff.” You know the tone: a little smirk, a little condescension, and the implication that “real companies” don’t need marketing. They say, “We make a great product. Our work speaks for itself.”
Fresh PCB Concepts: Resilience and Renewal in Domestic PCB Manufacturing
10/30/2025 | Team NCAB -- Column: Fresh PCB ConceptsAs veterans of PCB manufacturing, we have spent much of our careers walking factory floors, examining copper circuits under microscopes, and troubleshooting plating lines when they go awry at 2 a.m. We can say with confidence that PCBs are the unsung heroes of modern life. They’re in everything, from toothbrushes and thermostats to satellites and defense systems.