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February 18, 2026 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
As APEX EXPO 2026 approaches, I-Connect007 is unveiling an exclusive event coverage feature designed to highlight the technologies and processes that engineers and manufacturers are actively evaluating today.
Titled “The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About…,” this series appears in the February issues of SMT007 Magazine and I-Connect007 Magazine and brings together expert insight from leading companies across the electronics manufacturing ecosystem. Each contributor distills five essential takeaways within their area of expertise, giving readers a practical preview of the technologies, processes, and strategic conversations shaping this year’s APEX EXPO.
Here's an overview of what you’ll find:
Blackfox Training provides a focused look at manufacturing training and workforce development. It's overview of The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Manufacturing Training emphasizes the importance of IPC certification, customized training programs, and continuous assessment to ensure employees retain critical knowledge, adapt to evolving technologies, and maintain consistent quality standards. They reinforce training as a long-term investment essential to both operational excellence and workforce retention.
Burkle North America addresses multilayer system solutions and the evolving demands of PCB manufacturing at scale. Burkle’s Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Multilayer System Solutions explores how integrated WorkCell concepts, high-volume lamination, real-time process monitoring, and Industry 4.0 capabilities are transforming production efficiency without compromising quality.
KYZEN brings attention to cleaning as a critical manufacturing process with its Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Cleaning. The overview walks readers through the most influential process variables, including chemistry selection, concentration, wash time, temperature, and mechanical energy, and explains how each directly impacts cleanliness, reliability, and yield. By framing cleaning as a balance of interdependent forces, KYZEN underscores how proper optimization can reduce costs and improve long-term process stability.
Remtec focuses on metallized ceramic circuits, outlining why these materials are gaining traction in high-power, high-reliability, and harsh-environment applications. The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Metallized Ceramic Circuits highlights superior thermal conductivity, electrical isolation, CTE compatibility, and design versatility compared to traditional PCBs. It demonstrates how advanced ceramic technologies enable compact, durable packaging solutions for demanding industries such as aerospace, power electronics, medical, and RF applications.
Technica, U.S.A. rounds out the series with The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About Implementing Smart Automation Solutions, offering a practical perspective on what manufacturers should evaluate before and during automation initiatives. Technica’s overview addresses the importance of selecting experienced partners, defining short- and long-term automation goals, aligning investment with production needs, and preparing IT infrastructure for connected manufacturing.
“The Top 5 Things You Need to Know About…” delivers expert-driven insight into the topics that matter most heading into APEX EXPO 2026. Explore the full exclusive feature set in the February issues of SMT007 Magazine and I-Connect007 Magazine and learn more by visiting I-Connect007.com.
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