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Real Time with... APEX EXPO 2026: Exploring PCB Fabrication and Industry 4.0 Innovations with Burkle
February 23, 2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Nolan Johnson speaks with Andy Turner, CEO of Burkle North America, about PCB fabrication and pressing technologies. They discuss the significance of Industry 4.0, focusing on machine integration and data collection for improved manufacturing efficiency. The conversation covers Burkle's adoption of the Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture (OPC UA) protocol for better data sharing and the role of AI and automation in enhancing processes and customer interactions.
Experts will be present in Burkle's booth (#4424) to discuss these advancements.
Look for more interviews with industry experts leading up to APEX EXPO 2026, special show coverage after the event on the Real Time with... APEX EXPO 2026 website and in our new Show & Tell Newsletter, sent to your inbox on Fridays starting March 27.
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