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March 4, 2026 | InsulectroEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Insulectro, the largest distributor of materials for use in the manufacture of PCBs and printed electronics, will present its popular and successful 13.5-minute PowerChats™ during this year’s IPC APEX EXPO at the Anaheim Convention Center, March 17-19, 2026.
Its 1800 sq ft megabooth will be configured as a modern, sleek Technology Village providing networking opportunities with Insulectro's best-in-class suppliers and, of course on popular PowerChats™.
The Insulectro PowerChats™, presented every 30-minutes, provide details on new products, technologies, processes. and services offered by Insulectro and key suppliers EMC, Arlon, Qnity, Pacothane®, InduBond®, AIT (Ormet®), Electroninks, MicroMax®, FOCUSTECH™, SCAN LABS, and Kyocera.
A special PowerChat® will be presented by PCBAA Membership Chair John Vaughan, VP of Strategic Markets for Summit Interconnect. The session covers the critical topic:Future of PCB Industry Depends on Government Action. The session will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, March 17.
“We are pleased to continue our PowerChats™,” commented Ken Parent, Chief Operating Officer, “Our outstanding expert presenters have crafted short, 13.5-minute, info-packed learning sessions where attendees will learn the WHAT/WHY/HOW on critical topics. Bottom line? All you need to know in 13.5-minutes.
“New products and technologies can change the way a board is designed and fabricated. In our field testing, we often hear ‘We could have never made this board before’,” continued Parent. “We’re anxious to share what we’ve learned in very concise presentations inside our booth (Space 4237).”
Insulectro Chief Technology Officer Chris Hunrath agrees, “Our PowerChats™ have been enormously popular throughout the years. Often, it’s standing room only."
“That’s due to the intriguing topics we spotlight in our chats. This year is no exception. We have an incredible lineup of topics and presenters. You could spend the day with us every day of the show. So come and join us,” Hunrath enthused.
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