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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

04/11/2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007
The word for this week (again) is tariffs. Another week has gone by, and the tariff mandates continue with neither the U.S. or China backing down on a course that could be disastrous for businesses and the economy in the short term. As we all wait and watch the geopolitical volley, our businesses forge ahead. As one industry leader recently said, “We’ve been through this before.” Well, maybe not exactly this, but the resilience of our industry and business leaders has been proven over and over, decade upon decade. Check out our coverage of the latest IPC tariff webinar, which includes a snapshot of the tariff situation as it stands now.​​​​​​ But it's not over, not by a long shot.

IPC Webinar Review: Tariff Tensions Influence Electronics Supply Chain

04/11/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team
IPC continued its important discussion of the operational impact of new tariff policies on the electronics manufacturing supply chain by addressing a primarily European audience in a webinar on Thursday, April 10. This webinar focused on critical developments in global trade policy affecting Europe, and how trade tensions are influencing strategic decisions across the electronics supply chain.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Leadership in Training—Insights from Eptac's Helena Pasquito

04/10/2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPO
Helena Pasquito shares her recent leadership award and discusses the relocation of EPTAC's main office to a larger space in Salem, New Hampshire, featuring new classrooms and a conference room for hybrid learning. She highlights the mentor program for new instructors and the focus on hiring younger talent. Helena also emphasizes the importance of a five-day hand soldering certification course for newcomers and reflects on the industry's evolution and networking.

IPC Hall of Fame Spotlight Series: Highlighting Walt Custer

04/09/2025 | Dan Feinberg, I-Connect007
This Hall of Fame spotlight features a long-time associate of mine, Walt Custer. Now retired, Walt is well known in the industry for his decades of work as part of Custer Consulting Group, presenting his market research and business analyses at trade shows and conferences around the globe. As I mentioned in my spotlight on Gene Weiner, Walt and I were in that group that reported to Gene back in the old Dynachem days. Under Gene’s tutelage, we became deeply involved in IPC and were eventually honored with the Hall of Fame award.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Innovating Design—IPC's Vision for the Future

04/09/2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPO
Peter Tranitz leads the IPC Design Initiative, which aims to enhance design offerings and engage the community, including the Design Leadership Council guiding future strategies. Peter talks about the IPC-hosted European electronics design conference, featuring peer-reviewed content and global participation. IPC's design initiative also tackles challenges, such as semiconductor scaling and AI integration, focusing on innovative co-design solutions.
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