The PCB industry is navigating no shortage of change, from economic uncertainty and shifting supply chains to evolving customer demands and technology requirements. It is against this backdrop that Kelly Davidson stepped into her new role as president of North America for NCAB Group in December. In this episode of "Voices of the Industry," Marcy LaRont talks with Ms. Davidson about her long history with NCAB, what she is seeing in today’s market, and the challenges weighing most heavily on the company and its customers. Looking ahead, she shares her perspective on the shifts likely to shape the next several years, NCAB’s priorities going into 2027, and what excites her most about leading the company’s North American operations.

Remtec president, Brian Buyea, leads us through ceramic as a board substrate, including a discussion of the ideal applications, technical advantages, and a customer story or two. Remtec's 35 years of manufacturing experience, along with a staff of qualified engineers, creates a deeply collaborative relationship with their customers.

Inspection systems continue to find themselves at the center of the EMS manufacturing equipment evolution. Joel Scutchfield shines a three-dimensional light on what's driving the market, and a spotlight on Koh Young's latest companion guide to Brent Fischthal's book, "The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to SMT Inspection."

In this episode of Voices of the Industry, Marcy LaRont sits down with Satoshi Konagai of Elephantech to spotlight the cutting-edge technology behind their early success. Konagai shares how the company’s unique additive manufacturing process is redefining PCB production—dramatically reducing material waste, lowering energy use, and minimizing environmental impact. And beyond sustainability, Elephantech’s process delivers high-quality, high-performance results for advanced manufacturing. They are looking to transform the global electronics manufacturing landscape and set a new standard for innovation and environmental responsibility.

Adhesives and coatings are responding to changing industry requirements in innovative ways. Dymax's Doug Katze delivers a master class on adhesive technologies, their individual appeal in electronics manufacturing, and the market needs driving all this innovation.

Circuit test, inspection, and failure analysis are enjoying a rapid increase in capabilities and sophistication. Test companies, such as Datest, are capable of testing methods we could only dream of ten years ago. Learn how Datest uses their expertise to not only perform high-quality failure analysis, but also to become a valuable DFT resource for the design team.

Solder joint reliability is essential to product performance and longevity in electronics. Failures can lead to costly repairs, dissatisfied customers, or even catastrophic loss, depending on the application. In this Voices of the Industry episode, Marcy LaRont talks with Shantanu Joshi of KOKI America about how advanced materials—such as crack-free fluxes and zero-flux-residue solder pastes—are helping address challenges like voiding, heat dissipation, and reliability in demanding environments.