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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO: Update From PCBAA
February 1, 2022 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
PCBAA Chairman Travis Kelly sits down with editor Nolan Johnson to discuss the new association’s recent activities and plans for the future. The Printed Circuit Board Association of America is focused on advocating for manufacturing in America.
Watch this interview below or click here to view on our show page. If you didn't make it to IPC APEX EXPO, don't worry. We're bringing you coverage of the week's events in San Diego, from ribbon cutting to teardown.
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