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![Travis Kelly](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/8016/9086/8938/travis_kelly_300.jpg)
Travis Kelly, PCBAA
This column will cover the support and growth of U.S. domestic printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturers and suppliers as they contribute to national security.
Latest Column: American Made Advocacy: Changing Leadership and Three Years of Advocacy in D.C.
![Marc Carter](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/7316/9086/9853/Marc_Carter300.jpg)
Marc Carter, Aeromarc LLC
This is a series of columns or articles based on a course at Michigan Tech on PCB design, manufacturing, and assembly.
Latest Column: Better to Light a Candle: A Solid Training Ground in New Hampshire
![Barry Olney](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/2416/3116/1073/barry_olney300.jpg)
Barry Olney, In-Circuit Design Pty. Ltd.
Barry focuses on advanced PCB design, signal integrity, and EMC design techniques.
Latest Column: Beyond Design: Does Current Deliver the Energy in a Circuit?
![Dan Beaulieu](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/3116/9086/7726/dan_biz-books-300.jpg)
Dan Beaulieu, DB Management
Dan Beaulieu reviews new and classic books on succeeding in business.
Latest Column: Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: 'The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams'
![Dana Korf](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/7516/3131/8945/dana_korf300.jpg)
Dana Korf, Korf Consultancy LLC
Dana's columns focus on IPC-2581 as well as PCB front-end tooling, data quality, DFM processes, etc.
Latest Column: Dana on Data: The Insane PCB DFM Process
![Vern Solberg](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/8116/3122/2808/Vern_Solberg-300.jpg)
Vern Solberg, Consulting
This column will focus on technical issues related to PCB and Flex circuit design, etc.
Latest Column: Designer’s Notebook: What Designers Need to Know About Manufacturing, Part 2
![Dan Feinberg](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/4516/9086/9830/dan_feinberg.jpg)
Dan Feinberg, FeinLine Associates, Inc.
End-user technology and special features on end-user high technology products.
Latest Column: Fein-Lines: CES 2024—A Tech Gadget Lover’s Dream
![Joe Fjelstad](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/8616/3116/1052/Joe_Fjelstad-300.jpg)
Joe Fjelstad, Verdant Electronics
As author of the Flexible Circuit Technology books, Joe covers everything to do with flexible interconnections in this column.
Latest Column: Flexible Thinking: Mechatronics in a Flex World
![IPC Education Foundation](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/8916/3132/8576/Charlene-300.jpg)
IPC Education Foundation, IPC
IPC Education Foundation updates on programs and activities.
Latest Column: Foundations of the Future: Awarding Scholarships and Awards in 2023
![Bob Duke](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/8016/9087/1606/bob_duke_column_headshot.jpg)
Bob Duke, American Standard Circuits
Bob offers advice on the most important aspects of global sourcing.
Latest Column: Global Sourcing Spotlight: How Travel Has Enhanced My Life and Work
![Happy Holden](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/4417/1686/6064/happy_holden_col_300.jpg)
Happy Holden, I-Connect007
Happy will endeavor to catch our readers up on the latest technologies developed around the world since Karl Dietz retired this column in 2016.
Latest Column: Happy’s Tech Talk #30: The Analog Computer
![Dan Beaulieu](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/4316/3116/1176/dan_beaulieu-2019.jpg)
Dan Beaulieu, DB Management
This weekly column is focused on helping electronics companies enhance their professional and technical image through sales and marketing, and, of course, common sense.
Latest Column: It’s Only Common Sense: Innovative Sales Strategies for Success
![Marcy LaRont](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/6317/0830/4416/Marcy_LaRont_300.jpg)
Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007
Marcy is dedicated to making PCB007 the top online source of news and information for all things related to printed circuit boards.
Latest Column: Marcy’s Musings: The Art, Science, and Reality of Thriving
![Dr. Preeya Kuray](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/8116/9087/1675/Preeya_Kuray_300.jpg)
Dr. Preeya Kuray, Materials Scientist
This column discusses the impact of global affairs on PCB R&D in America, as well as the growing intersection between the PCB and chip packaging industries.
Latest Column: Material Insight: Diversifying PCB Manufacturing Through Nearshoring
![Nolan Johnson](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/3016/9086/9082/Nolan_Johnson_300.jpg)
Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007
Nolan brings 30 years of career experience focused almost entirely on electronics design and manufacturing.
Latest Column: Nolan’s Notes: Plenty to Say About Certification
![John Mitchell](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/1217/0812/1994/john_mitchell_300.jpg)
John Mitchell, IPC
John will cover issues affecting the entire global electronics industry supply chain.
Latest Column: One World, One Industry: Sustainability Challenges—A Collaborative Approach
![Tom Kastner](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/6316/3122/6617/Tom_Kastner-300.jpg)
Tom Kastner, GP Ventures, Ltd.
'Punching Out' is a series of articles on mergers and acquisitions in the PCB and assembly sectors.
Latest Column: Punching Out: Breaking Down Legal Preparations for M&A
![Anaya Vardya](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/2816/9086/9830/Anaya_Vardya-300.jpg)
Anaya Vardya, American Standard Circuits
This column strives to make all facets of printed circuit board technology clear and easy to understand.
Latest Column: Standard of Excellence: It Starts With Company Culture
![Todd Kolmodin](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/3916/3116/1062/Todd_Kolmodin-300.jpg)
Todd Kolmodin, Gardien Services, USA
Todd covers a range of electrical test and reliability issues.
Latest Column: Testing Todd: Why 4-wire Kelvin?
![Mehul Davé](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/4116/3122/1220/Mehul-dave-300.jpg)
Mehul Davé, Linkage Technologies
Mehul's column explores issues surrounding globalization and the electronics supply chain.
Latest Column: The Big Picture: The Shift From China to Southeast Asia
![Don Ball](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/4716/9441/6403/Don_Ball_300.jpg)
Don Ball, Chemcut
Discussions about topics concerning wet processes, wet processing equipment, and how changes in these areas can improve the PCB industry.
Latest Column: The Chemical Connection: Chemical and Equipment Control of High-density Circuits
![Henry Crandall](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/6516/9087/1348/Henry_Crandall_300.jpg)
Henry Crandall, IPC Student Board Member
All things health engineering, graduate school, and wearable health monitors.
Latest Column: The Doctor’s In: Reliability in the Delivery Room
![Pete Starkey](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/3616/3116/1066/pete-starkey-300.jpg)
Pete Starkey, I-Connect007
This varied column has a decidedly technical content with a European flair.
Latest Column: CircuitData: A New Open Standard for PCB Fab Data Exchange
![Chris Mitchell](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/6216/3130/7707/Chris_Mitchell.jpg)
Chris Mitchell, IPC
In this column, IPC VP of Global Government Affairs Chris Mitchell and his team provide news and views on government policies that affect the electronics industry and its supply chain.
Latest Column: The Government Circuit: Driving Resiliency and Economic Security on Both Sides of the Atlantic
![Hannah Grace & Paige Fiet](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/2617/1031/2520/Hannah-Paige_300.jpg)
Hannah Grace & Paige Fiet, IPC Emerging Engineers
Two up and coming engineers discuss the bridge between electronics education and the electronics industry.
Latest Column: The New Chapter: I’ve Found My ‘Why’
![Martyn Gaudion](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/7717/2177/4366/Martyn_Gaudion_300.jpg)
Martyn Gaudion, Polar Instruments
In his column, Martyn discusses signal integrity and impedance design test.
Latest Column: The Pulse: Overconstraining: Short, Slim, and Smooth
![Steve Williams](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/6917/1589/8018/Steve_Williams_300_2023.jpg)
Steve Williams, The Right Approach Consulting
A no-nonsense view of manufacturing and management strategies from one of electronic manufacturing's top authorities.
Latest Column: The Right Approach: I Hear the Train A Comin'
![Andy Shaughnessy](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/6316/9483/8154/Andy_Shaughnessy_300.jpg)
Andy Shaughnessy, I-Connect007
Andy Shaughnessy discusses topics that are important to the community of PCB designers and design engineers.
Latest Column: The Shaughnessy Report: Mechatronics—Designers Need to Know It All
![Michael Carano](https://iconnect007.com/application/files/5816/9483/8545/michael_carano_300-2023.jpg)
Michael Carano, IPC
A comprehensive look at plating, metallization processes and PWB fabrication techniques.
Latest Column: Trouble in Your Tank: Materials for PWB Fabrication—Drillability and Metallization