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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: PFAS and TSCA Regulations

IPC’s Suhani Chitalia sits down with Pete Starkey to discuss PFAS regulations in the U.S. and TSCA in the EU. Also discussed is U.S. reporting and record keeping requirements for EU REACH updates.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: PCB Automation

Robert (Bob) Berg, vice president of business development at Matrix Electronics, talks about PCB automation trends with guest editor Jesse Vaughan. He also talks about upcoming issues, including retrofitting new process automation solutions with existing equipment and process footprint, and recommendations for implementation.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: The Supply Chain and Markets

Ventec International Group COO EMEA Mark Goodwin gives Pete Starkey a comprehensive overview of what’s new at Ventec.

The Industry Is Back and Better Than Ever

To say that anticipation had been building prior to this show would be an understatement. Bearing in mind the various unknowns as we emerge from the worst of the pandemic, IPC APEX EXPO 2023 stood apart as a beacon of cautious optimism. Overall, I don’t think anyone left the show disappointed. There was a real air of resurgence on the show floor related to the many new technologies, innovations, materials, and Smart manufacturing solutions being developed in the industry.

Show & Tell Magazine: Reflecting on Another Unforgettable Year

There’s always a sense of heightened expectation as we prepare for another show, and then a bit of a collective sigh when it’s over—a sigh of relief, maybe, but mostly a sigh of contentment at another job well done. Thank you for a week of unforgettable memories. The close of the show also means it’s time for our annual Real Time with… Show & Tell Magazine, the only post-show guide you’ll need. Why? Because it isn’t just a comprehensive look at what happened at the show—it’s so much more. We have exclusive interviews with IPC award winners, thoughtful observations on the show from industry leaders, pages of image galleries, special STEM event coverage, and a complete listing of the nearly 80 Real Time with … interviews conducted and posted during the show.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Arlon's Growth Continues

In this interview, Andy Shaughnessy meets with Mark Carlson, global OEM marketing manager for Arlon EMC, to discuss Arlon’s expansion and integration with EMC, as well as products they are releasing in 2023.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Industry Trends With American Standard Circuits

PCB fabricator Anaya Vardya and guest editor Geoff Leeds discuss important developments at American Standard Circuits and a variety of industry trends.

Six Money-saving Material Properties When Designing PCB Stackups

Stackup decisions are critical to every PCB and electronic product, but they don’t always get the attention they deserve. With better stackup planning focusing on six key parameters, designers can select the best materials early in the design process and minimize the risk of under- and overdesigning their PCB.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Emergence of Printed Electronics in Circuits

Nolan Johnson speaks with Kevin Miller of Insulectro about the emergence of printed electronics in circuit interconnects.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: IPS Investing in People

Mike Brask, president of Integrated Process Systems (IPS), discusses his success in recruiting new employees, as well as training and empowering them to support the manufacture and installation of the company's range of automated wet processes and material handling systems.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: We Can All Learn Something

Dylan Nguyen speaks with Charlene Gunter du Plessis, senior director, IPC Education Foundation, about careersinelectronics.com, a newly designed information-driven, industry-focused career website from the IPC Education Foundation.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Highlights of a Successful Tech Conference

IPC chief technologist and vice president of tech solutions Matt Kelly visits with Nolan Johnson to share his immediate feedback on the Technical Conference at IPC APEX EXPO 2023, as well as other ongoing technical programs and highlights from the show.

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

This week, we published a variety of articles, columns, and news items. But let’s have a special round of applause for Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Blake Moore (R-UT), two members of the House of Representatives who sent the DoD a letter detailing the need for more production of PCBs and IC substrates in the United States. Republicans and Democrats have been mixing like oil and water lately, so it’s promising to see these two reach across the aisle and try to get something accomplished for the greater good.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: The Buzz About Automation

Lino Sousa of Pluritec explains to Pete Starkey that with all the buzz about "automation," PCB manufacturers need to consider automation in a broader context and understand how to take real advantage of its capability.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Overseas Production

David Bishop, south regional sales director at ICAPE Group, talks with Andy Shaughnessy about overseas production, specifically out of China, as they respond to customer demand.

Real Time with... IPC APEX 2023: Flex Innovation

Casey Krueger from MKS Instruments speaks with Andy Shaughnessy about increasing yields and via quality in high-volume production manufacturing. They also discuss innovations in flex and improving the material work surface to increase via quality, and their integration with MKS’ Atotech, a company MKS acquired in 2021.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: DART NextGen Technology

Brendan Hogan from MivaTek Global describes recent developments in direct imaging technology, particularly the capability to achieve on-the-fly scaling and feature-size control with digital adaptive rasterization technology (DART).

Printed Circuit Boards Have Champions on Capitol Hill

House Resolution 7677 from the 2021/22 Congressional session may have run out of time before the election cycle, but that hasn’t ended the effort to help fund the printed circuit board industry alongside the semiconductor industry. IPC vice president of global government relations, Chris Mitchell, shared this letter, sent to DOD on Wednesday by Reps. Anna Eshoo (D-CA) and Blake Moore (R-UT), which insists DOD must “leverage all available resources, including the use of Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA), to increase domestic production of PCBs and IC substrates.”

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: PCBAA Legislative Update

PCBAA Chairman Travis Kelly and Editor Nolan Johnson discuss the association’s activities, including legislation in the range of $3 to $5 billion that follows the CHIPS Act, and why Congress needs to support the PCB industry as they did the semiconductor segment.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Reduction Assisted Immersion Gold

In this interview, Richard DePoto, business development manager at Uyemura, explains how his company has overcome the challenges presented by world circumstances during the past two years, and discusses developments in specialist metallic finishes to benefit high-frequency and high-reliability applications.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Challenges of New Product Development

John Ekis, market segment director, Aerospace and Defense, Rogers Corporation, discusses with Pete Starkey the importance of close applications engineering relationships in understanding and responding to the requirements and challenges of specialist new product development.

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

We have new projects in the U.S. Army space programs, research on gold thickness and solderability, a call for papers throughout 2023 from SMTA, an investment in Korean facilities by ASM, and an adjustment in TTM’s assignation with the U.S. DoD. All together, these five must-reads represent the hurtling trajectory that R&D seems to be following in 2023.

TTM Technologies Reports Fiscal Q4, 2022 Results

TTM Technologies, Inc., a leading global manufacturer of technology solutions including engineered systems, radio frequency (RF) components and RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and printed circuit boards (PCB), reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal 2022, which ended on January 2, 2023.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Flat Flex Cable a Potentially Disruptive Idea

Managing Editor Andy Shaughnessy and Jason Michaud, VP of sales and marketing for Miraco, discuss the company's flat flex cable, which could replace the flexible circuit in certain situations. Jason explains why the company is happy to offer customers less expensive options, even if it costs them money in the short run.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Latest Trends in High-end Lamination Processes

Ralph Jacobo of all4-PCB discusses consumable products for high-end lamination processes with Pete Starkey. Ralph talks about reusable press pads and release films capable of the high temperatures associated with the bonding of high-frequency materials.
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