Standard of Excellence: Seven Things Your PCB Vendor Can Teach You

February 19, 2019 | Team ASC, American Standard Circuits

One of the great things about having a good PCB vendor is that they can teach you and keep you informed about when it comes to their technologies, products, and business. Just as you and your company are experts in your technology, they are experts in theirs.

RTW IPC APEX EXPO 2019: CBT and Technica’s Relationship, Roadmap, and Equipment

February 18, 2019 | Real Time with...IPC

Pete Starkey speaks with David J. Clark, CBT project director, and Najib Khan, photoimaging product manager at Technica, who explain the background of their companies and their current working relationship. Further, they address their technology roadmap, and the unique features of their direct imaging equipment—particularly the registration accuracy that can be achieved.

EPTE Newsletter: Predicted Sales Decrease for the Taiwanese Electronics Industry

February 19, 2019 | Dominique Numakura, DKN Research

Recently, I wrote about the printed circuit industry in Taiwan. I reported on the industry’s declining revenues and voiced concerns about a potential domino effect for the rest of the electronics market. Unfortunately, this may...

It’s Only Common Sense: Yes, Virginia, Advertising Does Work (Sometimes)

February 18, 2019 | Dan Beaulieu, DB Management

While listening to the radio as I drove to the airport last Sunday, an ad came on for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. I was only half listening and not really paying attention since it was not exactly a captivating subject. In fact,...

The PCB Norsemen: Technology’s Future Comes Together—A Great Slogan for Us All!

February 13, 2019 | Team Elmatica, Elmatica

“Technology’s Future Comes Together” was the theme of this year's IPC APEX EXPO, which is quite suitable during these changing times. I guess we all need to come together, especially the automotive industry....