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IPC achieved a landmark in 2023 by creating an apprenticeship program approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. With such a registered framework in place, industry can work through IPC to secure local, state, and federal dollars for workforce development in a way they’ve never been able to do before. Zentech Manufacturing, headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, with production facilities in Bloomington, Illinois, and Richardson, Texas, is the first employer partner to adopt IPC’s national program. Click here to read their story.

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

May 17, 2024 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 Magazine

This week, trade shows are at the top of our feed, with our coverage of the Del Mar Electronics and Manufacturing Show and IPC APEX EXPO. These two longtime events are almost polar opposites in size and scope, but Del Mar seems to be expanding from its roots as a “neighborhood gathering” with its move into the Del Mar Fairgrounds. The Del Mar show always has a good “buzz factor,” which is something you can’t buy.





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Standard of Excellence: Collaboration—The Right Path to Innovation

May 15, 2024 | Anaya Vardya, Standard of Excellence

Now more than ever, as new and innovative technologies for printed circuit boards are in demand, we need collaboration between PCB designers, fabricators, and assemblers. Close partnerships with PCB designers and assemblers are key to...

Global Sourcing Spotlight: Golf, Friedman, and the Benefits of Global Sourcing

May 8, 2024 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight

When I started working on global sourcing for American Standard Circuits, a friend sent me a book by the NY Times economist Thomas Friedman called The Lexis and the Olive Tree. Well, not being a fan of the NYT or even economists as a...

Nolan’s Notes: Coming to Terms With AI

May 7, 2024 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes

How fast do things move in the world of data analytics? Here’s an example. We’ve been planning this issue on artificial intelligence for the past few months, and, in fact, I had already written this column about a month ago. Then...

The Knowledge Base: A CM’s Perspective on Box Build Practices

April 30, 2024 | Mike Konrad, The Knowledge Base

In the ever-evolving landscape of electronics manufacturing, the box-build process stands out as a critical phase that bridges the gap between individual component manufacturing and the delivery of a fully functional electronic...

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