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The April 2025 PCB007 Magazine: Voices of the Industry, featuring the voices of CEE PCB, Pluritec, Accurate Circuit Engineering, Schmoll America, Alpha Circuit I LLC, Ventec International Group, NCAB Group, IPC., Chemcut, Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) and more, is out now! Download your copy today. 🌟 📖 We take the pulse of the PCB industry by sharing insights from leading fabricators and suppliers in this month's issue. We've gathered their thoughts on the new U.S. administration, spending, the war in Ukraine, and their most pressing needs. It’s an eye-opening 👁️ and enlightening 💥 look behind the curtain. https://lnkd.in/gmpKJdbB

Customer complaints? Tough to hear, but golden if you listen. Anaya Vardya of American Standard Circuits, LLC tell us how, handled right, they’re not a threat—they’re a chance to grow, improve, and build loyalty. Dive into smart ways to turn complaints into opportunities: https://lnkd.in/gEKnckdT

Ray Fugitt of DownStream Technologies, LLC has seen a lot of DFM mishaps over the years—mostly because design and fab can sound like totally different languages. At DownStream, he helps bridge that gap. Read why once designers start speaking "fab," the magic happens and mistakes fade: https://lnkd.in/gVTrdwUN

PCB manufacturing shifted to Asia, and with it, much of the innovation. Shane Whiteside of Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA) shares how, as global market share declines, U.S. manufacturers risk falling behind on the latest equipment and process advancements. Read it here! https://lnkd.in/gPe5rv7M #PCB #Manufacturing #Innovation #TechTrends

Have you read the latest Marketing Minute at I-Connect007? Here’s a rundown! And here’s the link to read it: https://lnkd.in/gEdihRw9

Big congrats to I-Connect007's own Barry Matties, recipient of the IPC President’s Award! With nearly 40 years of trailblazing in electronics publishing—starting with CircuiTree Magazine in 1987—Barry’s leadership and dedication to the industry are truly unmatched. https://lnkd.in/gCU-qnnA #ElectronicsIndustry #Leadership #PublishingLegend

What’s really going on with U.S. trade policies? I-Connect007's Barry Matties and Nolan Johnson sat down with IPC’s Richard Cappetto to unpack it all—tariffs, tax incentives, and how U.S. companies can turn challenges into big opportunities like reshoring and supply chain diversification. Don’t miss this one! https://lnkd.in/g-76k_kJ #TradePolicy #Manufacturing #ElectronicsIndustry #IPC

🚀 Innovation never hits pause—especially in the RF laminate space. RF materials are no longer a simple either/or choice. Andy Shaughnessy caught up with materials expert Alun Morgan of Ventec International Group to break down the evolving landscape of RF material sets—and how the right selection can make life a whole lot easier for RF designers and engineers. Read why smart materials = smarter designs: https://lnkd.in/gi4WPVd2 #PCBDesign #RFMaterials #ElectronicsInnovation #Ventec #DesignEngineering #IC007Insights

🎯 Test early, test smart. William Webb of ASTER Technologies dives into why testability should be built into your design from the start. From Industry 4.0 integration to tools like boundary scan and cluster testing, this convo is all about smarter workflows, better coverage, and next-gen collaboration: https://lnkd.in/gFWfWGGS #ElectronicsDesign #Industry40 #PCBTesting #Testability #SmartManufacturing

HDI PCBs aren’t just for tiny tech anymore— Jerome Larez of CEE PCB says they’re leading the charge in next-gen electronics! From consumer gadgets to 5G and AI, the push for smaller, faster, and smarter is real. Designers, it’s time to level up. https://lnkd.in/gNNTmNF3 #HDI #PCBdesign #TechTrends #ElectronicsInnovation