2015's Most Read PCB Interviews

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An Optical Update with TTM

This interview with Marika Immonen, manager of R&D optical interconnects at TTM Technologies, revolves around the optical project that she’s been leading, as well as the future of optical technology in the PCB industry.

Bernie Kessler: Pioneering Spirit Then and Now

I-Connect007’s Patty Goldman sat down with longtime friend and IPC Hall of Famer Bernie Kessler at IPC APEX EXPO 2015 in San Diego. Among other things, the two discussed the early days of IPC, and the beginnings of APEX EXPO.

DSG Invests in the Future

Mauro Dallora, COO of Dongguan Somacis Graphic PCB Co. Ltd (DSG), shares how they have increased revenue and share their plans to double it.

A Conversation with Andy Michniewicz

Gul technologies (Gultech) is not your traditional offshore supplier. It is a true industry leader when it comes to technology. His company represents Gultech here in North America and they were just starting a project to expand Gultech’s market reach on this side of the globe.

05/19/2023 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007

This week, our must-reads include reporting on the new PCB support legislation, now submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives; financial results from two Tier 1 manufacturers, which readers read quite thoroughly; ESG in Asia Pacific; new features from Altium; global sourcing; and a “How I got here” interview with an up and coming industry expert.

05/17/2023 | Philip Stoten

This last weekend, industry guru and dear friend to many, Martin Cotton passed away. He was one of the first people I worked with in the electronics industry when I joined Toptec Design to learn to layout PCBs. He was a bit of a rock star to many PCB designers, myself included. He was known to be among the best in his field, if not the best, and went on to be one of the most influential and innovative people in the industry over a long and distinguished career. He will be hugely missed by his family and by his numerous friends in and out of the electronics industry.

05/05/2023 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 Magazine

You’ve decided to revamp your process for onboarding new hires, but where do you start? How do you create a thorough onboarding system that allows each new hire to become a happy, long-term employee? I asked Mike Hoyt, IPC’s training advisor, to discuss the organization’s onboarding program, the hiring issues facing companies in the PCB space, and the best way to get aboard a new onboarding process.