Helena Pasquito shares her recent leadership award and discusses the relocation of EPTAC's main office to a larger space in Salem, New Hampshire, featuring new classrooms and a conference room for hybrid learning. She highlights the mentor program for new instructors and the focus on hiring younger talent. Helena also emphasizes the importance of a five-day hand soldering certification course for newcomers and reflects on the industry's evolution and networking.

I-Connect007 is proud to release The Companion Guide to PCB Thermal Management, a must-have resource designed to complement NCAB’s popular podcast series. Created for engineers and PCB designers, this guide offers a comprehensive look at critical thermal management strategies essential for today's high-performance electronics.

Peter Tranitz leads the IPC Design Initiative, which aims to enhance design offerings and engage the community, including the Design Leadership Council guiding future strategies. Peter talks about the IPC-hosted European electronics design conference, featuring peer-reviewed content and global participation. IPC's design initiative also tackles challenges, such as semiconductor scaling and AI integration, focusing on innovative co-design solutions.

In the dynamic world of PCB manufacturing, achieving first-pass success hinges on more than just cutting-edge equipment and skilled teams. At Summit Interconnect, we have seen countless successful launches of advanced HDI designs that can be traced directly to engagement between designers and fabricators early in the design phase. Unfortunately, collaboration in the PCB industry often begins only after problems arise—such as field failures, assembly fallout, or low fabrication yields. This reactive approach is the wrong starting point for collaboration.