Two weeks from now, in the heart of the Silicon Valley, many of the top design firms and printed circuit board professionals will be attending DesignCon 2010. Held at the Santa Clara Convention Center from February 1st-4th, this show promises to be a very valuable event for many. Already the line-up of exhibitors is impressive, with exhibitors ranging from small consulting firms such as The Bogatin Group, to large, multi-national companies like Tyco Electronics. See the full list here.
I have spoken with several individuals in the last few weeks …
It has been interesting to read both the 2009 “end of the year recaps” and the 2010 predictions for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry as we have drawn close to the New Year. Most have been quite comprehensive and informative, yet I hope to add value by also providing some impressions, critiques and praises. Many refer to me as the fresh, young kid… and so it is my hope that I can provide a unique and valuable perspective.
The year 2009 has been an intense crash-course and immersion into the …
U.S. Consulates Help IPC APEX EXPO Exhibitors Reach Across Oceans and Borders to Develop Business and Partnerships
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, December 18, 2009 — The U.S. Department of Commerce has chosen IPC APEX EXPOTM as one of a select group of U.S. trade shows to participate in its International Buyer Program (IBP) for 2010. The event, produced by IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, was chosen by a vote of U.S. embassies, consulates and commercial centers worldwide. One measure was the show’s appeal to overseas visitors. …
Within one of the presentations last week at the IPC Technology Interchange in Washington D.C., the question was raised of whether printed circuit board technology will reach a plateau or whether it will continue to keep pace with the technological demands and innovations to come. Restated, the question could be: as trace widths get smaller, nanotechnology improves, and demand for greater performance continues to increase – when/where/will PCB technology hit a plateau?
This is a complex question with a large number of factors. One focus of the discussion could be on …
Have you ever been frustrated to the point of using laughter as a coping mechanism? Why is it that the most important mornings are often preceeded by the most horrendous nights? In “Sales on Fire”, Marissa shares a humorous story about the frustration she experienced the night before a big deal-closing, morning meeting. Listen well. There are great lessons to be learned.
