Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2023: Latest Trends in High-end Lamination Processes
February 9, 2023 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

Ralph Jacobo of all4-PCB discusses consumable products for high-end lamination processes with Pete Starkey. Ralph talks about reusable press pads and release films capable of the high temperatures associated with the bonding of high-frequency materials.
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