The Shaughnessy Report: Always With the Negative Waves
Connect the Dots: Stop Killing Your Yield—The Hidden Cost of Design Oversights
Global PCB Connections: A Field Engineer’s Perspective on the Top 10 Trends to Watch
Electronics Industry Reimagines the Possibilities at IPC APEX EXPO 2025
April 7, 2025 | IPCEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
The electronics industry is driven by innovators and problem-solvers, and IPC APEX EXPO 2025 provided endless opportunities to connect, collaborate, and shape the future.
From hot topics such as artificial intelligence, high performance computing, advanced packaging, and EV electronics covered in keynotes, conference sessions, and standards meeting to the latest innovations in capital equipment on the show floor, this year’s event provided ample knowledge sharing and networking opportunities, for 3,541 attendees from 39 countries.
Four hundred two (402) exhibitors engaged in three days of business development, generating 22,900 qualified sales leads on 132,100 net square feet of Anaheim Convention Center show floor space. IPC APEX EXPO attracted 6,863 total visitors including attendees and exhibitor personnel.
In keeping with the event’s theme, “Reimagine the Possibilities,” the IPC APEX EXPO Technical Program Committee built a strong technical conference program with 15 topic tracks, 28 sessions, and 79 papers, with peer-reviewed content from industry thought leaders from across the globe, detailing original research and innovations.
“Every year, I am reminded what an exciting and fast-paced trade show and conference IPC APEX EXPO is—the colleagues you run into, the new people you meet, the innovations you encounter, and the fascinating discussions you dive into. From attendees and exhibitors alike, feedback was generally positive, but we also walked away with several new ideas for next year to further improve the attendee and exhibitor experience and we’re eager to implement them,” said IPC President and CEO John W. Mitchell.
Commenting on his attendee experience, Josh Hanney, an electronics technician with the Oregon State Lottery, said, “We had a couple of very niche issues with our rework and repair shop. The wide exposure to exhibiting companies at IPC APEX EXPO allowed us to find vendors that were able to provide specific solutions to these problems. We even found products and services to dramatically improve our processes and functionality. I feel like a much better technician for attending!”
The exhibitor experience at APEX EXPO 2025 was equally beneficial. “IPC APEX EXPO 2025 was head and shoulders above the 2024 show. We received more leads in the first day of the show than the full three days last year,” said Gregg Kleinberg, chief technical officer, Microscope World. “Our team was thankful to see the resurgence of activity in the PCB market and were grateful to be part of all the positive energy at the show!”
In 2026, IPC APEX EXPO will return to the Anaheim Convention Center, March 14-19. For more information on IPC APEX EXPO 2026, visit www.ipcapexexpo.org.
Visit I-Connect007's Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025 website for coverage from the show.
Share on:
Suggested Items
Cogiscan: A New Era of Leadership, Collaboration, and Innovation
04/14/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineCogiscan, the leading platform provider for factory data focused on the unique needs of PCBA and complex manufacturing ecosystems, has had a lot of news recently. New CEO Martin Drolet, and Benoît Ouellet, VP of technology and operations, discuss their vision for the company’s future through the transition following the retirement of the company’s founders—André Corriveau, Francois Monette, and Vincent Dubois. Martin and Benoît emphasize a commitment to customer-centricity, collaboration, and the integration of cutting-edge technology like AI, with an eye toward the unique demands of high reliability manufacturing ecosystems. These new leaders are poised to continue addressing unique challenges and bright future of the PCBA industry.
Real Time With... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Best Student Technical Paper Winner—Attila Rektor
04/10/2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007Attila Rektor, a Ph.D student from Boise State, won the best technical paper award at IPC APEX EXPO 2025. His paper explores enhancing the conductivity of laser-induced graphene for flexible circuits. The research, funded by SAIC, involved modulating surface energy to enable effective copper plating. This breakthrough has potential applications in flexible printed circuit boards, sensing, and biomedical devices.
IPC Hall of Fame Spotlight Series: Highlighting Walt Custer
04/09/2025 | Dan Feinberg, I-Connect007This Hall of Fame spotlight features a long-time associate of mine, Walt Custer. Now retired, Walt is well known in the industry for his decades of work as part of Custer Consulting Group, presenting his market research and business analyses at trade shows and conferences around the globe. As I mentioned in my spotlight on Gene Weiner, Walt and I were in that group that reported to Gene back in the old Dynachem days. Under Gene’s tutelage, we became deeply involved in IPC and were eventually honored with the Hall of Fame award.
Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Exploring Ventec's Innovations
04/09/2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOMark Goodwin highlights Ventec's global distribution network and recent expansions in service and equipment offerings. He emphasizes the company's expertise in coating technology for thermal management, specialized materials, and its agility in creating customized solutions for customers.
Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Navigating Economic Headwinds in the Electronics Industry
04/08/2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOShawn DuBravac, IPC Chief Economist, highlights the industry's resilience amid economic challenges, noting ongoing investment despite uncertainty and rising interest rates. Consumer behavior shows caution, with slowing spending and weakening confidence. A global economic overview reveals strengths in the U.S., challenges in China, and struggles in Europe. The discussion emphasizes the negative impact of tariffs and the importance of resilient supply chains.