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IPC President’s Award: Dr. Thomas Marktscheffel

04/15/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007
At ASMPT SMT Solutions, Thomas Marktscheffel, director of product management software solutions, is responsible for the SMT line software portfolio. As a member and leader of several IPC committees, he is also a driving force for global industry standards such as IPC-2591 CFX and IPC-HERMES-9852, which make it possible to provide plug-and-play connectivity for intelligent SMT Factories. In 2015, he participated in the IPC-1782 A-team and subsequently joined the IPC-2591 CFX standard A-team, which became the new SMT industry communication standard following its first release in March 2019.

Cogiscan: A New Era of Leadership, Collaboration, and Innovation

04/14/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 Magazine
Cogiscan, 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-Connect007
Attila 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-Connect007
This 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: Navigating Economic Headwinds in the Electronics Industry

04/08/2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPO
Shawn 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.
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