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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Show Wrap Up—A Review with John Mitchell
April 21, 2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

Marcy LaRont sits down with Dr. John W. Mitchell on the last day of IPC APEX EXPO 2025, marking its 25th anniversary. They highlight the event's success and specifically recognize this year's technical conference and professional development tracks. They also discuss AI's role in electronics, as Mitchell urges professionals to improve their skills around AI to keep themselves valuable and relevant. AI is here to stay! He touches upon tariffs and promotes a diverse supply chain, emphasizing the essential ingredient of collaboration for mutual success. Ending on sustainability, he discusses IPC's launch of the Evolve program showcasing the industry's commitment to sustainability.
The 25th IPC APEX EXPO, March 18-20, 2025, at the Anaheim Convention Center in California, has concluded successfully. If you couldn’t make it to the show, don’t worry—the I-Connect007 team has coverage of the entire week’s events. Don’t miss our Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2025 video interviews with the movers and shakers of the electronics industry.
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04/17/2025 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamU.S. stocks slid sharply Wednesday after Nvidia warned that new U.S. export restrictions on chips to China could slash billions from its revenue, deepening investor anxiety over the broader economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s ongoing trade war.
I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
04/11/2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007The word for this week (again) is tariffs. Another week has gone by, and the tariff mandates continue with neither the U.S. or China backing down on a course that could be disastrous for businesses and the economy in the short term. As we all wait and watch the geopolitical volley, our businesses forge ahead. As one industry leader recently said, “We’ve been through this before.” Well, maybe not exactly this, but the resilience of our industry and business leaders has been proven over and over, decade upon decade. Check out our coverage of the latest IPC tariff webinar, which includes a snapshot of the tariff situation as it stands now. But it's not over, not by a long shot.
AIM Solder and India’s Persang Alloy Industries Announce Strategic Joint Venture
04/10/2025 | AIM SolderAIM Solder, a leading global manufacturer of solder assembly materials for the electronics industry, is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming SMTA Wisconsin Expo & Tech Forum taking place on May 6 at the Crowne Plaza Milwaukee Airport, in Milwaukee, WI. AIM will be showcasing its cutting-edge soldering materials, including Type 5 solder paste offerings.
Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: AI-powered First Article Inspections from GroundControl
04/08/2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPOMehul Shah introduces GroundControl, CUI-compliant cloud software designed for EMS providers to streamline quality inspection processes in aerospace. This software automates report generation, significantly reducing the time spent on manual data entry and minimizing errors. By incorporating AI, GroundControl enhances efficiency and accuracy, allowing users to access the platform online, book demos, and try it for free.