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Breaking Down Barriers: The Connectivity of Machines in SMT Production Lines

05/14/2025 | Bill Cardoso, Creative Electron
As the world increasingly moves toward erecting trade barriers, we find ourselves in a paradox. Across the globe, the rise in tariffs and protectionist policies is creating a more fragmented global economy, with nations seeking to insulate themselves from external economic pressures. However, within the confines of the SMT production line, the trend is moving in precisely the opposite direction—toward greater connectivity, integration, and collaboration. Rather than isolating one machine from another, SMT production lines are increasingly interconnected, with data being shared across various stages of the process to improve quality, efficiency, and defect detection.

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Reporting on the Future of X-ray Technology With Creative Electron

04/09/2025 | Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPO
Bill Cardoso, CEO of Creative Electron, talks about the changing landscape of X-ray technology. He says the rise of miniaturization and complexity in assemblies, along with the introduction of fully automated 3D X-ray machines to meet U.S. demand are driving the technology. Bill predicts a future where X-ray technology becomes more affordable and widespread.

Life in the Fast Lane: A Smooth Ride for Bill Cardoso's New Business Converting Cobra Roadsters to Electric

03/26/2025 | Barry Matties, IPC Community
Bill Cardoso has established quite a list of accomplishments behind his name, from nuclear scientist, organic farmer, and IPC member to entrepreneur and owner of the largest U.S.-based manufacturer in the field of X-ray inspection. Three years ago, though, he brought home a Cobra roadster, and his son’s visceral reaction led to yet another new business venture.

New Book Explores History of X-ray Technology and Application in Electronics Today

03/05/2025 | I-Connect007
As the field of electronics continues to evolve, X-ray inspection has become an indispensable tool for ensuring quality and reliability in manufacturing processes. In The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to... X-ray Inspection, author Dr. Bill Cardoso, Creative Electron, discusses the development of contemporary X-ray machines, which incorporate advanced imaging, motion, and decision-making steps that facilitate precise defect detection.

It’s Only Common Sense: What To Do When They Won’t Answer the Phone

12/30/2024 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: It's Only Common Sense
This week, I put together some ideas based on some recent Rep 1:1 calls where there was a lot of talk about reps not being able to reach their customers, especially their target customers, no matter how hard they tried. This can be frustrating, but we are salespeople, so if we are determined and creative, we will find a way. As my mother used to say to my father when they were having money problems, “There is always a way.” They always found a way, and their problems were often more serious than a salesperson trying to get through to a potential customer.
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