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From the growing role of AI in design tools to the challenge of managing cumulative tolerances, these articles in this issue examine the technical details, design choices, and manufacturing considerations that determine whether a board works as intended.
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I-Connect007 Magazine previews APEX EXPO 2026, covering everything from the show floor to the technical conference. For PCB designers, we move past the dreaded auto-router and spotlight AI design tools that actually matter.
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April Issue of I-Connect007 Magazine: Beyond the Rulebook
In this month’s I-Connect007 Magazine, we asked PCB designers, fabricators, and suppliers what it really means to operate without a rulebook. Their...
I-Connect007 Releases Episode 4 of ‘PCB Materials: The Backbone and Future of Electronics’ Podcast Series
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An Interview With Keynote Speaker Zack Kass on the 'AI Renaissance'
April 23, 2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007
Zack Kass is an AI evangelist, technologist, businessman, and the author of The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential. He was a key player in bringing open AI to market and the keynote speaker at APEX EXPO 2026. Immediately following his presentation, I brought Zack to our booth, where we had a most eye-opening conversation about both the positive and negative impacts of artificial intelligence, and going beyond what’s “impossible.”
CMMC Compliance and AI Integration with Accurate Circuit Engineering
April 23, 2026 | Real Time with... APEX EXPO
James Hofer of Accurate Circuit Engineering (ACE) delves into the challenges and benefits of integrating AI and meeting stringent security requirements. Discover how ACE navigates CMMC, its impact on data management, and the strategic advantages of certification for businesses.
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Elementary, Mr. Watson DFX—Basically a Basket of Crabs With Spreadsheets
April 22, 2026 | John Watson, Elementary, Mr. Watson
One of the joys of living in San Diego is that I'm never far from the ocean. Aside from burying my toes in the sand at the beach, I particularly enjoy going down where the fishing boats come in. I once watched a fisherman standing...
Connect the Dots: Designing for the Future of Manufacturing Reality—Solder Mask and Legend
April 9, 2026 | Matt Stevenson, Connect the Dots
PCBs seem to be getting more complex by the day, so it is important for designers to keep educating themselves about the realities of manufacturing increasingly intricate boards. Last month’s column highlighted design considerations...
Target Condition: An Exploration of Flooding PCB Layers
April 2, 2026 | Kelly Dack, Target Condition
The concept of flooding PCB layers with copper has been around for so long, you’d think we’d have it mastered. We haven’t. (Oh, and by “we,” I mean design engineers and the software tools we depend on.) Years ago, PCB...
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