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What happens when the rule book is no longer useful, or worse, was never written in the first place? In today’s fast-moving electronics landscape, we’re increasingly asked to design and build what has no precedent, no proven path, and no tidy checklist to follow. This is where “Design for Invention” begins.
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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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Global Electronics Association to Testify at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Panel on Section 301 Structural Excess Capacity
Chris Mitchell, Vice President for Global Government Relations at the Global Electronics Association, will testify before the Office of the U.S....
AI Demand Drives PCB Material Market Growth
As AI computing continues to drive a comprehensive upgrade in hardware specifications, the global printed circuit board industry is undergoing a profound structural...
Zhen Ding April 2026 Revenue Hits Record High on Strong AI Demand
Zhen Ding Technology Holding Limited, a global leading PCB manufacturer, reported April 2026 revenue of NT$15,196 million, up 11.83% YoY, reaching a...
Zhen Ding Becomes Taiwan’s Only PCB Company Listed in Both DJ BIC Indices
S&P Dow Jones Indices recently announced the annual rebalancing results of the Dow Jones Bestin-Class Indices (DJ...
ICAPE Group Reports Q1 2026 Revenue of €51.5 Million
Q1 2026 revenue of €51.5 million, up 2.2% compared to Q1 2025 (up +20% compared to Q1 2024), and up 4.6% compared to Q4...
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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week
May 8, 2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007
This week, I’ve selected some outstanding interviews that you’ll want to take note of. First, is a roundtable discussion featuring three dynamic industry cybersecurity experts. Please watch this important discussion that affects us all. Following that, I spotlight the IPC-2581 Consortium, which explains why IPC-2581 is the standard to replace Gerber data for manufacturing. Next, I am including my interview with PCBAA and AAM, who collaborated to release a short documentary on U.S. PCB manufacturing.
Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: ‘Abundance: How We Build a Better Future’
May 7, 2026 | Dan Beaulieu, Dan's Biz Bookshelf
Every once in a while, a book comes along that doesn’t just make you think, it makes you sit up straighter and ask: Why aren’t we doing this better? "Abundance" is exactly that kind of book. When so much of our national conversation revolves around scarcity—housing, energy, infrastructure, and opportunity—authors Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson flip the script. They argue, persuasively and intelligently, that America’s real problem isn’t a lack of ideas. It’s a lack of execution.
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The Chemical Connection: When the Industry Moves Faster Than the Standards
April 29, 2026 | Don Ball, The Chemical Connection
As a supplier of wet processing equipment, we have rules and standards we must adhere to, including both regional and national electrical codes and safety and environmental regulations, as well as myriad other standards to make the...
Driving Innovation: Selecting the Right Laser Source
April 28, 2026 | Simon Khesin, Driving Innovation
When I first joined Schmoll Maschinen, I brought experience from almost every PCB process, except for laser. As I immersed myself in laser processing, I realized why it can seem so daunting to a newcomer. The complexity arises from...
It's Only Common Sense: See Your Marketing as a Discipline, Not a Department
April 27, 2026 | Dan Beaulieu, It's Only Common Sense
What does marketing mean to you? Is it a corner office with cool posters on the wall? Is it the person running your LinkedIn page or the trade show booth with the shiny graphics and the bowl of candy? Yes, marketing is those things,...
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