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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

August 15, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

In our industry, my top reads include Prashant Patel’s overview and argument for reshoring, which I found to be a great general overview and breakdown. In further support of the onshoring/reshoring message, I’m highlighting Nolan Johnson’s interview on the survey and report by the Reshoring Initiative. Check out my interview with USPAE’s Jim Will on the state of the flat panel display (FPD) industry and the risks associated with it for U.S. defense and critical infrastructure products.

Hall of Fame Spotlight Series: Highlighting Jerry Siegmund

August 15, 2025 | Dan Feinberg, I-Connect007

The Raymond E. Pritchard Hall of Fame (HOF) Award has been awarded to those who have contributed significantly to the Global Electronics Association (formerly known as IPC) and our industry. Though many early HOF members have passed away and are unknown to today’s membership, their contributions still resonate. This special series on Hall of Fame members provides a reminder of who was honored and why.





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Facing the Future: Challenges and Opportunities in Reshoring PCB Manufacturing

August 12, 2025 | Prashant Patel, Facing the Future

For decades, offshore manufacturing dominated the global electronics industry. The pursuit of cost efficiency, scalability, and access to vast labor markets made countries like China, Taiwan, and Vietnam attractive destinations for...

Metallizing materials, such as polyimide used for flexible circuitry and high-reliability multilayer printed wiring boards, provide a significant challenge for process engineers. Conventional electroless copper systems often require...

American Made Advocacy: A Growing Presence in Washington in Turbulent Times

July 29, 2025 | Shane Whiteside, American Made Advocacy

Last month, PCBAA held its fourth annual meeting in Washington, D.C. It was our largest gathering to date and included speakers from the House and Senate, the Department of Commerce, and OEMs Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Northrop...

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