FEATURED NEWS AND INFORMATION:
FEATURED ARTICLES AND COLUMNS:

The Relevance of VeCS as an HDI Process Option

August 20, 2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

Almost 10 years ago, Pete Starkey interviewed Joan Tourné, inventor and CEO of his new company, NextGin Technology. Joan’s resume included many years as a director at Mommers Print Service in the Netherlands, and then as advanced technology and business director with Viasystems Group. He had just secured his IP for a vertical conductive structure (VeCS), a novel means of creating high density vertical interconnections for semiconductors and complex, high layer count PCBs. This month, we re-examine VeCS technology, a method for HDI PCB fabrication with large backplane-type boards developed in partnership with Wus, which uses the technology in its factories.

Dan’s Biz Bookshelf: Revisiting 'The Popcorn Report'

August 20, 2026 | Dan Beaulieu, Dan's Biz Bookshelf

One of the things I enjoy most about reading is occasionally rereading books that made a big impression years ago. Sometimes they hold up beautifully, sometimes they don't, and sometimes they become even more interesting because time has given us a completely different perspective. That's exactly what happened when I recently picked up "The Popcorn Report" by Faith Popcorn, first published in 1991.





MORE ARTICLES
COLUMNS:

The Marketing Minute: Why I Wrote 'Marketing in 17 Minutes'

August 12, 2026 | Brittany Martin, The Marketing Minute

This month, I'm excited to release my first book, "Marketing in 17 Minutes: A Guide to Marketing in the Electronics Industry." After writing 17 (and more) Marketing Minute columns and working with electronics companies, I realized I...

Happy’s Tech Talk #49: Stop! Do You Have a Digital Strategy for the Future?

August 11, 2026 | Happy Holden, Happy’s Tech Talk

I am sure you have been wondering how you will survive this new age of AI, tariffs, China, and the ever-increasing cost of materials and PCB equipment. You cannot just sit back and watch it roll over you. If you wish for your company...

The Chemical Connection: When History Repeats Itself on Diversification

August 4, 2026 | Don Ball, The Chemical Connection

Diversification, as a way to spread out risks, maintain steady cash flows, and sustain stable earnings in unpredictable business environments, is a concept that has long been used by all businesses, not just PCB fabrication. Is it...

I Don't Want to Miss it List!

Are you missing out?
Customize your section here.

Edit List Settings

Testimonial

"In a year when every marketing dollar mattered, I chose to keep I-Connect007 in our 2025 plan. Their commitment to high-quality, insightful content aligns with Koh Young’s values and helps readers navigate a changing industry. "

Brent Fischthal — Koh Young


Copyright © I-Connect007 | IPC Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved. Log in