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

May 23, 2025 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007

In the electronics manufacturing industry, the global PCB market is estimated to reach $86.5 billion by 2029, a 5.9% annual growth, per IPC’s Global Market Forecast, and the global new cycle is still being dominated by U.S. news. This week, we are talking about the status of the CHIPS Act and what the new tax and incentives bill does and does not include. We also take a minute for some marketing wisdom to shed light in a challenging and noisy market environment.

OKI Launches 124-Layer Circuit Board Technology

May 22, 2025 | Andy Shaughnessy, Design007 Magazine

During PCB East, OKI Circuit Technology unveiled its latest innovation: a 124-layer printed circuit board. In this interview, “Dennie” Kazuo Kawahara, president of OKI Data Americas, and Eiichi Aki, sales and marketing specialist at OKI Circuit Technology, shared their insights into this feat. With plans for mass production starting in October, this board is designed for high-bandwidth memory applications, accommodating the demanding requirements of AI chips.





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Facing the Future: The Role of 5G and Beyond in Shaping PCB Demand

May 13, 2025 | Prashant Patel, Facing the Future

Innovations that push the boundaries of connectivity shape the future of technology, processing power, and miniaturization. 5G and emerging 6G technologies are critical in transforming industries from telecommunications and healthcare...

It’s Only Common Sense: Stop Pitching, Start Listening

May 12, 2025 | Dan Beaulieu, It's Only Common Sense

The best way to sell is to stop selling—meaning, instead of pushing your pitch, focus on listening to your customers. This simple but often overlooked shift can transform your sales approach and yield extraordinary results. Here’s...

Trouble in Your Tank: Causes of Plating Voids, Pre-electroless Copper

May 9, 2025 | Michael Carano, Trouble in Your Tank

In the business of printed circuit fabrication, yield-reducing and costly defects can easily catch even the most seasoned engineers and production personnel off guard. In this month’s column, I’ll investigate copper plating voids...

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