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108 I-CONNECT007 I REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2019 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE ogies that caught my eye included e-textiles, Mina—an advanced surface finish enabling low-volume soldering to aluminum with appli- cations in both low- and high-power require- ments—and information on an emerging ALD ink used as part of a semi-additive process (SAP) or modified SAP (mSAP), enabling sub- one-mil lines. When talking with others, the topic of microvia reliability seemed to be one of the hottest topics, and I understand that t h o s e s e s s i o n s were often stand- ing room only. One new thing I part- icipated in this ye a r wa s I P C 's "passport to prizes" activity where you collected stickers from participating exhibi- tors for a chance to win a prize. A raffle of completed cards was held on Thursday, and I was actually one of the winners (I chose the video doorbell)! In terms of connecting people with others in the industry, the networking at IPC APEX EXPO is invaluable. Our industry seems to be a fairly small industry. People may change posi- tions, but most are still in this industry. I don't think I walked anywhere in the conference area or on the show floor where I didn't run into people that I knew. It is always great fun to catch up with people that I don't regularly get to see. IPC helped facilitate making connections by hosting a networking event on Tuesday after- noon and an ice cream social on Wednesday on the show floor. In addition, there was a welcome reception for those visiting the show for the first time, an international reception, a women in electronics event, and trivia net- working night. The event luncheons on Mon- day, Tuesday, and Wednesday also provided great networking opportunities with high-end meals. I was also able to connect my customers with highly reliable suppliers. Most of the sup- pliers I represent were in attendance, so it was fantastic to catch up with everyone all in one location. Many of my customers were also in attendance, so I was able to spend time meet- ing with them more formally and also interact in the more relaxed social environment that a trade show can provide. Although the schedule for the week was hectic and involved activi- ties and meet- ings from early m o r n i n g u n t i l later in the eve- ning, as always, I left the event feel- ing excited about the new technolo- gies and materials I l e a r n e d a b o u t , thankful for the education and stan- dards work that IPC members provide, and happy for the chance to interact with both customers and suppliers at the same event. I look forward to IPC APEX EXPO 2020. S&T Tara Dunn is the president of Omni PCB, a manufacturer's rep firm specializing in the printed circuit board industry. To read past columns or contact Dunn, click here.

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