34 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2019
Flex Talk: Don't Build Flex That
Doesn't Flex E
One of the primary advantages of moving to
a flexible circuit design from a rigid board is
the ability to package the flex in three dimen-
sions, bending or folding into imaginative con-
figurations and saving precious space in the fi-
nal package.
It's Only Common Sense:
So Long, Marty E
Let me tell you about my good friend Marty
Petersen. He was one of the most intriguing
people I have ever met and had the pleasure to
work with. Marty was always all in, whatever
task he undertook. When I met him, he was
handling the purchasing for us at Automated
Systems, the PCB shop we both worked at just
outside of Milwaukee.
Insulectro Sees Growth and Opportunities
in Printed Electronics E
Judy Warner speaks with Tim Redfern, In-
sulectro president, and Kevin M. Miller, VP of
sales, about growth in the printed electronics
market, the direction Insulectro is going, and
opportunities for North American PCB suppli-
ers. They note that the company will increase
their focus and investment in the printed elec-
tronics market.
Ventec at APEC 2019: Thermal
Management and IMS Solutions for
Power Electronics E
Ventec International Group will showcase
Ventec's latest power electronics PCB material
technology innovations at APEC 2019, which
is taking place at the Anaheim Convention
Center from March 18–20 in Anaheim, Cali
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fornia, USA.
Institute of Circuit Technology Evening
Seminar E
The Institute of Circuit Technology hosted its
first 2019 seminar at the Woodland Grange
Hotel in Royal Leamington Spa in the
Midlands of England on February 26. The di-
verse programme of four presentations was
introduced by ICT Chairman Andy Cobley, a
professor at Coventry University, who stood in
for Bill Wilkie, who had been taken ill at short
notice.
The Right Approach: Industry 5.0—
Can We Learn From Other Industries? E
The last few IPC APEX EXPO events have fo-
cused heavily on Industry 4.0, which is all
about the Internet of Things (IoT), automa-
tion, and data exchange between machines.
Inspiring the Next Generation of
Industry Leaders: IPC STEM Student
Outreach Program E
At IPC APEX EXPO 2019, I-Connect007 Man-
aging Editor Patty Goldman spoke with Co-
lette Buscemi, IPC's senior director for educa-
tion programs, about the success and expan-
sion of the IPC STEM Student Outreach Pro-
gram, activities and scholarship opportunities
for students through sponsor support—includ-
ing I-Connect007—and feedback she received
on the event.
Isola Executive Vice Chairman and Acting
CEO Travis Kelly on the Upcoming Year E
Isola Executive Vice Chairman and Acting CEO
Travis Kelly discusses the recent milestones for
the company, including the leadership tran-
sition. Travis also outlines his agenda for the
upcoming year and gives an update on Isola's
new facility in Chandler, Arizona.
