82 SMT007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2021
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X-Rayted Files: The Dark Side of
the Chip Shortage—Counterfeits
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As the world slowly recov-
ers from the COVID-19 pan-
demic, another problem
plagues the global economy:
the electronic component
shortage. What some econ-
omists have deemed to be a
decade of immense prosper-
ity and growth, the "roaring '20s" started with
a hiccup.
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Catching Up With Sean McConville,
Niche Electronics
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Dan Beaulieu catches up with
Sean McConville, vice presi-
dent of business develop-
ment at Niche Electronics,
who shares his background
in the industry, the strengths
of his company, and how the
pandemic has affected business.
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2021 Award Winners—IPC APEX
EXPO 2021 Presentation
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Congratulations to this year's IPC APEX
EXPO award winners! On Tuesday, March 9,
IPC presented their recognition awards dur-
ing an online ceremony. e recipients of
each award are listed here. Follow our I-Con-
nect007 coverage for interviews with some of
the award recipients.
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EIPC Technical Snapshot:
Cleanliness
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John Ling's invitation to the
fih in EIPC's: "In these con-
fined days of lockdown, and
exhortations to stay at home
and only go out for exercise,
this only exercises the natural
inclination to hop on a 'plane
to some sunshine.' Although not the same as
Factor 20, one of our webinars gives a high
degree of protection from harmful ignorance,
and you do not have to go out in the cold."
Editor's Picks from SMT007.com
Sean McConville
Pete Starkey
Bill Cardoso
