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74 PCB007 MAGAZINE I AUGUST 2021 As a member-driven organization, IPC works diligently to help our member OEMs, EMS companies, PCB manufacturers, and suppliers build electronics better. And we all know that you cannot build a great product without a great design. To focus on the critical role design plays in the development of electronics, we created IPC Design to bring together printed board design professionals to connect with other de- signers, enjoy education and training opportu- nities, mentor and encourage the next genera- tion of designer engineers, and above all, help advance the art and science of printed board design. We welcome all designers to participate in IPC Design by becoming an affiliate—a free, Better by Design— Bringing PCB Design Professionals Together zero-obligation way to expand your profes- sional network. At no cost to you, you will have the opportunity to interact with academia and the next generation of printed board profes- sionals, while also being the first in line for IPC events, including webinars, competitions, and other opportunities for you to connect with fellow designers. As IPC joins the industry in getting back to "business as usual," affiliates will be given the chance to voice their needs and help create the next generation of IPC De- sign activities. Affiliation in IPC Design is completely free. You can register online. IPC Design affiliates have already contrib- uted their time to the development of a PCB Design Desk Reference, a table-top guide to One World, One Industry by Dr. John Mitchell, IPC PRESIDENT AND CEO