JANUARY 2022 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 109
The ground beneath us is always
shifting, and while the term "unprec-
edented" can be somewhat over-
used, it does seem to be a little
tougher to keep our balance these
days. For almost every economic
disruption, there emerges some
argument for how reshoring can
mitigate it. This time around, though, there's a bit of a
tug-o-war between the disruptions that are shaping the
manufacturing landscape and the broader economy.
Nolan Johnson speaks with Dr. Ron Lasky About
The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to... Solder
Defects. Ron is a full professor at
Dartmouth College, but works part-
time at Indium Corporation, help-
ing their customers solve defects.
This I-Connect007 eBook, he says,
is a compilation of all he's learned
over the years as well as the deep
technical knowledge of the team
at Indium.
New and experienced managers
will gather at the EMS Leadership
Summit at IPC APEX EXPO on
January 24, 2022, to discuss
strategies for advancing the
industry and enhancing
leadership skills.
Guillaume Chauvet of
ICAPE Group, vice pres-
ident of sales-Americas
East, discusses managing
the supply chain through transportation
issues, raw material shortages, and longer
production times. He also details how he
helps customers manage different suppliers
and divergent technologies.
In a far-ranging interview, Dr.
John Mitchell and Barry Matties
discuss the upcoming IPC APEX EXPO, IPC
programs, and the challenges (and oppor-
tunities) facing our industry. If you think Dr.
Mitchell's assessment would be pessimis-
tic, you'd be wrong. We're an industry that
enjoys and needs to work together, and
we've been held at bay for too long.
Sparton President
and Chief Executive
Officer Bill Toti has
retired after lead-
ing the company for
three years, includ-
ing through the com-
pany's transition to
Elbit Systems of America during 2021.
For the latest news and information, visit SMT007.com
X-Rayted Files: Three or More Intriguing
Thoughts on Reshoring
Bill Cardoso
Tracy Howard
Sparton's Bill Toti Retires;
Tracy Howard Tapped as
Next President & CEO
John Mitchell:
Focus on the Future
Navigating the Supply Chain
Storm with ICAPE
EMS Leadership Summit
at IPC APEX EXPO 2022
Brings Together Current
and Future Industry
Leaders
Ron Lasky: A Perspective on
Writing About Solder Defects
