70 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2022
EIPC Technical Snapshot:
A European Roundup E
Although it was originally proposed to hold
a one-day face-to-face EIPC conference in
Frankfurt, travel restrictions in Germany made
this impractical. But the Technical Snapshot
webinar format has proved so successful that
it was decided to run an extended version as an
alternative—two sessions, with three presenta-
tions each. It worked extremely well. e care-
fully selected program on February 23 featured
excellent speakers, and seamless organisation
added up to an outstanding event.
Happy Holden Reflects on Successful
IPC APEX EXPO 2022 E
e attendance at this year's IPC APEX EXPO
seemed higher than I expected, so thank you
all for making the necessary arrangements to
attend. One of my cherished reunions was with
Pete Starkey, who fought through the red tape
of government restrictions to make his way
from England for the show.
Rogers Corporation Reports Q4,
Full Year 2021 Results E
Rogers Cor poration announced financial
results for the full year and fourth quarter of
2021.
Institute of Circuit Technology: A Novel
Approach to Recycling PCBs E
A two-year project funded by an Innovate UK
SMART Grant aims to reduce the impact of
e-waste using naturally derived, biodegrad-
able and nontoxic products. ose attending
the webinar for the Institute of Circuit Tech-
nology's annual meeting on March 2 learned
more about the project, as well as statutory
paperwork obligations of the UK REACH
regulations.
Calumet is Bullish on Additive
and Semi-Additive E
Calumet Electronics has been a domestic pio-
neer with additive and semi-additive elec-
tronics manufacturing processes. We recently
asked Calumet's Todd Brassard and Meredith
LaBeau to discuss the state of this technology,
which traditional processes that they might
replace, and some of the challenges facing
OEMs or PCB shops that are considering these
options.
IPC Student Director: Three Things
IPC APEX EXPO Taught Me E
IPC APEX EXPO 2022 was my first in-person
APEX EXPO event, and it surely did not dis-
appoint. e show this year was packed with
high quality technical courses, engaging pro-
fessional development courses and, of course,
an admirable show floor exhibition. is year
APEX EXPO really resonated with me, and
I would like to leave you with three insights I
learned while attending.
Arlon Takes on Role as EMC Master
Distributor in North America E
Arlon EMD, a division of Elite Materials Com-
pany (EMC), and an American manufacturer
of specialty laminates is assuming the role of
Master Distributor for EMC materials in North
America. Arlon has a 45-year history of manu-
facturing specialty materials for the aerospace,
industrial and military (AIM) markets.
