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JUNE 2022 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 85 The I-Connect007 Editorial Team speaks with Technica's Frank Medina, Ed Carrigan, and Jason Perry about trending hotspots that provide the PCB fabricator a high return on invest- ment (ROI). A common theme: tradi- tional methods for calculating ROI are being replaced by models that include more qualitative factors. In 1965, Gordon Moore predicted that the number of transistors that could be packaged into a square inch of space would double every year for the near future. Although his projection was later revised, Moore's Law has with- stood the test of time for five decades. There's been a lot of talk among PCB manufac- turers about the need to upskill their workforce. But where do you start— do you set up your own program or send staff to third-party training centers? We asked David Hernandez, IPC vice president of education, to weigh in on this topic. Preventive maintenance is a routine maintenance per- formed to ensure equip- ment runs efficiently and won't experience problems anytime soon. This routine maintenance can become highly important when you are running a business that relies heavily on equipment for production. Today's training has become an essential part of any operation, especially because most Quality Management Systems (QMS) require this. To be compliant with ISO9001 you must maintain a competence and training system. However, there are a few things to keep in mind when taking on the competence and training mission. I had just accepted the role of corporate intern at Caterpillar Inc., where I would be working on the product service development team. As I started my internship, I felt like I didn't know anything—and I mostly didn't. For the latest news and information, visit PCB007.com Happy's Tech Talk #7: Next Generation Application Specific Modules Testing Todd: Optimize Your Training Time The Chemical Connection: The Case for Preventive Maintenance Prepping for an Internship? Three Tips to Shore Up Your Skills Technica Heats Up ROI Discussion A Game Plan for Upskilling Your Fab Workforce

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