MAY 2023 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 97
It's another home run for this collaboration
between IPC and I-Connect007. Detailed
information on how shipping costs will affect
your business this year, efforts in Mexico to make a play on
the world stage of electronics manufacturing, the impact of
IPC-1791 for defense manufacturers, an image gallery from
WHMA's 30th annual conference, and so much more.
When it comes to advanced
degrees, the PhD is often a
misunderstood and underval-
ued option. In a world where
MBA programs have strong
name recognition, and mas-
ter's degrees can seem rela-
tively easy to obtain, the PhD
is frequently overlooked. In
fact, many people couldn't
even tell you what the initials
stand for. As someone who has
embarked on this journey, I am
eager to share the insights I've
gained along the way. I'll cover
the value of a PhD, the require-
ments for earning one, and
some advice for successfully
completing the program.
The use of AI in the music indus-
try seems only natural. If you're
trying to create a piece of music
that is similar to one you already
have, AI can do that for you.
Just give it some basic instruc-
tions and let it go to work.
Guest Editor Kelly Dack recently spoke
with Mike Meyer, senior business devel-
opment manager for CMK Ameri-
cas, which specializes in manufactur-
ing PCBs for the automotive sector. In
this interview, they discuss CMK's lat-
est developments, trends in the global
automotive market, and why they plan
to expand their facility in Thailand.
Throughout my years in electronics
mergers and acquisitions, I have seen
some companies succeed and others fail.
A variety of factors determine the success
of a company, from great leadership to
a strong corporate culture and luck. I
define a successful company as one that
is profitable and receives attractive offers in the market,
whereas a failing company doesn't generate money, is
shunned in the market, and often shutter.
As I've mentioned in previous columns, etching can be the most complex process in the wet pro-
cessing stages because there are many factors that contribute to your etch rate. Without keeping
these contributing factors steady, your etch rate will vary and, therefore, so will your product quality.
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SPRING 2023
The Doctor's In:
Everything You Need
to Know About
Getting a PhD
Punching Out: Seven Drivers
of Market Success
CMK Hits the Gas on Automotive PCBs
The Chemical Connection: Chemical Control for Wet Processes
Spring Issue of IPC Community
Now Available for Download
NAMM 2023:
It's All About That Bass
Tom Kastner
Mike Meyer
