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4 SMT007 MAGAZINE I DECEMBER 2018 The electronics manufacturing industry continues to grow and change, and there's no better place to participate in the excitement than at IPC APEX EXPO 2019. In this issue, we preview the show including new events, exhibitions, technologies, awards, competi- tions, and standards work. We even step back with two members of the APEX EXPO board of directors responsible for starting the show. So, take your seat, whether as an attendee or as an industry represen- tative, and let's get this show started. IPC APEX EXPO 2019 PREVIEW Shopping at IPC APEX EXPO: Evolutionary or Revolutionary Products? by Andy Shaughnessy Mark Friedman on IPC Membership Interview by Barry Matties Executive Forum at IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Focuses on Advancing Automotive Electronics by Patty Goldman APEX Pioneers Discuss the Original EXPO Dan Feinberg Interviews Jim Hickman IPC Recognizes Volunteers at Awards Luncheons by Patty Goldman IPC APEX EXPO 2019: Where Technology's Future Comes Together Column by John Mitchell IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Schedules, Stats, and Programs by Nolan Johnson Accelerating and Disrupting Innovation: The Tesla Story by Nolan Johnson IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Offers a Full Operating CFX Demo Line Interview by the I-Connect007 Editorial Team Who's the Best of the Best in Hand Soldering? by Nolan Johnson STEM: The Future of Our Industry Interview with Colette Buscemi 44 50 56 62 68 12 16 20 22 34 38 DECEMBER 2018 • FEATURED CONTENT