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DECEMBER 2018 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 15 • Connected Factory Exchange (CFX) IPC-CFX is an electronics manufacturing industry developed standard forming the foun- dation and backbone of Industry 4.0 applica- tions. Participate in a live demonstration of IPC CFX on the show floor with a larger presence of supporting exhibitors for 2019. • IPC Hand Soldering World Championship and Rework Competition: January 29–30 Competitors will be presented with a sol- dered assembly that will be partially populated with components. Contestants will be required to remove six specific components, remove the old solder, and clean the area of removed com- ponents. This will take place in the Sails Pavil- ion (upper-level exhibit hall). • Ice Cream Social on the Show Floor: January 30 Satisfy your sweet tooth while networking with the innovators and suppliers of the elec- tronics industry. Check the IPC APEX EXPO mobile app for the specific time, so you don't miss out on the fun! • Passport to Prizes: January 31 Travel around the show floor collecting stick- ers from participating exhibitors and enter for a chance to win an exciting prize including an Apple Watch, GoPro, VR Headset, Ring Door- bell, and Star Wars Hero Droid BB-8. Submit your completed card to the IPC Bookstore on or before Thursday, and attend the drawing giveaway at 12:30 p.m. SMT007 For more information on IPC APEX EXPO 2019, visit ipcapexexpo.org. John Mitchell is president and CEO of IPC—Association Connecting Electronics Industries. To read past columns or contact Mitchell, click here. Attendees networking with industry professionals.