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42 DESIGN007 MAGAZINE I DECEMBER 2018 Activities Innovation Awards The IPC APEX EXPO 2019 Innovation Awards are a celebration of the innovators and forward thinkers who are changing the techno- logical landscape of the electronics industry. Buzz Sessions Buzz sessions are free, educational, and informational and are meant to bring partici- pants up to speed on the topic. They are usu- ally moderated and may include one presenter or multiple depending on subject matter. Ques- tions from participants are encouraged; for some sessions, questions can even be submit- ted ahead of time. Here is a list of the current buzz sessions: Export Control • January 28, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. E-textiles—The Fourth Industrial Revolution • January 29, 1:30–3:30 p.m. • Send your electronic textile integration questions in advance to etextiles@ipc.org IPC-2581 • January 29, 3:30–5:00 p.m. Perm Buzz Session • January 30, 9:00–10:00 a.m. Impacts of Warpage on SMT Processes • January 30, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Shoring Up the U.S. Defense Electronics Industrial Base • January 30, 1:30–3:30 p.m. Findings from IPC's PCB Technology Trends • January 30, 3:30–4:30 p.m. iNemi Next-Generation Solder Materials • January 31, 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Management Programs EMS Executive Management Meeting • January 28, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Executive Forum on Advancing Automotive Electronics • January 28, 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. • A must-attend event brought to you by the IPC Hall of Fame Council Technical Information for Designers Ray Prasad, Ray Prasad Consultancy Group • Design and assembly process challenges for bottom-termination components such as QFN, DFN, and MLF in tin-lead and the lead-free world Dale Lee, Plexus • Design for excellence: DFM, DFR, DFA, and more—Parts 1 and 2 Martin Goetz, Northrup Grumman Corporation • Designing additive manufacturing/3D printing to PCB fabrication and assembly • High-speed/high-frequency laminate materials used in design • Electrical and thermomechanical design constraints affecting system and component performance IPC Designer Certification (CID and CID+) • Tutorials January 31–February 2 • Exams February 3