84 PCB007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2019
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Better to Light a Candle: Chapter
One—Prepping the Next Generation E
There has been a considerable
amount of (electronic) ink and
words shared in our industry
bemoaning the graying-out of
our industry and the growing
shortage of skilled people at
all levels. (See the May 2017
PCB007 Magazine column "Help Wanted—and
How!" for just one example). As is usually the
case, though, when all is said and done, more
has been said than done.
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Itronics Starts R&D to Recover Tin
and Copper from Its "Breakthrough
Technology" PCB Refining Pilot Plant E
Itronics Inc., a "creative green technology com-
pany" that produces GOLD'n GRO fertiliz-
ers and silver products, has started research
and development to recover tin and copper
from the silver bullion being produced by its
"breakthrough technology" PCB refining pilot
plant.
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It's Only Common Sense: A Word
From the Future—CES 2019 E
If only we could invent some-
thing that would stop hunger
and poverty, give us world
peace, or stop us from being
so angry with each other all
the time—something we des-
perately need and could use
right now. That would be something, wouldn't
it? It's only common sense.
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CES 2019: More Show
Floor Favorites E
In my final piece cover-
ing CES 2019, I will review
more automotive technolo-
gy, updates on 3D printing,
and some trending devices
such as smartwatches and
new computer components
for those that either need or just want to have
extremely powerful and impressive-looking
computers.
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