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NOVEMBER 2019 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 45 vide mSAP key process equipment at this stage, which can guarantee the contactless production of the key process and the smooth and even surface of electroplating, improve the uniformity of electroplating, and ensure the stability of high-frequency and high- speed signal transmission. In the future, in the new technology fields of mSAP, SAP, and SLP, these factories will continue to develop the whole process of contactless production equipment. PCB007 China: The 2019 International Electron- ics Circuit Exhibition (Shenzhen) serves as a wind vane into the industry's development. Please tell us about this year's show. HKPCA: The exhibition attracts leading and new manufacturers in the industry every year, and the exhibitors are enthusiastic about participating. The number of exhibitors in- creases every year, and the exhibition scale expands every year, reaching record highs. This year, the exhibition will exceed 67,500 square meters—covering Halls 1, 2, 4, and 9, as well as part of Hall 3 of the Shenzhen Con- vention and Exhibition Center—with nearly 600 exhibitors and 3,500 booths. The exhi- bition has already attracted nearly 120 new exhibitors at home and abroad and will show the latest equipment and cutting-edge innova- tion technologies in the market. Exhibitors are looking forward to finding more potential customers through the exhi- bition, gaining an in-depth understanding of the needs of customers in the local market, and meeting more professionals at home and abroad to open up business opportunities and contacts for development. At the same time, they hope to grasp the latest trends in technol- ogy and market information exhibition. PCB007 China: What will be some of the exhibi- tion highlights? HKPCA: There will be many highlights in this exhibition, including more space for exhibitors to launch new products, technologies, and so- lutions at the conference covering the entire industrial chain, which will bring more sur- prises to visitors this year. Also, activities, such as the welcome dinner and Golf-ko Open games, will be held to help exhibitors get to network with industry profes- sionals. This year's international technology conference invited Mr. Liu Zhe, chief engineer of ZTE technology research, to give a keynote speech, sharing the challenges and demands of 5G high-frequency technology on PCBs. Other distinguished guests include Dr. Hayao Naka- hara of N.T. Information, Dr. Jiang Xugao of Prismark, and Mr. Lin Dinghao of KINSUS. Ex- hibitors can participate in the conference free and listen to the insights of technical experts and industry leaders. PCB007 China: This year's themes are "Conver- gence, Innovation, and Navigation." What do attendees have to look forward to regarding these themes at the exhibition? HKPCA: By partnering with the CPCA to jointly organize the exhibition, we're able to provide a more efficient business platform for all visitors. The show will continue to be an influential in- dustry exhibition, with a one-stop exhibition covering the whole supply chain of innovation within the circuit board and electronic assem- bly industry. Global industry professionals will gather to discuss new technologies, such as 5G, big data, and smart factories, create new ideas and business opportunities, and contin- ue to promote the continuous development of the industry. PCB007 More Information Please visit hkpcashow.org, and follow the official WeChat account of the exhibition to get the latest information. Register before the exhi- bition to enjoy multiple benefits: • Free Shenzhen metro/bus pass • Each company inside Guangdong Province with a group of more than 30 people can enjoy free bus transfer • Visit the exhibition and win electronic gifts • The quantities are limited, first come, first served; organizer has the final say