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42 PCB007 MAGAZINE I JANUARY 2020 Feature by Brook Sandy-Smith IPC—ASSOCIATION CONNECTING ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES In addition to the Sessions @ the Intersec- tion and the Technical Conference, Fundamen- tals Program is new at IPC APEX EXPO 2020. The program provides curated content for in- dustry newcomers and anyone interested in a broader view through the many facets of elec- tronics manufacturing. Attendees will learn important concepts, terminology, and back- ground as preparation for the detailed content on new studies and technologies presented at the technical conference. Sessions will include topics presented by the need-to-know industry experts, interactive panel sessions, and oppor- tunities to learn the secrets to success in this industry from our valued presenters (included with registration for the Technical Conference, plus $25 for lunch). Please note that the schedule is subject to changes. For the most updated information and details, consult the app or the agenda planner online. The Fundamentals Program The following is the schedule for the Funda- mentals Program on February 3. 10:00 a.m. Introduction to IPC 10:15 a.m. Standards Basics 10:45 a.m. Tribal Knowledge 11:15 a.m. Circuit Board Design 12:00 p.m. PCB Fabrication 12:30 p.m. Lunch: Life Skills Panel 1:15 p.m. Components and Terminology 1:45 p.m. Soldering Materials/Reliability 2:15 p.m. Soldering Process: Reflow 2:45 p.m. Test Strategies 3:30 p.m. Cleaning Processes 3:45 p.m. Surface Reliability 4:15 p.m. Long-Term Reliability 5:00 p.m. Hot Topics Panel Technical Conference The technical conference sessions will ad- dress a variety of topics, including assembly processes; cleaning, coating, and contamina- tion; Industry 4.0, CFX, and smart factories; environmental issues and compliance; design and PCB fabrication and materials; and qual- ity, reliability, and test. Sessions @ the Intersection Please note that some of the Sessions @ the Intersection are labeled interACTION sessions, which encourage participation and two-way communication. Topics covered will include business and technology, current techniques and future technology, methodology and reli- ability, standards development and IPC APEX EXPO, and more. PCB007 Click here for more information. IPC APEX EXPO Technical Conference, Featuring Fundamentals and the Intersection