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JANUARY 2020 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 9 Nolan Johnson is managing editor of PCB007 Magazine. Nolan brings 30 years of career experience focused almost entirely on electronics de- sign and manufacturing.To contact Johnson, click here. The Fundamentals Program: This new tech- nical session targets attendees who are new to the industry or looking to gain a solid under- standing of the technologies, processes, and terms in use all across the industry. The Newcomers' Lounge: This gathering place for folks who are new to IPC APEX EXPO can be a valuable resource. Further, published in SMT007 Magazine, we provided updates on CFX, the IPC-published digital factory data interchange protocol. Find our interview with Chris Jorgensen and an ar- ticle titled "True or False: CFX Edition" by Dave Bergman in that publication. We also shine a spotlight on IPC's Government Relations team. There will be so much more at IPC APEX EXPO; this is just a taste! Expect a wide range of technical papers, training sessions, network- ing events, awards to present, and industry standards to advance. In this issue, we also feature walking tours and videos from Mycronic and Viking Test Ltd. Alex Stepinksi updates us on GreenSource Fabrication, and Vladi Kaplan from CIMS addresses streamlining inspection and verifica- tion. But don't think for a minute that we've left out our columnists! Dr. John Mitchell, Jan Ped- ersen, Tara Dunn, Mike Hill, Michael Carano, George Milad, and Steve Williams share their thoughtful perspectives this month as well. See you in San Diego! PCB007 Brook Sandy-Smith, IPC's technical conference program manager, discusses the top reasons to attend IPC APEX EXPO 2020, from connecting with other members of the industry to planning for the future by being up to date on the latest industry advancements and new technologies. Click the image to watch the video. (Source: IPC) Top Reasons to Attend IPC APEX EXPO 2020