JANUARY 2021 I DESIGN007 MAGAZINE 79
Dr. John Mitchell on IPC APEX EXPO
Going Virtual E
On Monday, December 14, 2020, Barry Mat-
ties and Dr. John Mitchell, IPC president and
CEO, discussed the decision to move IPC APEX
EXPO to an all-virtual platform. In this inter-
view, Dr. Mitchell confirms that IPC is com-
mitted to delivering a cutting-edge experience,
including a strong technical program, exhibitor
and visitor support, multiple keynotes and a
wide variety of online networking events. Mat-
ties and Mitchell also analyze the challenges
for IPC in hosting the show, as well as some
of the unique opportunities that a virtual show
presents for IPC and attendee alike.
EPTE Newsletter: The Printed Circuit
Industry in China E
Market data provided by the Taiwan Printed
Circuit Association (TPCA) is very comprehen-
sive. Unfortunately, any news or data from the
PCB industry in China is not easily accessible.
Dominique Numakura provides an update on
the printed circuit industry in China based on
available market data.
Rogers Corporation Appoints Megan Faust,
Keith Larson to Board of Directors E
Rogers Corporation has announced that its
Board of Directors appointed Megan Faust and
Keith Larson to serve as members of the Com-
pany's Board.
ECWC15 Virtual Conference Keynote:
5G PCB Technology and Material
Challenges E
The second day of the Electronic Circuits
World Convention began with a keynote from
Dr. Shiuh-Kao Chiang, managing partner of
Prismark, describing the PCB technology and
material challenges presented by the intro-
duction of the fifth-generation cellular wire-
less communication network—the roll-out of
which was continuing despite the coronavi-
rus pandemic. Technical Editor Pete Starkey
has more.
Batteries and Data Centers E
The I-Connect007 team met with electrical
engineer Mike Mosman, who has spent the
majority of his career designing some of the
country's largest data centers. Mike recently
sold his engineering company CCG Facili-
ties Integration; he is now the vice president
of electrical engineering in mission-critical
facilities for Morrison Hershfield, and is still
designing leading-edge data centers for large
internet companies. In this discussion, Mike
explains how evolving battery technology and
a strong demand are playing a key role in this
area and others.
Standard of Excellence: Going Public
with Your Partner E
One aspect of a great partnership with your
vendors is to show the world how you are
working together. Demonstrating how a great
partnership can serve both your companies
well and is beneficial to your industry too.
Anaya Vardya shares nine ways to go public
with your partner.
Pacothane on the Future of
Laminate Technologies E
Nolan Johnson recently spoke with the Paco-
thane Technologies team about the current
drivers of circuit board technology and how
that has influenced and increased their prod-
uct development of lamination and lamination
assist products.
