92 PCB007 MAGAZINE I MARCH 2022
Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO:
Fire Up the (Ink)jets E
Don Monn of Taiyo America discusses the ben-
efits of inkjet solder mask and how it helps
streamline the manufacturing process. Monn
also discusses the recent acquisition of Circuit
Automation, a manufacturer of solder mask
coating and vertical drying equipment.
It's Only Common Sense:
The Show is Done, So Now What? E
Did you attend IPC APEX EXPO 2022? If so,
you made some good contacts, you talked to a
lot of people, spent time with potential custom-
ers trying to convince them to buy your goods
and services, and with the right vendors check-
ing out their products and goods trying to fig-
ure out what equipment and services would be
good for your company.
Cirexx Adds to Excellon Cobra
Laser Fleet E
Cirexx International announced that they have
acquired and installed a fih Excellon Cobra
laser machine. e hybrid Laser is equipped
with both CO2 and UV laser technology.
Additive Reality: Isolated Raindrops
Announce the Storm E
It is an early January evening aer office hours.
Despite my best New Year's intentions of strik-
ing a good balance between work and personal
life, when I hear the ding of an incoming email,
I decide to check it anyway. It's a message from
the U.S., where Don Monn of Taiyo has just
given his view on the inkjet market. Something
he says immediately strikes a chord…
Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2022:
Industry Icons Reflect E
In this special interview, industry icons Happy
Holden and Dick Crowe share an histori-
cal perspective from their many years in the
industry. Dick also announced his retirement
from Burkle aer nearly 60 years in the indus-
try, and he discusses his plans.
Altix Receives Direct Imaging Order
for Fine Line Prototyping E
Altix is delighted to announce that the CEA-
Liten has ordered an Adix SA for fine line
applications to be par t of their research
activities focused on micro and nanotech-
nologies, smart digital systems and renew-
able energy.
Atotech Names Klaus-Günter Vennemann
to Board of Directors; Brian Bernasek
Resigns as Director E
Atotech, a leading specialty chemicals technol-
ogy company and a market leader in advanced
electroplating solutions, announced that Brian
Bernasek, a member of the company's Board
of Directors, has resigned as a director as of
January 31, 2022.
Ucamco to Release UcamX v2021.12
and Integr8tor v2021.12 E
Ucamco is proud to release UcamX v2021.12
and Integr8tor v2021.12. ese new ver-
sions of their CAM and Pre-CAM soware
include dozens of additions, new options,
fixes and general improvements to increase
productivity.