APRIL 2023 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 81
When it comes to advanced degrees, the PhD is
often a misunderstood and undervalued option.
In a world where MBA programs have strong
name recognition, and master's degrees can
seem relatively easy to obtain, the PhD is
frequently overlooked. In fact, many people
couldn't even tell you what the initials stand
for. (Hint: It's Doctor of Philosophy.)
IPC's Validation Services
Program has awarded an
IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
Qualified Manufacturers
Listing (QML) requalification
to Fabrication Technologies
Inc./IGM Solutions, Inc.
FabTech-IGM, Libertyville,
Illinois, a vertical integrated
contract manufacturer of
electronic parts and high-level
assembly of printed circuit
boards for the gaming, heavy
equipment, medical device,
electronics and financial
services industries.
Dave Ryder, president of
Prototron Circuits of Tucson,
Arizona, has recently signed
Jack Lorber of Sourcing
Specialist to represent his
company in the Northeast.
As I've mentioned in previous columns,
etching can be the most complex
process in the wet processing stages
because there are many factors that
contribute to your etch rate. Without
keeping these contributing factors
steady, your etch rate will vary and, therefore, so will your
product quality. If you are looking to implement an auto-
mated approach to maintaining your etch chemistry, here
are the basic concepts you will need to understand.
Guest Editor Kelly Dack recently spoke
with Mike Meyer, senior business develop-
ment manager for CMK Americas, which
specializes in manufacturing PCBs for
the automotive sector. In this interview,
they discuss CMK's latest developments,
trends in the global automotive market,
and why they plan to expand their facility in Thailand.
IPC Validation Services tested and found Arlon's 33N, 35N, and 85N laminate systems in confor-
mance to the requirements of IPC-4101 Specification Sheets 40 and 41. Additionally, Arlon's
polyimide low flow prepreg systems, 37N and 38N, were validated to Specification Sheet 42.
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Fabrication
Technologies/ IGM
Solutions Earns IPC
J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
QML Requalification
CMK Hits the Gas on Automotive PCBs
The Chemical Connection:
Chemical Control for Wet Processes
Arlon EMC Receives IPC-4101 QPL Recertification
The Doctor's In: Everything You
Need to Know About Getting a PhD
Prototron Circuits Signs
Jack Lorber to Represent
Them in the Northeast
Mike Meyers
Jack Lorber
