NOVEMBER 2023 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 87
For the first time since we
launched in 2021, the Printed
Circuit Board Association of
America participated in the
PCB West trade show in Santa
Clara, California. We were proud to join thousands
of our colleagues to discuss the innovations driving
our business and the very real challenges facing
the American microelectronics industry.
Tightening monetary policy has
pushed interest rates up across
the entire yield curve, and this
impacts the economy in several
ways. The yield on the 10-year
Treasury bond is the highest it
has been in 16 years. The rate
was over 100 basis points lower
just this spring. The elevated
interest rates can act as a
dampener on both consumer spending and business
investment, leading to slower economic growth.
The business development of LPKF
Laser & Electronics SE has gained
significant momentum in the last three
months. The technology company's
order situation also remains positive.
In the third quarter, the company
reached the upper end of its forecast
for this period.
From a materials perspective,
what is happening to the
copper and dielectric during
thermal shock testing? What
causes copper to separate from
the organic dielectric layer in
the first place? To answer these
questions, Preeya Kuray takes a
closer look at each component
at the molecular level
during testing.
Alex Stepinski, presi-
dent of Stepinski Group,
and Mike Brask, presi-
dent of IPS, announce a
new partnership to bring
Alex's latest generation
zero liquid-discharge
(ZLD) waste control
systems to market.
IPC Community
launches its fall issue, with
more than 100 pages of
must-read content that
spans the globe to bring
you compelling stories,
conversations, fun facts,
coverage of recent IPC
events, and more. Click here to get your
personalized copy of IPC Community.
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Forecasting the Wind: IPC's Expert
Economist on the Impact of Inflation Rates
Reducing Waste Makes
Good Business Sense
Material Insight:
The Material Science of
PCB Thermal Reliability
Fall Issue of IPC Community
Now Available
American Made Advocacy:
What We Learned at PCB West
LPKF's Business Development
In Q3 Gains Significant
Momentum
Alex Stepinski
