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32 PCB007 MAGAZINE I DECEMBER 2023 should they be investing? And if they are, are they borrowing money? If you're a manufacturer, what should you be worried about going forward? Aidan Salvi: Certainly. I have a wealth of in- sights to offer on this topic. It has been truly enlightening for me, especially considering my extensive travels across various parts of the world. Earlier this year, I explored Europe, vis- iting numerous countries and diverse facilities in Germany, Italy, and other European nations. e experiences there were markedly distinct from what I observed during my recent visit to Asian markets. While there are commonalities across regions, as a North American manufac- turer, gaining a global perspective has proven to be exceptionally insightful. Aidan Salvi is the chief transformation officer for Amitron. As such, he's visited fabricators in North America, Europe, and Asia in the past few years, and he's had a ringside seat to the challenges and opportunities facing fabrica- tors around the globe. e I-Connect007 edi- torial team asked Aidan to share his economic outlook for PCB manufacturing as we head in- to 2024 and beyond. As he points out, compa- nies are opening their pocketbooks to invest, particularly in high-tech processes. Nolan Johnson: Aidan, I know that you've visited a number of facilities lately, domestic and abroad, and we'd like to hear your economic outlook for the industry going into 2024. Are PCB fabricators investing now, and Elevating Fabrication: Investing in High-Tech Equipment, Processes, and Labor Feature Interview by the I-Connect007 Editorial Team