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4 PCB007 MAGAZINE I FEBRUARY 2024 FEATURE ARTICLES A Brief History of IPC APEX EXPO by Alicia Balonek Women in Electronics Reception by Alicia Balonek Electronics Circuit World Convention: A Brief History by David Bergman Professional Development: From AI to DFM by Julia Gumminger ECWC16 Technical Conference Special Sessions by Julia Gumminger Standards Development Propels the Industry Forward by Teresa Rowe FEATURE INTERVIEW What PCB Fabricators Should Know with Matt Kelly, Julia Gumminger, Udo Welzel and Stanton Rak FEATURE COLUMNS Countdown: The Fabricator's Guide to IPC APEX EXPO by Marcy LaRont What's Next Becomes Now by John Mitchell Dip Your Hand in the IPC APEX EXPO Candy Jar by Hannah (Nelson) Grace An Exhibitor's View of IPC APEX EXPO by Don Ball FEBRUARY 2024 • FEATURED CONTENT Like any great tech industry event, IPC APEX EXPO pushes us outside our busy 24/7 manufacturing bubbles. It forces us to pay attention to things that are important but not always present in our day-to- day lives. This issue previews many of the important events taking place at the show and highlights some changes and opportunities. So, buckle up. We are counting down to IPC APEX EXPO 2024. The Fabricator's Guide to IPC APEX EXPO 26 34 36 60 72 86 10 8 20 30 56