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REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2024 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE I I-CONNECT007 19 Technica USA, Jason Perry and SAA, James Chien Integrating Automation into the North American PCB Market Dan Beaulieu introduces James Chien from SAA Symtek Automation Asia and Jason Perry from Technica, who are bringing auto- mation to the North American PCB market. They discuss their expertise in automation, equipment sets, and growing opportuni- ties. The focus is on integrating automation into existing shops, considering hardware, software, and flexibility. They also discuss the challenges of modernizing domestic shops and the potential of expanding automation to other markets. Plamatreat USA Inc., Hardev Grewal Plasmatreat: Innovative Surface Preparation Solutions Hardev Grewal, CEO and president of Plasmatreat, a developer of atmospheric plasma solutions, explains how clean compressed air and electricity are used to create plasma, offering environmentally friendly methods for surface preparation. Rehm Thermal Systems, Michael Hanke Outlining Rehm's Innovations and Global Presence Michael Hanke, the chief sales officer for Rehm Thermal Systems, shares insights on the North American market, new machinery, and software development. He also discusses Rehm's turnkey solutions, process flexibility, global pres- ence, and the dedicated team of 700 employees working on global solutions.