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34 SMT007 MAGAZINE I NOVEMBER 2024 Navigating the complexities of the Ameri- can PCB business has been an eye-opening experience. During my time in America, I have become more familiar with the American PCB business and doing business here. If I may, and with your indulgence, I would like to share my humble impressions of the American PCB industry and the American way of doing business, which I find interesting and admirable. America is the most innovative country in the world. e most important feature of American culture is its optimism. No matter the problem, Americans can always figure out a solution. Unlike many other industries that oen dis- card the old in favor of the new, the U.S. PCB What I've Learned About the American PCB Business industry stands at the crossroads of innova- tion and tradition. It has managed to integrate its rich history of manufacturing with cutting- edge technologies. is delicate balance has been essential for maintaining the country's competitive edge in a global market increas- ingly dominated by countries with lower pro- duction costs. e legacy of American PCB manufactur- ing has its roots in a time when the U.S. was the undisputed leader in electronics produc- tion. is history has given rise to a deep res- ervoir of expertise, particularly in specialized and high-reliability applications such as mil/ aero and medical devices. ese applications demand PCBs that meet the highest quality standards—a niche that American manufac- Global Citizenship by Tom Yang, CEE PCB

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