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MARCH 2025 I SMT007 MAGAZINE 69 Model-Based Design (MBD) for Digital Twins Task Group Tuesday, March 18, 3:15–5 p.m. is task group is responsible for IPC-2552, Inter- national Standard for Model-Based Design (MBD) for Digital Twin Factories, which provides a digital model-based standard definition to realize efficient and high-quality digital design of board-level assem- bly (e.g., mounting, assembly, reliability) and to sup- port the virtual electronic assembly manufacturing. is standard is applicable to printed board layout, DFX, SMT machine data libraries, operation docu- mentation, incoming material inspection, material purchasing decision-making, printed board CAD to 3D-CAD conversion, etc. By having a standardized full representation of components, users can inte- grate IPC-2552 MBD files into design and modeling tools and digital twin frameworks. is task group will meet to provide updates on additions being made to IPC-2552 for its next version. Factory of the Future relies on collaboration and forward-thinking leadership. Your involvement in IPC task groups is critical to shaping the standards driving our industry's transformation. By joining these task groups, you can contribute to the development and expansion of our Factor y of the Future standards librar y and ensure they align with your company's needs and the demands of the global market. If you wish to sign up for any of these task groups before or outside the event, click here. is article honors the legacy of Michael Ford, whose visionar y leadership and dedication laid the foundation for our industr y's journey toward Fac- tor y of the Future, driving countless advancements and inspiring those who continue his work through standards. SMT007 IPC APEX EXPO combines a world-class exhibition with a pre- mier technical conference, multiple networking events, professional de- velopment, and exclusive access to groundbreaking research, all in one career-essential experience. Your attendance is an investment in your company's future success. To help you make the case for your attendance, IPC developed the Jus- tification Toolkit to help you commu- nicate the value of your attendance. Download the kit, follow the four easy steps, and build your case. Access the Justification Tool- kit here. You can register with your email address and receive the tool- kit, comprised of: • The "Make Your Case" flyer to pitch your idea • An approval letter to submit to your manager • The "Build a Budget" form to calculate the overall trip cost to accompany the approval letter • For more details to help communicate the trip ROI, use the "Why Anaheim is the Place to Be" materials. There is nowhere else in North America where you can engage with the entire global electronics industry all in one place. Make Your Case for IPC APEX EXPO 2025 " By joining these task groups, you can contribute to the development and expansion of our Factory of the Future standards library... "