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24 I-CONNECT007 MAGAZINE I JUNE 2026 F E AT U R E I N T E RV I E W BY M A RCY L A RO N T, I - C O N N ECT 0 07 Driving Quality Through Lamination Building Better HDI Boards All4-PCB, a technology-focused supplier serving the PCB, IC substrate, chemical mill- ing, and LTCC markets, works with manufacturers across North America to deliver equipment, materi- als, and process solutions that address the lamina- tion challenges of HDI, advanced packaging, and complex multilayer designs. Under the leadership of Managing Director Ralph Jacobo, the company has continued expanding its support for advanced electronics manufacturing operations. Among its key partnerships is Lauffer, the Germany-based press manufacturer founded in 1872 and widely recognized for its hydraulic and electric lamination press systems. Lauffer's tech- nology is increasingly relevant as PCB fabrica- tors confront the demands of higher layer counts, sequential lamination cycles, and every layer inter- connect (ELIC) designs. Ralph discusses the role of lamination in advanced PCB fabrication, and how Lauffer's approach to automation, process control, and material handling is helping manufacturers improve quality, registration, and reliability in some of today's most demanding builds.