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2 I-CONNECT007 I SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE 2018 IPC APEX EXPO 2018 is history now. Longtime attendees and exhibi- tors are calling this show the best IPC APEX EXPO in years, and understand- ably so. We saw real innovation on display, including IPC's new CFX protocol that allows a variety of SMT machines to communicate in a common language. The mood among attendees was better than ever. Companies in our indus - try are growing, and innovation is taking off. About the Cover The cover of Show & Tell includes a variety of featured images demon- strating the scope of IPC APEX EXPO 2018. From students attending the IPC STEM Outreach program (top left), to Stephen Howell's winning photo from the I-Connect007 Student Photo Contest (bottom left), I-Connect007 is here to show and tell you all about the events of IPC APEX EXPO 2018. Turn the page for exclusive interviews with IPC Award Winners and the Hall of Fame Inductee (top right), photo showcases, and video highlights from our Real Time with… IPC APEX EXPO 2018 show floor interview studio (bottom right). Read all about this and more in our first edition of Show & Tell. IPC's STEM Outreach pro- gram and I-Connect007's Stu- dent Photo Contest brought crowds of young people to the show floor, exposing them to this critical, vibrant industry and the wonderful people who make it all happen. Will they be our co-workers tomorrow? If you couldn't make it to San Diego, don't worry. In our first edition of Show & Tell, we bring you exclusive, comprehensive coverage of IPC APEX EXPO 2018. ®