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April 16, 2025 

Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: A Close Look at Inspection Technologies in the EMS Industry with Viscom

Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPO

Juan Briceno, VP Viscom Americas, sits down with Kelly Dack for this interview. Viscom is a leader in inspection technologies for the EMS industry covering various inspection equipment like AOI and X-ray systems. Juan highlights Viscom's role in quality assurance. The discussion includes the impact of artificial intelligence on manufacturing processes and the benefits of 3D inspection techniques for defect detection. The importance of quality control and problem identification through AI is also emphasized.


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Global Citizenship: Redefining Connection and Responsibility in Digital Transformation

Tom Yang, CEE PCB

The fusion of technology and global citizenship has fostered unprecedented collaboration and exchange. Digital tools offer new ways to connect but also challenges that require a mindful and ethical approach. While these technologies bridge gaps, enhance inclusivity, and encourage cross-cultural understanding, we must also consider the accompanying ethical responsibilities.


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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Technological Advancements – IPC's Vision for 2025

Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPO

Nolan Johnson introduces Matt Kelly, the CTO and VP Standards & Technology at IPC, who shares insights on recent organizational changes. He highlights the importance of proactive standards development to match the rapid pace of technology, predicting a tenfold acceleration in advancements over the next five years. IPC's core initiatives for 2025 focus on design, advanced electronics packaging, and digital manufacturing, aiming to create new guidelines and standards that meet industry demands.


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Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Transition Automation Focusing on Security Coatings and Squeegee Technology

Real Time with...IPC APEX EXPO

Mark Curtin, President of Transition Automation, gives an update on recent innovations at his company. He highlights a record sales month and their new focus on security coatings to fight counterfeiting. Mark explains the engineering behind their durable squeegees, the importance of maintenance, and the value of considering overall costs over just price.


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This Month's Jobs
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For 40 years, Technica USA has been providing products, equipment, and services to the printed circuit board fabrication and assembly markets. Working with our worldwide partners, we offer our customers solutions through best-in-class product lines...

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Current SMT007 Magazine Table of Contents


Do You Have X-ray Vision?

As a technology, X-ray is ancient (a 19th century invention that revolutionized 20th century medicine) but X-ray is finding a new application in the 21st century on the EMS provider’s shop floor...
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FEATURES:

  • Book Excerpt: The Printed Circuit Assembler's Guide to... X-ray Inspection by Bill Cardoso
  • Real Time with... IPC APEX EXPO 2025: Reporting on the Future of X-ray Technology with Bill Cardoso
  • Unlocking the Invisible: The Critical Role of X-ray Technology by Mike Konrad
  • The Future of Advanced Packaging is X-ray by David Kruiphof and Kevin Jan
  • DRAM Damage Due to X-ray Inspections Post-PCB Assembly by Saurabh Gupta, et al



 
 
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