Interview with Bob Cooke: IPC President’s Award Recipient

April 6, 2018 | Patty Goldman, I-Connect007

IPC first began presenting the President’s Award in 1966, and for many years it was the only award bestowed on IPC volunteers, to several individuals each year. This year’s recipient is Bob Cooke with NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC). Here's why he was bestowed this honor.

Show & Tell: Corporate Awards Bestowed by IPC

April 3, 2018 | Patty Goldman, I-Connect007

Every year IPC recognizes two companies that have made significant contributions to IPC and the electronics industry. These awards are named after industry executives who were themselves significant and outstanding contributors: one for a PCB fabricator company and one for an electronics manufacturing services (EMS) company. This year’s recipients were Northrop Grumman and Rockwell Collins, respectively.

Sensible Design: My Top Coating Queries

April 4, 2018 | Phil Kinner, Electrolube

This is my first of many columns for 2018, and I have decided to share some top trending queries that concern many different applications and areas. LEDs are always a hot topic, as are volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and harsh...

EPTE Newsletter: Consumer Electronics in the Bathroom

April 4, 2018 | Dominique Numakura, DKN Research

DKN Research is the world’s leading engineering firm specializing in microelectronics and packaging. We review business trends, dissect new electronic products, and provide state of the art technology. Advancements in...

Fein-Lines: Who is Your Customer?

March 13, 2018 | Dan Feinberg, FeinLine Associates, Inc.

Who is your customer? The answer depends on your goal and whether you’re talking about the short term or the long term. Are you in sales or marketing and therefore looking to sell or assist in selling your company’s...