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The world’s premier technical conference and exhibition for the printed board manufacturing and electronics assembly industries

Exhibition & Conference

Tuesday, April 6–Thursday, April 8

Meetings

Tuesday, April 6– Friday, April 9

Produced by IPC —
Association Connecting
Electronics Industries®

A global nonprofit trade association, IPC is dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of the electronics industry worldwide. IPC is the only electronics interconnect organization that brings together all industry players, including designers, board manufacturers, assembly companies, suppliers, and original equipment manufacturers. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $1.7 trillion global electronics industry. IPC is headquartered in Bannockburn, Ill., and maintains additional offices in the U.S., as well as Stockholm, Sweden; Moscow, Russia; and Shanghai and Shenzhen, China.

Contact Us

IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries
3000 Lakeside Dr., Suite 309 S
Bannockburn, IL 60015 USA

Attendee Hotline
+1 847-597-2860
shows@ipc.org
www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org

Exhibitor Profile

More than 300 companies that supply equipment, materials, services, and software for printed board design and manufacture and electronics assembly, manufacture and test.

Review the current list of exhibitors at
www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org/exhibitors.

Attendee Profile

Executives, engineers/managers and designers from more than 50 countries and representing the world’s leading printed board manufacturers; contract assembly/manufacturing companies; original equipment manufacturers; suppliers of materials, equipment, and services; and distributors.

Join thousands of colleagues from more than 50 countries at IPC APEX EXPOTM

For education, training, networking and industry standards development, there is no other event like it in the world! Designed by and for the industry, IPC APEX EXPO is the one place to get the answers you need for 2010 and beyond.

  • Find the technology you need.
  • Visit more than 300 suppliers to our industry.
  • Discover the newest equipment, materials, chemistry, software and services.
  • Network with industry experts.
  • Learn from new research papers.
  • Return to your company with solutions to your challenges.

Conference and Education Program

A technical conference, professional development courses, and standards development committee meetings offer additional opportunities for participation in industry growth and development.

Technical Conference

Tuesday, April 6–Thursday, April 8
Features more than 100 papers on new research and innovations from industry experts in the areas of board design and manufacture, electronics assembly and test. Find detailed information on the sessions at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org/conference.

Professional Development Courses

Thursday, April 8–Friday, April 9
Topics include: advanced technology; design; lead free; RoHS, REACH and EuP; process improvements; test; materials; solder joint reliability; embedded passives and more. Find detailed information on the courses at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org/courses.

Standards Development

Tuesday, April 6–Friday, April 9
Contribute to the global industry standards and guidelines that your company, customers, suppliers and competitors rely on by attending IPC standards development meetings. Find detailed information on the standards development meetings at www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org/standards.

International Buyer Program

U.S. Commercial Service

IPC APEX EXPO is one of a select group of U.S. trade shows to be chosen by the U.S. Department of Commerce to participate in the International Buyer Program. U.S. embassies, consulates and commercial centers worldwide promote IPC APEX EXPO, help organize delegations and encourage international buyers, agents and distributors to attend.

International visitors who attend through this program receive special member pricing on their registration. For more information, please contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate in your country.

The Commercial Service logo is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Commerce used with permission.

Visa Information
www.IPCAPEXEXPO.org/visa-info

For attendees from Canada and Mexico, please remember that a passport is now required to travel to the U.S.

Apply early for a visa

You may now complete the visa application form online. The U.S. government advises you submit your application early. While visa processing times have decreased, some delays may occur. If you need help, visit the U.S. Bureau of Consular Affairs.

Do you need a letter of invitation?

You may request a letter of invitation to support your visa application during the registration process. Please note that in order for you to receive your letter, you must register for the show.
Find your nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate General. They can assist you with any U.S. entry requirement questions.

Language Assistance

If you need translation or interpretation services while attending the show, you may research local translation and interpretation agencies and providers. Our preferred certified interpretation provider is ASI Conference Systems at www.asiconferencesystems.com.

The Premier Industry Event at a Spectacular Venue

The meetings and exhibits will take place at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Convention Center, conveniently located in Las Vegas. A city unlike any other, Vegas offers something for everyone — cuisine to please every preference, outstanding shows, unparalleled nightlife, luxurious spas and tours of the magnificent Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam as well as many others.

Exhibition Product Categories

  • Assembly Equipment and Supplies
  • Cleaning Equipment and Supplies
  • Design Software (CAD/CAM/EDA) Services
  • Dispensing Equipment
  • Distributor/Manufacturers Representatives
  • Drilling & Routing Equipment and Supplies
  • Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS)/Contract Manufacturer
  • Hand Tools and Soldering Stations, Irons and Tips
  • Laminates and Foils
  • Material Handling Equipment
  • Printed Circuit Board Manufacturer
  • Printed Circuit Board Materials
  • Plating/Wet Processing Equipment and Supplies
  • Software — Data Acquisition & Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Process Control
  • Solder and Materials
  • Soldering Equipment — Reflow, Selective, Wave
  • Stencil Printing Equipment and Supplies
  • Test, Inspection, Measurement Equipment and Services
  • Wire Bonding Equipment
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