Each year IPC APEX EXPO provides NAWCWD with the opportunity to interact and exchange with global electronics industry subject matter experts. The result is state of the art technology, superior quality and more reliable products and services for our men and women in uniform serving around the world. There is no greater goal to achieve!
I saved myself a week's worth of e-mails to find the right PCB supplier with a specific solder mask. I was able to meet with the PCB supplier and the solder mask supplier together all within 30 minutes.
By interacting with the experts and fellow contributors in IPC standards committee meetings, I was able to get answers to all three of the critical questions I came to the show needing to answer.
At IPC APEX EXPO I get a feel for industry trends in technology and I learn about what's available to build the next generation of assemblies. The show enables me to build the best possible quality product and puts me one step ahead of the competition.
Both the technical conference and exhibition gave me a lot of information on current design practices as well as assembly, rework and repair of BTCs and flex circuits technologies. I was able to get a lot of information to address our challenges and to drive positive results. The week was time well spent!
I typically come away from this show with at least a couple of valuable nuggets that, once applied to my job, will save our company enough money to pay for the trip and then some. This year, it was process improvements tips!
The professional development courses were great and I left the conference excited to take new information back to my company. More than that, the show helped reaffirm the need for constant learning and finding new ways to approach challenges.
IPC APEX EXPO was a great event! I give it a big thumbs-up for diversity of companies, products and technologies presented. I will definitely come back and recommend it to my colleagues.
IPC APEX EXPO simply gets things in motion. Year after year, I experience long-term benefits that grow from the face-to-face encounters I make at the conference.
I learned more and more about flex from the technical sessions and design forums. It really made a difference for me as I headed back to tackle all my flex designs.
A great show! It was convenient for me to meet with so many vendors and compare one to the next. I narrowed my search for a new rework system down from a possible seven to the one I am going to purchase.It was great to visit with the companies, to see the technologies they had to offer, and to interact with fellow associates and suppliers all during one show and in just a few days. I just wish I had more time.
The show gave me the ability to evaluate multiple vendors at the same time and to balance pros and cons on the spot.
I was impressed to see all of the available options rather than just those currently used. I learned about industry best practices and gained an understanding of common industry issues related to PCBs.
IPC APEX EXPO is a great place to network and learn about upcoming technologies so we can prepare for the future.
I discovered new technologies and alternative solutions to existing problems.
I was extremely impressed with IPC APEX EXPO. Not only did I obtain information on new technology, but I also forged new relationships with potential suppliers and industry experts.
I saved myself a week's worth of e-mails to find the right PCB supplier with a specific solder mask. I was able to meet with the PCB supplier and the solder mask supplier together all within 30 minutes.
IPC APEX EXPO is the very best venue for seeing all of the latest PCB assembly equipment. I was able to view many vendors and see many new models of equipment in a short timeframe
One week after the show we are issuing a P.O. for a new selective soldering machine based on the evaluation and information received at the show.
The show allowed me to visit all the major equipment suppliers so that I could evaluate their products and select the best for our new SMT production line operation.
The IPC APEX EXPO professional development courses provided me with a toolbox of ideas that I was able to bring back to my company and implement with measurable results.
As a procurement professional, I consider this show invaluable in helping me to research and evaluate products to make sensible, money-saving decisions on purchases for my company.
As a first-time attendee, I learned a lot. The BUZZ sessions were very informative and I found new technology for our facility. It was great to visit with new exhibitors and meet face-to-face with existing ones.
I met new suppliers and explored new markets & technologies. It will definitely help my company evaluate these which could help eliminate waste, think green, and save time & money in the long run.
The professional development courses & technical sessions were excellent & highly informative. I learned about new processes dealing with the leading edge of packaging that will help my company.
I always consider IPC APEX EXPO as a valuable resource for our company. As usual, the show this year allowed us to meet with and discuss great new products from vendors, gathering ideas and discovering technologies that help to seed work that is going on "back home."
I love IPC APEX EXPO. It's great to meet all my suppliers in the same place.
It was a great opportunity to get two suppliers together to help solve an issue my company had struggled with all year. It's a win-win-win situation.
The show was great with exceptional opportunity for learning new things. The professional development courses and technical sessions were very impressive and I value having all the main players on site at one time for any electronics assembly solution I might be looking for.
IPC APEX EXPO gives me insight into the latest technological challenges while providing viable solutions helping me exceed customer expectations and future needs.
It was like having a vision of the future and understanding how the technology will evolve.
The show allowed me to confirm OEM and PCB technical requirements and to modify our strategy for entering into high-end markets.
A professional development course and technical poster highlighted a new way to use an existing technology that I can bring back to my company to enhance the products we offer.
I addressed a number of pressing technological needs and conducted a lot of business in a most efficient manner. You can't put too big of a price on being able to contact supplier and customer colleagues in one single location over three days.
I found possible candidates for equipment my company is looking to purchase soon. I was able to compare suppliers and to go back to ask questions as new ones arose.
I found great new ways to attack some of my problem areas, saving me from having to reinvent the wheel. Well worth the trip!
Along the lines of what you don't know CAN hurt you, the show solved problems for me that I wasn't even aware I had before attending!
There is no better place to meet and mingle with the people who influence the printed circuit board industry than at IPC APEX EXPO.
IPC APEX EXPO was a great opportunity to get our company designers from multiple locations together for training, collaboration, meeting with existing vendors and finding new suppliers.
As a young engineer I was able to build a great base for my network. I met with numerous industry professionals who were all very helpful in sharing the wealth of knowledge that they possess.
Valuable insights from the technical paper presentations helped in my own planning in areas of reliability testing and compound contributory factor evaluation.
The show and conference enabled me to meet new suppliers, network with my fellow colleagues to explore new ideas, and consult with industry experts. I see it as One Stop Shopping!
Looking for our first post solder AOI machine, my company was able to evaluate two different AOI technologies and four different companies right on the spot to get a true assessment of their capabilities. By seeing them all under one roof, we saved time and money.
The IPC APEX show provided a great opportunity for my company to meet with potential business partners in the U.S. and initiate business engagements to establish a win-win business relationship.
Attending the show allowed us to evaluate many possible suppliers in one place, in one day. It saved us time and expense.
Being able to talk to vendors and see the variety of products available provides much more value than any Internet search can provide.
Fantastic show! There is no other event that can compare in giving all the info you need for both design and manufacture of PCBs & electronic assemblies.
I learned about new technologies and made valuable business contacts. The show was well worth the time and money.
I've attended the Committee meetings for many years. I believe being a part of the development of the specifications will have the longest lasting impact on the industry.
The availability of vendors all in one location along with their equipment and information on their products provides a good opportunity to learn about and evaluate equipment without having to visit multiple locations that are widely dispersed geographically.
IPC APEX EXPO is a great mix of education, new technology and exhibits.
The show is a great escape to meet new suppliers and gather information.
Through the technical conference, I found several solutions to existing problems we're facing and I was able to find the right people to consult with in the future on similar issues.
The courses helped fill some knowledge gaps on processes new to my company. Hearing about the implementation experiences of both presenters and attendees will go a long way toward helping us successfully integrate those new processes and shorten the learning curve.
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