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!

—Kirk Armstrong, Head of Quality Assurance, NAVAIR Airborne Instrumentation Systems Division

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.

—Brian Madsen, Continental AG

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.

—Todd MacFadden, Component & Reliability Engineer, List as "consumer electronics OEM"

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.

—Stuart Krever, Sr. Process Engineer, Qual-Pro

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!

—Larry Davis, Production Engineer, Hach

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!

—Wayne Sortwell, Sr. PCB Designer, BittWare Inc.

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.

—Eric Anderson, Electrical Engineer, Beijer Electronics Inc

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.

—Jason Pham, Sr. Mfg. Engineer, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems

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.

—Christopher Ryder, Global Head - Customer Quality, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG

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.

—Filbert Arzola, Principal Electrical Engineer, Raytheon

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.

—Bob Heston, Group Leader Manufacturing Support, L-3 Communications

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.

—Gregory A. Bodziak, Sr. Manufacturing Engineer, Orbital Sciences Corporation

The show gave me the ability to evaluate multiple vendors at the same time and to balance pros and cons on the spot.

—Andrew Trowbridge, IPT Leader - Aftermarket, BAE Systems Platform Solutions

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.

—Lewis Ellis III, Lead Global Supplier Development Engineer-Electronics Controls, Whirlpool Corporation

IPC APEX EXPO is a great place to network and learn about upcoming technologies so we can prepare for the future.

—Alisha Groop, Engineer, Lockheed Martin

I discovered new technologies and alternative solutions to existing problems.

—Jeff Thompson, Electronics Plant Manager, Hunter Engineering Co.

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.

—Jason Pippin, Process Design Engineer, Denso Manufacturing Tennessee Inc.

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.

—Brian Madsen, Engineer, Continental Automotive Systems

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

—Steven Sheets, Advanced Specialist, Denso Manufacturing Tennessee Inc.

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.

—Steven Vaughan, VP-Operations, DICA Electronics

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.

—Leonard Lachmann, Vice President, Protech Global Solutions, LP

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.

—James A. Leske, Purchasing Manager, Mettrix Technology Corporation

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.

—Steve Draws, Global Procurement Commodity Specialist/Capital Equipment, Plexus Corp.

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.

—John Morris, AutomationTechnician, Link2 Manufacturing

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.

—Steiner Chen, Process Engineer, Accu-Sembly, Inc

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.

—Salim Merchant, Supervisor, Process Engineering, Plexus Electronics Asscembly.

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."

—Greg Vorhis, Director, Restorative Sciences, Coastal Technical Services

I love IPC APEX EXPO. It's great to meet all my suppliers in the same place.

—Harold Wright, Owner, Wright Consulting

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.

—Victor Salazar, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Universal Avionics Systems Corp.

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.

—Bill Kasprzak, Senior Manufacturing Product Engineer, Moog Inc

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IPC APEX EXPO gives me insight into the latest technological challenges while providing viable solutions helping me exceed customer expectations and future needs.

—Keith Peterson, Missile Defense Agency

It was like having a vision of the future and understanding how the technology will evolve.

—Isaias Navarrete, Engineer, Acuity Brands Lighting

The show allowed me to confirm OEM and PCB technical requirements and to modify our strategy for entering into high-end markets.

—Han, Beom Jae, Senior Research Engineer, Doosan

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.

—David L. Wyants, Sr., Process Engineer, Taconic Advanced Dielectric Division

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.

—Robert Boguski, President/Owner, Datest Corp.

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.

—Roger Briere, Senior Manufacturing / Process Engineer, Wavestream Corporation

I found great new ways to attack some of my problem areas, saving me from having to reinvent the wheel. Well worth the trip!

—Martin Baker, Production Manager, Ludlum Measurements

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!

—Stephen B Yonkowski, President/Owner, Globalwide Circuits & Associates

There is no better place to meet and mingle with the people who influence the printed circuit board industry than at IPC APEX EXPO.

—Gregg Elliott, President, CEO, Seacole-CRC

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.

—Dave Babson, Engineer, Welch Allyn

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.

—Kevin Kusiak, PWB Producibility Engineer, Raytheon

Valuable insights from the technical paper presentations helped in my own planning in areas of reliability testing and compound contributory factor evaluation.

—Phillip Anslow, Technical Expert, Electronic Packaging and Technology, MBDA UK Ltd.

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!

—Randy Cherry, Principal Engineer, Tellabs, Inc.

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.

—Rodney Doss, Board Processing Technician, Samtec, Inc.

I was very impressed with the level of professionalism in the committee meetings and the focus of the participants.

—Mike Szuch, Process Engineer, Nordson Asymtek

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.

—Tsipi Landen, Fineline USA Liaison, Aviv PCB/Fineline Group

Attending the show allowed us to evaluate many possible suppliers in one place, in one day. It saved us time and expense.

—Lee A. Blake, CEO, T4mation

Being able to talk to vendors and see the variety of products available provides much more value than any Internet search can provide.

—Frank Porter, Project Manager, Coastal Technical Services

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.

—Kathy Palumbo, CEO, PA&LS, LLC

I learned about new technologies and made valuable business contacts. The show was well worth the time and money.

—John Manos, Owner, Hawco Enterprises

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.

—Leo Lambert, Vice President, EPTAC Corp

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.

—Timothy McNish, Engineer, Alcon Laboratories

IPC APEX EXPO is a great mix of education, new technology and exhibits.

—Jörgen Åkesson, Quality Manager, Stoneridge Electronics

The show is a great escape to meet new suppliers and gather information.

—Sandra Dery, Mfg. Tech Analyst, Vicor Corporation

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.

—Phillip Bavaro, Staff Engineer, L-3 Communications, Telemetry West

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.

—Kevin Liechty, SMT Manager/ Process Engineer, Servatron Inc.