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EPTAC: The ‘Ivy League’ of High-tech Training
June 17, 2026 | Marcy LaRont, I-Connect007 Magazine
It’s been an exciting time for EPTAC, an IPC training and certification center based in Salem, New Hampshire, which recently opened a new state-of-the-art training facility to much fanfare. To help celebrate this accomplishment, we spoke with some key individuals who tell the story of what truly makes EPTAC successful. For over 35 years, EPTAC has built a reputation as a leading provider of IPC training and certification for the electronics manufacturing industry.
Global Sourcing Spotlight: The Hidden Power of the Rep Network
June 17, 2026 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight
In an era where algorithms track shipments and dashboards display supply-chain analytics in real-time, it’s tempting to believe that human networks are no longer essential. However, nothing replaces the local representative who knows the factory floor, the backstory, and the unspoken rules. The independent rep is one of the most underutilized assets in a company’s global strategy—a bridge between regions, cultures, and realities that software alone can’t interpret. When things go wrong in global supply chains, it’s because of a lack of context. Reps deliver that context; they have eyes where you don’t have boots, ears tuned to nuance, and instincts that can save you months of damage control. Here’s why the rep network remains your competitive edge.
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Powering the Future: When Material Choice Defines RF Performance
June 10, 2026 | Brian Buyea, Powering the Future
In RF and microwave design, deciding on which materials to use determines whether your design merely works or truly performs. Yet, designers too often fall back on material selection that is familiar, available, or “good enough.”...
Learning with Leo: The Cost of Cleaning and Protecting the Ozone Layer
June 3, 2026 | Leo Lambert, Learning With Leo
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Nolan’s Notes: Cleaning With Smaller Geometries
June 3, 2026 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes
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Standard of Excellence: Building Excellence From the Inside Out
May 27, 2026 | Anaya Vardya, Standard of Excellence
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