

Show floor
IPC’s CTO Matt Kelly in conversation with Trevor Galbraith at IPC APEX 2023
IPC’s Chief Economist Shawn DuBravac in conversation with Trevor Galbraith at IPC APEX 2023
Gene Weiner in conversation with Trevor Galbraith at IPC APEX 2023
Planning your digitization and automation roadmap
Don Dennison and Murray Percival interview
Mirtec launch the Genesys CC Conformal Coating System
Kyzen upgrade Process Control System
Scienscope IMS-200 does the work of four operators
ViTrox show cobot driven inspection systems
Aegis release key updates to FactoryLogix platform
Critical Manufacturing release multi-site MES software
Emerald Group expand their digitization and automation strategy
BTU launch Profile Tracer
Austin American acquires Aquaklean
Siemens add Cybord technology to Supply Frame
Transition Automation show tool-free squeegee blade changeover
ECD launch the new M.O.L.E. EV6
Microcare offer alternatives to 3M Novec fluids
YXLON release the new Cheetah Evo Semi x-ray system
Nordson Test & Inspection acquisition of CyberOptics
VISCOM launch two new x-ray systems
Data IO announce programming speed increase of forty percent
Extrude to Fill demonstrate plastic molding for sensitive electronics
Kurtz Ersa celebrate 25 years with many product upgrades
Essemtec demonstrate new feeder technology
Hanwha Techwhin launch the new XM520 mounter
ARCH Systems describe their Insights SaaS service
Koh Young show AI technology working towards automatic control
Panasonic Connect reduce changeover cycle times
Mycronic introduce a range of new products
Brooks Automation introduce multi-axis cobots
ECD launch their new M.O.L.E. V6
January 24th LIVE Debates
10:00am (PCT), 1:00pm (EST), 6:00pm (GMT), 7:00pm (CET)
Tech Talk – Live from IPC APEX Expo




10:45am (PCT), 1:45pm (EST), 6:45pm (GMT), 7:45pm (CET)
Planning your digitization and automation roadmap
All EMS manufacturers need to be developing a clear strategy and roadmap for their digital transformation journey. This panel will discuss how to invest in the right technologies and tools to support these goals and build a cross-functional team with the skills and expertise needed to drive transformation.




11:30am (PCT), 2:30pm (EST), 7:30pm (GMT), 8:30pm (CET)
Electric Vehicles – what is the roadmap for sustainable, environmentally-friendly cars?
Not everyone is convinced Electric Vehicles are ready for prime time. Significant gaps remain in the technology roadmap and there are many manufacturing and reliability challenges. This panel will examine and discuss these challenges.



12:30am (PCT), 3:30pm (EST), 8:30pm (GMT), 9:30pm (CET)
Reliability Matters – with Mike Konrad

January 25th LIVE Debates
9:00am (PCT), 12:00pm (EST), 5:00pm (GMT), 6:00pm (CET)
Tech Talk – Live from IPC APEX Expo




09:45am (PCT), 12:45pm (EST), 5:45pm (GMT), 6:45pm (CET)
Materials management within the factory
The biggest financial gain for EMS manufacturers in recent years has been improved inventory control and improved materials management, which ultimately reduces machine downtime. What are the latest technologies in this space?



10:30am (PCT), 1:30pm (EST), 6:30pm (GMT), 7:30pm (CET)
Etching, cleaning and coating for harsh environments
Increasingly harsh environments are driving the need for better substrate preparation before coating. This panel will discuss the pros and cons of cleaning, etching and surface preparation.



11:15am (PCT), 2:15pm (EST), 7:15pm (GMT), 8:15pm (CET)
Reliability Matters – with Mike Konrad

January 26th LIVE Debates
09:30am (PCT), 12:30pm (EST), 5:30pm (GMT), 6:30pm (CET)
Inspection techniques in a miniaturized world
Inspection technologies have evolved in recent years beyond visual comparison techniques to include metrology and sophisticated data-driven process and line control systems. This panel will discuss recent developments and the challenges of miniaturization.



10:15am (PCT), 1:15pm (EST), 6:15pm (GMT), 7:15pm (CET)
The marketing landscape – media, trade shows and social media
How has Covid changed the marketing landscape? What are the latest trends in trade shows, social media and B2B messaging. This panel will feature some of the industry’s leading experts.



11:15am (PCT), 2:15pm (EST), 7:15pm (GMT), 8:15pm (CET)
Tech Talk – Live from IPC APEX Expo (Show Wrap Up)

