Art of the Possible

From a chemistry lab to becoming the co-chair of IPC/WHMA’s 620 Space Addendum, Christina Rutherford’s journey to EWPTE 2024 is a fascinating story! Hear about Christina’s keynote talk and her experience working in the wire harness industry in this episode of the Art of the Possible podcast.

Jeff Roman, Sales Manager of Schunk Sonosystems discusses wire harness industry breakthroughs and what Schunk has in store on the show floor at this year's EWPTE. Listen in for exhibitor insights and a glimpse into the future of wire harness technology.

Why are ferrules important in the wire harness industry? Maria Schierscher, Phoenix Contact, gives a preview of her upcoming technical session, “What You Need to Know about Ferrules,” in this episode of Art of the Possible.

Karen McConnell, Northrop Grumman, and IPC Hall of Famer, gives a glance into her panel discussion at Women in Electronics on Work-Life Balance where she will be joined by four other incredible women in the industry. She is accompanied by Christina Landon, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, a panel member, and mentee of Karen. Learn more about what it means for these two influential women to be in an industry dominated by men and why representation is important.

Kat Ermant, Additive Manufacturing Consultant, Peloton, talks to John W. Mitchell about her 3D printing professional development courses and how additive manufacturing can bring communities together.

The Next Wave in Electronics: Trends Reshaping Our Industry

Ride the wave of change as we explore the trends revolutionizing the electronics industry. From AI's breakthroughs to other emerging shifts, uncover the dynamic changes paving the way for a new era of innovation and growth.

Sustainability in the products we use is growing, becoming a requirement and not a preference. At the same time, electrification is coming, requiring us to build infrastructure to support those changes. Todd Waddle, Director for the Wire & Cable and Sustainability market segments at M. Holland explains in his session “How Electrification and Sustainability are Linked.”

“It can see back to the time of the Big Bang” Dr. Kenneth F. Harris, The Aerospace Corporation, keynoter for the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo, discusses his work on the James Webb Space telescope, his career as an engineer, his work on sustainability, and his role as a member of the Board of Education, and how it underlies his dedication to early STEM exposure, particularly in underrepresented communities.

John Mitchell, IPC president and CEO, talks to IPC Technical Program Committee Chair and Co-Chair Stan Rak and Udo Welzel about what to expect from the compelling content offered at the technical conference at IPC APEX EXPO, with a focus on new special sessions on Advanced Packaging and e-Mobility at IPC APEX EXPO 2023.