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36 Representatives Earn Special Recognition Awards at 2004 IPC Exhibition
March 16, 2004 |Estimated reading time: 3 minutes
Northbrook, Ill. — IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries presented 36 Special Recognition Awards in recognition of various individuals' recent exceptional contributions to an IPC program at its co-located IPC SMEMA Council's APEX/IPC Printed Circuits Expo/IPC Designers Summit exhibition and conference, held February 24 through 26, in Anaheim, Calif.
C. Don Dupriest, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, and Mark Buechner, BAE Systems, were awarded for their leadership in developing the IPC-A-600G, Acceptability of Printed Boards, and IPC-6012B, Qualification and Performance Specification for Rigid Printed Boards.
In recognition of their significant contributions in developing the IPC Professional Training and Certification Policies and Procedures, the following 15 individuals were also awarded Special Recognition Awards:
- James Jenkins, Harris Corp.
- Ken A. Moore, Omni Training Corp.
- Mary Muller, Eldec Corp.
- Becky Buzard, Pemstar
- D. J. Roberts, Motorola Inc.
- Donna Briggs, Amphenol
- Eric Wolf, Mack Technologies Inc.
- Guy M. Ramsey, ACI/EMPF
- Floyd Bertagnolli, Celestica Asia Inc.
- Gary Latta, NSWC — Crane
- Mel Parrish, Soldering Technology Intl.
- Teresa M. Rowe, AAI Corp.
- William A. Westmoreland, B E S T Inc.
- Jeff Ferry, Circuit Technology Center Inc.
- Blen Talbot, L-3 Communications
In addition to his significant contributions in developing the IPC Professional Training and Certification Policies and Procedures, Leo P. Lambert, EPTAC Corp., received a Special Recognition Award in recognition of his extensive contributions toward the development and release of DVD-SMT-C, Surface Mount Solder Joint Evaluation, and DVD-PTH-C, Through-hole Solder Joint Evaluation.
Additionally, the following 18 members were honored with Special Recognition Awards for their individual work on various programs:
- Marty Freedman, Molex Inc., for significant contributions in the formation of the Jisso International Council and for chairing the Jisso North America Council.
- Allan Fraser, Manufacturing Productivity Consultants, for his significant contributions and leadership in the development of the IPC-2540 series that provide manufacturing floor machine message structures.
- Nicholas Paulter, NIST, for his leadership in the development of IPC-2141A, Design Guide for High-Speed Controlled Impedance Circuit Boards.
- Clifford H. Lamson, Plexus Technology Group, C.I.D.+ and president of the RTP Designers Council Chapter, accepted on behalf of his chapter, which was honored for its contributions to the 2003 Research Triangle Park Designers Learning Symposium.
- Constantin Choueiri, Sigma Circuits Design, CID and president of the Montreal Designers Council Chapter, accepted on behalf of his chapter, which was honored for its contributions to the 2003 Canada Designers Learning Symposium.
- John Sharp, Teradyne Connection Systems, in appreciation for his leadership of the IPC Environmental Health and Safety Committee from 2002 to 2004.
- Leo Reynolds, Electronic Systems Inc., in appreciation for his leadership and significant contributions to the IPC Government Relations Committee.
- Hue T. Green, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Co., and Garry McGuire, NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, for their leadership in developing J-STD-001CS, Space Applications Electronic Hardware Addendum to J-STD-001C.
- Renee Michalkiewicz, Trace Laboratories — East, for leadership in the development of IPC-J-STD-004A, Requirements for Soldering Fluxes, and for updating the related test methods.
- Greg Hurst, BAE Systems, for his leadership in the development of IPC-7912A, End-Item DPMO for Printed Circuit Board Assemblies.
- Paul Fleming, Mentor Graphics Corp., in recognition of his efforts to raise the profile of the IPC Designers Council and his support of the Designers Council Chapters.
- Gary Ferrari, Ferrari Technical Services, for his strong support and contributions to the IPC Designers Council.
- Andrew Kowalewski, SyChip, Inc., for conceptualizing the lead-off, all-encompassing session: "The Perfect Connection....Across the Board" panel presentation.
- Richard Hartley, Hartley Enterprises, in appreciation and recognition of his leadership as chairman of the IPC Designers Council.
- Jim Yohe, Yohe Design Services, in appreciation and recognition of his leadership as vice chairman of the IPC Designers Council Steering Committee.
- Richard D. Heimsch, DEK International GmbH, in recognition of his significant contributions to the APEX Trade Show Subcommittee
- Gottfried Floer, Schmid Systems Inc., in recognition of his significant contributions to the IPC PCB Suppliers Council Trade Show Subcommittee
IPC is a trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its more than 2,200 member companies, which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed circuit board manufacturing and electronics assembly. For more information, visit www.ipc.org.