A little before 9am this morning, I had a great conversation with a PCB Designer in Ireland while also talking to a designer in Georgia. No, I wasn’t in Ireland or Georgia, and no it wasn’t over the phone. Instead we typed back and forth in a private chat, courtesy UP Media’s Virtual PCB show currently underway. Virtual Trade Shows are rising in popularity and I fully expect to see them more often in the future. But as with anything, there are benefits and drawbacks depending on your role and …
A few weeks ago Morgan and I were doing a client visit, and had set up a table in the cafeteria of a large customer during lunchtime. It was a great opportunity for those who we currently work with to come and say hi, and also for co-workers to have an opportunity to learn about our services. We had a great time, and there was a lot of interest and great dialogue for the three hours we were there.
There was a particular moment, however, which really encouraged me …
BANNOCKBURN, Ill., USA, February 4, 2010 — Complacency with having survived the trials of 2009 is a naïve posture that, in 2010, will lead to continued struggles warns Walt Custer. The noted industry analyst and president of Custer Consulting Group will join IPC Director of Market Research Sharon Starr for the “Global Business Outlook: Where Do We Go Next?” keynote session at IPC APEX EXPO on Wednesday, April 7 in Las Vegas.
“If a company hasn’t been planning for the recovery,” Custer says, “it has considerable catching up to …
Doesn’t it drive you nuts when people chime in on your suffering with no encouragement, but rather, empty words? In Part 4, “It Could be Worse”, Marissa Oskarsen tells a story that exemplifies this occurrence. Enjoy!
Two weeks from now, in the heart of the Silicon Valley, many of the top design firms and printed circuit board professionals will be attending DesignCon 2010. Held at the Santa Clara Convention Center from February 1st-4th, this show promises to be a very valuable event for many. Already the line-up of exhibitors is impressive, with exhibitors ranging from small consulting firms such as The Bogatin Group, to large, multi-national companies like Tyco Electronics. See the full list here.
I have spoken with several individuals in the last few weeks …
