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30 March 2026Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: Seica Automation Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Seica Automation, co-exihibiting with FPE, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. Seica Automation is widely recognized for its advanced test and automation solutions, including flying probe systems, AOI, functional test, and integrated Industry 4.0 platforms. 
In collaboration with FPE, your partner and co-exhibitor at Focus on PCB 2026, which technologies or solutions will you be showcasing at the show, and how does this synergy help PCB manufacturers and assemblers manage increasing product complexity, improve test coverage, and ensure traceability and quality across production processes?
 At Focus on PCB 2026, Seica Automation will present an automated label application line, consisting of a PCB loader, label placer, and PCB unloader. In collaboration with our partner FPE, a label supplier, we offer a complete solution (from machinery to consumables) to our customers, ensuring full traceability and production management
 2. What convinced you to take part in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others?
 Seica Automation recognizes the importance of an event like Focus on PCB in Italy. In recent editions of the exhibition, we have participated as visitors and have seen a significant increase in attendance, both in terms of exhibitors and visitors, indicating that Focus on PCB is becoming a reference point not only at national level but also at European level.
 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes?
 Printed circuit boards are constantly evolving, driven by the demand for smaller boards with higher component density. This demand is now coming from applications such as 5G, IoT, and AI, where operating at high frequencies makes the circuit board itself a critical component of the final product.Seica Automation, always at the forefront, offers “smart automation” for handling and many other processes in PCB assembly. We are able to provide both standard and customized solutions focused on increasing efficiency and productivity in our customers’ processes. [...]
26 February 2026Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: Effegi Elettronica Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Gabriele Taverna, Sales and Operations Manager at Effegi Elettronica, and Lorenzo Taverna, Program Manager, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. Effegi Elettronica stands out for its integrated approach, covering PCB design, rapid prototyping, and full-scale contract manufacturing. How does this end-to-end model and your focus on process innovation help customers reduce development time and improve product quality and reliability, and which aspects of this approach will you be showcasing at Focus on PCB 2026?
 Effegi Elettronica operates as a full-service EMS provider, covering the entire electronic value chain — from PCBA design and industrialization to rapid prototyping, series production, and testing.This integrated approach allows customers to significantly reduce development timelines and industrial risks, as key decisions are validated from the earliest stages with manufacturability, supply chain efficiency, and long-term reliability in mind.Process innovation plays a central role. The close integration between engineering, component management, prototyping, and production enables us to anticipate potential issues related to BOM, layout, testability, and manufacturing cycles — avoiding rework and shortening time-to-market.Moreover, advanced technologies combined with consolidated know-how ensure high quality standards and process repeatability, which are critical in high-reliability sectors.At Focus on PCB 2026, we will highlight our ability to support customers throughout the entire electronic product lifecycle, demonstrating how an integrated EMS partner can act as a development partner — not just a manufacturing supplier.
 2. What convinced you to take part in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others?
 Focus on PCB is a highly specialized and vertically focused exhibition, placing PCB design, industrialization, and manufacturing at the center of attention.For Effegi, participation is strategic because it allows direct interaction with designers, OEMs, and system integrators looking for industrial partners capable of supporting both prototyping and production. Compared to broader electronics trade shows, this event provides a more technical and targeted environment, fostering qualified discussions and concrete collaboration opportunities. 
It is also an opportunity to strengthen our positioning as a European EMS partner focused on quality, production flexibility, and local supply chain management — increasingly important factors in today’s unstable global landscape.
 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes?
 The PCB and industrial electronics sector is undergoing profound transformation.Key technological trends include: Increasing PCB complexity, with ever-higher functional integration Stricter reliability requirements in automotive, aerospace, and industrial sectors Digitalization and traceability of manufacturing processes Supply chain resilience and regionalization of production In this context, EMS providers are evolving from simple assemblers into technology partners capable of supporting design, industrialization, and full lifecycle management of electronic products.Effegi addresses these changes by investing in automation, process control, engineering expertise, and production flexibility — ensuring quality, repeatability, and responsiveness even in complex and rapidly changing market scenarios. [...]
25 February 2026Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: TLT PCB Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Vytautas Ilgunas, Chief Commercial Officer of TLT PCB, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. With your new 33,000 m² Vilnius facility — the first of its kind in the EU in the last 20 years — TLT Manufacturing has significantly expanded its integrated PCB and EMS capabilities. How does this state-of-the-art facility enhance your ability to serve clients across industries, and how are you setting new benchmarks for production capacity and efficiency? 
 This is not an upgrade. It is a reset of European PCB manufacturing. Our 33,000 m² greenfield factory was built for automation, scalability and long-term resilience. We are creating modern PCB capacity inside the EU for industrial, defence and AI hardware customers. Europe needs infrastructure, not declarations. We built one. 2. What convinced you to participate in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others?
 We are not coming just to exhibit. We are coming to engage. Focus on PCB is one of the few platforms fully dedicated to fabrication. If Europe wants to rebuild electronics manufacturing strength, this is where the discussion must happen. 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes? AI is not only software. AI runs on hardware. Advanced multilayer PCBs, power density and process control are becoming strategic assets. Chips do not float. Hardware must be manufactured somewhere. We believe it should be manufactured in Europe. [...]
19 February 2026Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: Baskı Devre Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Gokmen Gundogdu, Sales and Marketing Manager of Baskı Devre, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. Baskı Devre is known for its long-standing experience in PCB manufacturing, fast turnaround services, and strong focus on quality and on-time delivery. Which manufacturing capabilities or service models will you highlight at Focus on PCB 2026, and how do they help European customers balance speed, quality, and cost in today’s increasingly demanding PCB market? At Focus on PCB 2026, Baskı Devre will highlight a combination of manufacturing depth, agility, and customer-oriented service models that directly address the growing pressure on European OEMs to achieve faster lead times without compromising quality or cost control.From a manufacturing capability perspective, we will emphasize our strengths in multilayer PCB production, controlled impedance designs, special materials (high-TG, RF, and mixed stack-ups), and tight tolerance processes. Our investment in process control, in-house testing, and quality assurance enables us to deliver consistent results even under accelerated schedules.On the service model side, Baskı Devre differentiates itself through fast-turn prototyping, flexible production planning, and close technical interaction with customers during the design and pre-production phases. Early DFM/DFT feedback and transparent communication help minimize costly iterations and reduce overall project risk.
For European customers, this approach creates a practical balance:• Speed, through optimized workflows and short internal decision paths• Quality, through disciplined process control and compliance with international standards• Cost, by avoiding rework, delays, and hidden logistics risks rather than focusing solely on unit price.In today’s increasingly demanding PCB market, Baskı Devre positions itself not just as a manufacturer, but as a reliable long-term partner that understands the operational and commercial realities of European electronics production. 2. What convinced you to take part in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others?
 What convinced us to take part in Focus on PCB 2026 is the event’s strong technical focus and high-quality professional audience. Unlike broader electronics exhibitions, Focus on PCB brings together decision-makers who truly understand PCB manufacturing, materials, and process challenges.This event offers a unique opportunity to have meaningful, technical discussions rather than surface-level sales conversations. For a company like Baskı Devre, which is highly specialized in 1-layer, 2-layer, and aluminum PCB manufacturing, this environment allows us to clearly communicate our value based on process know-how, production discipline, and reliability, not just pricing.Compared to other events, Focus on PCB stands out by:• Creating direct access to engineers, sourcing managers, and technical decision-makers• Encouraging in-depth discussions on quality, lead time, materials, and compliance• Offering a platform where focused manufacturers and transparent sourcing models are well understood and appreciatedFor us, Focus on PCB 2026 is not just a networking event, but a strategic meeting point to build long-term relationships with European customers who value clarity, accountability, and sustainable cooperation in PCB supply. 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes? The PCB industry is being shaped by higher expectations for reliability, thermal performance, and delivery speed, even for simpler board designs.As a specialist in 1-layer, 2-layer, and aluminum PCBs, we respond by focusing on process stability, material control, and repeatable quality, rather than unnecessary complexity. For technologies outside our in-house scope, we rely on a transparent and accountable sourcing model.We believe the real innovation in today’s PCB market is not doing everything — but doing the right things consistently and well. [...]
17 February 2026Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: Abeba Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Dominic Wirtz, Export Manager, and Giovanni Castello, Sales representative at Abeba, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. Abeba is internationally recognized for its ESD footwear and solutions designed to protect people and production processes in electronic environments. 
At Focus on PCB 2026, which products or technologies will you highlight, and how do these solutions help PCB and PCBA manufacturers improve safety, reduce the risk of electrostatic discharge, and ensure reliability during critical production phases?
 Abeba will showcase ESD work shoes particularly suited for the electronics manufacturing sector, where electrostatic discharge must comply with strict regulatory parameters and where controlled environments, such as cleanrooms, require minimal particle release to guarantee the highest production quality.This strong product focus does not compromise safety or comfort for the operator. On the contrary, we believe that the more comfortable the footwear is, the more productive the operator will be. 2. What convinced you to take part in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others? We decided to participate in Focus on PCB after reviewing and analyzing visitor data from the 2025 edition. Based on this analysis, we believe the event offers us an excellent opportunity to further increase our visibility in Italy for our high-quality ESD footwear. 3. From your perspective, what developments or challenges related to ESD protection and production process safety are shaping the future of PCB and PCBA production lines, and how does Abeba support companies in addressing them?
 As PCB and PCBA products become increasingly advanced and complex, production environments and equipment — including ESD footwear — must meet ever more demanding requirements. For this reason, Abeba is increasingly specializing in the production of footwear suitable for EPA areas, sterile environments, and cleanrooms, including those with particularly stringent parameters.In addition, to help prevent and reduce potential defects, upon customer request we can integrate a traceability system into the footwear. This allows tracking of the operator who worked on the product or controlling access to sensitive production areas. Reducing errors ultimately translates into savings in both time and costs. [...]
3 February 2026Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: NI Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Andrea Riva, Sales Country Manager at NI, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. National Instruments is recognized for its modular platforms for measurement, control, and automation, widely used in advanced test systems. Which solutions or innovations will you be showcasing at Focus on PCB 2026, and how do NI technologies help manufacturers and test integrators improve quality, efficiency, and flexibility in PCB and PCBA testing processes?
 At Focus on PCB 2026, NI will showcase the latest evolution of the PXI platform, featured in the new releases launched at the end of January, which redefine the cost-to-performance ratio. The new PXI chassis, controllers, and measurement modules maintain the performance, synchronization, and reliability that have always distinguished NI, while offering a much more accessible entry cost.
For PCB and PCBA manufacturers and system integrators, this means more flexible, scalable, and automated test systems, capable of improving test quality, reducing cycle times, and quickly adapting to product evolution — delivering unprecedented economic value. 2. Focus on PCB is a highly specialized event dedicated to the printed circuit board supply chain. What value does this context offer for presenting National Instruments technologies to PCB manufacturers, assemblers, and system integrators involved in testing and electronics production?
 From our perspective, Focus on PCB is the ideal environment to showcase the value of NI technologies to the PCB supply chain, as it focuses on real-world testing and electronics manufacturing needs. In this context, we can demonstrate how standardization and modularity — enabled by PXI, LabVIEW, and TestStand — make it possible to build scalable, reusable, and consistent test systems across R&D and production.For PCB manufacturers, assemblers, and system integrators, this translates into reduced complexity, lower costs, and shorter time-to-market, by investing in future-proof platforms that can evolve with products and production volumes. 3. From your perspective, which technological trends are transforming the world of test and measurement systems for the electronics and PCB industry, and how do National Instruments’ modular and software-defined platforms (such as PXI, LabVIEW, and TestStand) enable companies to address these challenges in PCB production and testing?
 Based on NI’s experience and that of our customers, the world of test and measurement systems for the electronics and PCB industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by a convergence of key technological trends: increasing product complexity, shorter time-to-market, greater design variability, and — increasingly — the adoption of Artificial Intelligence across the entire test lifecycle. AI is evolving from a post-process analysis tool into an active element in the design, development, and execution of test systems.In the PCB domain, this means: automatic generation of test sequences. optimization of test plans. predictive detection of defects and process drift. reduction of redundant tests while maintaining coverage. With Nigel and the upcoming new releases, we are introducing assisted code generation capabilities in both LabVIEW and TestStand, enabling engineers to: accelerate test software development. reduce manual errors. lower the entry barrier for multidisciplinary teams. while maintaining the control and traceability required in industrial environments.   [...]
16 January 2026Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: CEEI Elettronica Industriale Srl Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Giorgio Mazzolatti, Sales Manager at CEEI Elettronica Industriale, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. CEEI Electronics provides comprehensive manufacturing services spanning PCB production, assembly (PCBA), and technical support. Which specific capabilities or service innovations will you be highlighting at Focus on PCB 2026, and how do these solutions help your customers accelerate time-to-market, improve quality, or enhance product reliability? At Focus on PCB 2026, CEEI will present a structured rapid prototyping solution designed to support customers during the most critical stages of product development.The added value of our approach lies in our ability to combine speed, quality, and competitive pricing, even for prototypes and small production runs, enabling a tangible reduction in time-to-market. Prototypes are manufactured using processes already aligned with series production, avoiding discontinuities during the industrialization phase.At the exhibition, we will explain how every stage of the production process is tightly controlled—from material management to SMD and THT assembly, through to inspection and functional testing—to ensure maximum quality and reliability, even in low-volume manufacturing.Through this approach, we aim to demonstrate that Made in Italy, when supported by method, technology, and process control, can be highly competitive compared to foreign markets—not only in terms of quality and reliability, but also in responsiveness and total cost.
 2. What convinced you to take part in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others? We chose to participate in Focus on PCB 2026 because we consider it the most focused and specialized trade fair in Italy for our industry. It offers an excellent opportunity for high-quality networking, directly connecting companies across the electronics supply chain with organizations seeking manufacturing solutions like ours.For CEEI, this will also be our first trade fair experience, and we are particularly pleased to have chosen Focus on PCB as our starting point. We believe it is the ideal setting to present our approach, engage in meaningful technical discussions, and build new industrial and technical relationships.It also represents a strategic opportunity to strengthen our presence in the Italian and European markets, promoting Made in Italy as a competitive alternative to foreign suppliers—especially when quality, process control, and responsiveness are decisive factors.
 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes?
 From our point of view, one of the main challenges shaping the future of the PCB industry is the ability to manage increasingly complex production processes in a controlled, repeatable, and reliable way.The technological evolution of PCBs and electronic assemblies, combined with ever more stringent manufacturing requirements, makes a process-driven approach essential—rather than focusing on individual production steps. Today, the quality and reliability of an electronic product depend on the ability to control the entire workflow, from material management through to final testing.CEEI’s response to these challenges is an industrial model based on structured processes, extensive controls, and defect prevention, supported by a certified quality system. Our certifications provide tangible assurance of the way we operate and our ability to maintain consistently high standards over time, even in complex manufacturing environments.This approach allows us to offer customers not just electronic manufacturing services, but industrial reliability, continuity, and risk reduction—factors that are becoming increasingly decisive in market choices. [...]
8 January 2026Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: TCLAD Europe GmbH Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with TCLAD, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. TCLAD offers a range of PCB and PCBA solutions tailored for local customers. Which key products or technological innovations will you be showcasing at Focus on PCB 2026, and how do they help your clients improve efficiency, performance, or reliability? We will present our metal-based PCB solutions with a strong focus on thermal management, including metal-based PCBs (aluminum/copper substrates), thermal interface materials (TIM) and thermal bridge, developed for high-power and high-reliability applications.Our metal-based PCB solutions focus on efficient heat spreading and mechanical stability, while our TIM and thermal bridge products are designed to reduce interfacial thermal resistance and improve heat transfer between components, substrates, and heat sinks. By optimizing material selection, layer structure, and bonding processes across these thermal interfaces, we help our customers achieve lower operating temperatures, improved reliability, and more stable long-term performance. These solutions also support application-specific customization, allowing engineers to balance thermal performance, electrical insulation, and manufacturability according to system requirements. 2. What convinced you to take part in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others? We chose to participate in Focus on PCB 2026 because it is a technology-focused platform dedicated specifically to the PCB and electronics manufacturing industry, offering an environment well suited for technical exchange. 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes? Key challenges shaping the future of the PCB industry include increasing power density, tighter thermal constraints, higher reliability expectations, and the need for greater process consistency.To address these challenges, we focus on board-level thermal solutions, combining metal-based PCBs with TIM and thermal bridge technologies. Through early-stage technical collaboration, material optimization, and controlled manufacturing processes, we help customers manage heat more efficiently while maintaining reliability and process consistency for high-performance applications. [...]
18 December 2025Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: Auspi Europe Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Věra Dědková, Sales Manager at Auspi, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. With over 20 years of experience in PCB manufacturing and assembly, AUSPI stands out for its speed, flexibility, and high quality. What technological innovations or production practices have you implemented to ensure consistent performance and reliability for your customers, and which of these will you be showcasing at Focus on PCB 2026? At Auspi Europe, consistent quality and reliability are built on a combination of strong process control, technical expertise, and close cooperation with our manufacturing partners.
 Key practices include strict incoming and final quality inspections, and on-site supervision through our own local team in China. This allows us to react quickly, prevent issues early, and maintain stable quality across series production.At Focus on PCB 2026, we will showcase our PCBs including real application examples, and we would like to introduce our flexible supply-chain models that help customers shorten lead times without compromising quality. 2. What convinced you to participate in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others? Focus on PCB is a highly specialized event dedicated exclusively to the PCB industry, which makes it extremely valuable for meaningful technical and business discussions.
 For us, the event offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships with existing customers, connect with new European partners, and discuss concrete projects rather than general trends. 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes? The PCB industry is increasingly shaped by higher complexity, miniaturization, demand for faster delivery times, and growing pressure on quality and traceability. Customers also expect more technical support and transparency across the entire supply chain.We address these challenges by continuously strengthening our engineering support, improving communication between customers and manufacturers, and focusing on process reliability rather than just price. Our role is not only to deliver PCBs, but to act as a technical and logistical partner who helps customers bring their products to market faster and with confidence. [...]
9 December 2025Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: IPSES Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Cinzia Mancuso, QA and QC manager at IPSES, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. At Focus on PCB 2026, IPSES will also showcase solutions from XJTAG, SA Sistel, Hemargroup, and WATS. How does your role as an integrator of these technologies help your customers optimize PCB and PCBA processes, and which key solutions will you highlight during the exhibition?
 IPSES brings its twenty years of experience in PCB-A and assembly end-of-line (EOL) testing to Focus on PCB 2026, along with an ecosystem of integrated solutions designed to turn testing into a competitive advantage.As a technology partner and integrator, we combine expertise and tools from industry leaders to provide our customers with faster, more complete, and smarter testing processes. We are the exclusive distributors in Italy and technology partners of both XJTAG and SA Sistel (6TL). Through XJTAG, we offer high-performance boundary scan test solutions that significantly reduce debugging and testing times while increasing test coverage in highly complex situations with limited access. With 6TL, we provide flexible and robust modular hardware to create systems tailored to customer needs, whether offline, inline, or hybrid test platforms. IPSES is also Gold Partner of National Instruments, ensuring excellence in the design of scalable, modular test systems.This year, Hemargroup, together with WATS, will also co-exhibit with IPSES. Hemargroup provides comprehensive solutions for electronic production. We have a long-standing collaboration with their Atewa division, which develops precision mechanics for testing—essential for ensuring robustness and repeatability. The recent partnership with WATS adds powerful software for monitoring and analyzing data from production test systems, improving traceability and overall infrastructure efficiency.Our integrated approach allows customers to reduce testing times, increase coverage, improve quality, and gain a complete view of production processes, turning testing into a strategic asset. 2. What convinced you to take part in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others?
 We chose to participate in Focus on PCB 2026 because it is the only event in Italy entirely dedicated to the world of printed circuit boards. For IPSES, which has been designing EOL testing systems and integrating innovative testing solutions for over 20 years, this exhibition represents a unique opportunity to meet key players in the supply chain and showcase our integrated approach. Compared to other events, Focus on PCB allows us to reach a highly qualified audience of professionals in the PCB and PCBA sector, with opportunities to strengthen long-standing partnerships and initiate new collaborations. 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes? The future of the PCB industry is driven by three major factors: miniaturization, increasing complexity, and process digitalization.PCBs are becoming increasingly component-dense, with smaller formats and advanced technologies such as BGA and high-speed devices. This makes traditional testing more challenging and drives the need for innovative solutions, with ever-shorter time-to-market.The main challenges we face are:Limited access to test points → requiring non-intrusive techniques such as boundary scan.Reduced production times → demanding fast, automated, modular, and easily configurable and reconfigurable testing solutions.Traceability and data analysis → essential to ensure quality and compliance.We address these changes with integrated solutions developed through strategic partnerships. Our goal is to anticipate market needs, offering solutions that make testing not only more efficient but also a key element for competitiveness and quality. [...]
2 December 2025Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: Avocet Electrofoils Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Maristel Jaime Salcedo, Marketing Executive at Avocet Electrofoils, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means and the company’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. Avocet Electrofoils is recognized for its high-performance solutions in battery foil for advanced energy applications. What technological innovations are you developing to support the evolution of next-generation batteries, and what value do they bring to companies in the electronics and PCB sector?

 At Avocet Electrofoils, we focus on supplying high-precision copper foil engineered for demanding battery and electronic applications. Our developments centre on improved thickness uniformity, tighter mechanical tolerances, and enhanced surface treatments that support higher energy density chemistries and more efficient current collection.
For PCB customers, these material improvements translate into greater reliability, improved thermal performance, and reduced defect rates, key factors as electronic devices become smaller, more powerful, and thermally demanding. 2. What convinced you to take part in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others? 

We chose to participate in Focus on PCB 2026 because it is one of the few events in Europe dedicated entirely to the printed circuit board ecosystem. For us, it represents a valuable opportunity to engage directly with CCL manufacturers, PCB producers, and electronics companies who rely on high-quality copper foil as a foundation for their products.
 The focused nature of the show allows for deeper technical discussions, better networking, and a more targeted audience compared to broader electronics fairs. It’s an ideal platform for us to present our capabilities and strengthen our presence in the European PCB supply chain. 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes? 

The PCB industry is being reshaped by the push toward miniaturisation, higher layer counts, and improved heat management. At the same time, Europe is prioritising supply-chain resilience and the localisation of key materials.
 We support these trends by supplying copper foil with the purity, consistency, and mechanical performance required for advanced PCB architectures, including HDI and high-frequency applications. As OEMs demand thinner foils, tighter tolerances, and higher-performance materials, our focus remains on precision, traceability, and robust technical support to help customers overcome these challenges. [...]
29 October 2025Focus on PCB 2026 – Meet the exhibitors: Mendizza Srl Ahead of Focus on PCB 2026, we take a closer look at the key players in the next edition. This time, we spoke with Federico Carlone, Sales Manager at Mendizza Srl, who shared what participating at the show in Vicenza means for their company and Mendizza’s perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping the PCB industry. 1. Humidity control is essential to protect PCB quality during production and storage. How do your services help companies prevent issues and optimize their manufacturing processes? Humidity control is crucial to protect PCBs from electrostatic charges, one of the main causes of damage to electronic components.Our humidification systems maintain a constant hygrometric level in production and storage environments, eliminating the risk of ESD and ensuring stable conditions at all times.This allows companies to preserve circuit quality, reduce waste, and increase the reliability of their production processes. 2. What convinced you to take part in Focus on PCB 2026, and what opportunities does this event offer compared to others? We chose to take part in Focus on PCB 2026 because, after many years of experience in the industry, we’ve seen excellent results achieved by our electronics clients using our humidification systems.This confirmed to us the great potential of the PCB sector and the importance of precise climate control for production quality.The fair represents a valuable opportunity for us to strengthen our presence, connect with major market players, and present proven solutions that are already delivering tangible value to companies in the field. 3. From your perspective, what technological innovations or challenges are shaping the future of the PCB industry, and how is your company addressing these changes? The PCB sector is undergoing rapid technological advancement: production machinery is becoming faster and more complex — but also more sensitive to environmental conditions.This means that even small variations in humidity can affect performance and quality.Our humidification systems ensure precise and stable environmental control, allowing production lines to operate at peak performance.This way, our customers can fully leverage the speed and efficiency of their machinery without the risk of defects or downtime. [...]
29 July 2025GET FREE ACCESS TO THE EXCLUSIVE CONTENTS OF THE FOCUS ON PCB 2025 VIDEO GALLERY AND RELIVE THE EXCITEMENT OF WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES! Great news for the nostalgics of Focus on PCB 2025 and for those who could not attend all the exhibitor forum and conferences that animated the fourth edition of the only European exhibition dedicated to the world of printed circuit boards: recordings of the over 30 speeches held by international professionals in the EMS and PCB-PCBA industries are available in English in an exclusive video gallery! From European market outlooks with Alun Morgan (EIPC) to sustainability according to IPC, from the future of electronics in Europe to the value of Made in Italy, touching on PCB quality and reliability, testing, and EMS. Browsing through the video gallery and having access not only to the videos, but also to the slides created by the speakers is very simple: fill in this form and wait for the email with your login credentials. GET FREE ACCESS TO THE VIDEO GALLERY The next edition of Focus on PCB will be held in Vicenza on 13th and 14th May 2026. The fair is organized by NürnbergMesse Italia and hosted by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, under the patronage of ANIE Componenti Elettronici and Gruppo PCB Assodel. Contact our team for further information and do not miss the opportunity to participate! [...]
18 January 2023GRUPPO PCB ASSODEL: A VIEW ON THE STATE OF THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY IN ITALY Luca Giovelli, Head of Gruppo PCB Assodel, the workgroup dedicated to PCB manufacturers that is part of the Association of Electronic Districts in Italy, portrays a reality full of opportunities for the electronics industry in Italy. What are the most pressing challenges that the electronics industry will have to face in the near future? Setting aside the current situation of a serious market disruption due to energy and geopolitical problems, electronics is heading towards a high-tech and totally new future, such as the advent of the new quantum computers. This will enable the development and design of increasingly high-performance chips. In this respect, printed circuit boards are also increasingly using new materials and technologies to meet the new challenges that the market will demand. Can you envisage some market prospects for the printed circuit board industry, also in view of the complex international geopolitical situation? The market prospects are currently still growing. However, as we know, the market is extremely unstable, and production lines are subject to constant fluctuations. These variations force the entire production chain to be very flexible, often at the expense of costs, which are, not surprisingly, on the rise. After having offshored the production for years, with all its advantages/drawbacks and consequences, many companies are thinking about reshoring it. This implies a focus on the promotion of national excellence and on investments supporting the European supply chain. What are your impressions on the subject? The offshoring resulting from globalisation on a world scale that characterised the last two decades will not be so easily restored locally. Certainly, a return with local production of strategic processes can be expected in order to prevent a few suppliers from monopolising the world market. However, it will be difficult for many products, such as printed circuit boards, to be reshored, especially as far as large volumes are concerned, in view of the fact that production dynamics are very different and allow production to take place at costs that are unattainable for the European market. We must also note that everything revolving around the energy crisis that is dominant in Europe today has not affected Asian production at all. Therefore, as far as PCB production is concerned, it is to be expected that European production can only be realised for small batches or for some strategic production. What activities do you think are most effective to put in place at institutional, association and initiative level to contribute to the development and consolidation of the European supply chain? Effective activities to contribute to a development and consolidation of the European supply chain can only be managed at a political level. National institutions first and foremost and European institutions will have to assert and have their motives recognised as being one of the largest consumers of electronic products. Do you see some interesting opportunities emerging from initiatives such as Focus on PCB, the trade show dedicated to the world of printed circuit boards? For the printed circuit board industry, it is extremely important to have had the opportunity to launch an initiative such as Focus on PCB, which finally allows all operators in the sector, whether manufacturers or consumers, to evaluate and compare all the new opportunities that technology provides today. One of the most important aspects of this event is also to raise awareness of the importance of product quality before making any kind of choice. Focus on PCB is an initiative that promotes a new awareness of professionality and innovation throughout the electronics industry. The success of the first edition of this trade show demonstrates how important it is for all operators in the sector to have targeted reference points that guarantee the success of their activities. The forthcoming edition of Focus on PCB will take place in Vicenza on 17 and 18 May 2023. The show is organised by NürnbergMesse Italia and hosted by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, with the patronage of ANIE Componenti Elettronici and Gruppo PCB Assodel.   Contacts info@focusonpcb.it +39 02 36753260Opening hours Focus on PCB 15th of May – 9.00am – 6.00pm 16th of May – 9.00am – 5:00pm Location Vicenza Expo Centre – Pad. 1 Via dell’Oreficeria, 16 – Vicenza, Italy Social Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Privacy Policy Read the privacy policy Organized by Sponsored by Hosted by Copyright © 2023 NürnbergMesse Italia Srl [...]
18 January 2023ANIE COMPONENTI ELETTRONICI: AN OUTLOOK ON THE STATE OF THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY IN ITALY Luciano Pini, President of ANIE Componenti Elettronici, the Italian association representing the active and passive electronic components industry and belonging to ANIE Federation and Confindustria, points out that the electronics sector in Italy is going through a particularly dynamic phase. What are the most pressing challenges that the electronics industry will have to face in the near future? While the pandemic years have brought several manufacturing sectors to their knees, the same cannot be said of the electronics industry. In Italy, the concern about insufficient plants and materials is being countered by a push for investment and relocation of production, which places electronics among the most dynamic and growing sectors in the coming years. Underpinning the sector’s development are the opportunities of electrification and renewables, which are fundamental for energy and environmental sustainability. These are supported by massive digitalisation, which also presents interesting development opportunities in triggering bottom-up transformation based on products designed with a view to servitisation. Can you envisage some market prospects for the printed circuit board industry, also in view of the complex international geopolitical situation? The current tensions between the US and China over the production and embargo of high-tech products is causing concern also in Europe, both in terms of its scale and its global economic repercussions. China is accelerating its quest for independence from Western supplies, with a real ‘risk’ of closing the technology gap with the Western world. Despite the fact that most PCB production is located in China, there are many dynamic and flexible companies in our country that can offer quality printed circuit boards and a high level of service. The demand for PCBs in Italy continues to grow and the forecasts are very optimistic. The expanding sectors include automotive, in particular EVs, and all that regards the digital transformation of products and processes. After having offshored the production for years, with all its advantages/drawbacks and consequences, many companies are thinking about reshoring it. This implies a focus on the promotion of national excellence and on investments supporting the European supply chain. What are your impressions on the subject? Given the context of the APAC region (where the level of geopolitical tensions looks set to rise in the coming years) and the substantial demand in Italy, bringing PCBs back into the domestic market would be a strategic move. The fact is that PCBs are needed to create any electronic device. PCBs drive the entire supply chain, from designers to end users, and are part of the world of advanced technology. Reasoning from a supply chain perspective is the first step if we honestly engage in considering this issue. What activities do you think are most effective to put in place at institutional, association and initiative level to contribute to the development and consolidation of the European supply chain? Lobby, training and skills, technology transfer and collaboration with supply chains, implementing the value chain from technology to systems integration: these are also key aspects of ANIE Componenti Elettronici’s mission. The Association is the expression of the electronic components industry in Italy and, therefore, of the suppliers of technologies enabling the digital transformation and of innovative solutions for the industrial, economic and social development of the country. Its affiliation with ANIE Federazione – the National Association of Electronic and Electrotechnical Enterprises – and Confindustria makes of ANIE Componenti Elettronici a recognised stakeholder at national and international institutions and, at the same time, allows it to exploit synergies with all the industrial sectors of both the national and European system. Do you see some interesting opportunities emerging from initiatives such as Focus on PCB, the trade show dedicated to the world of printed circuit boards? Focus on PCB is a unique trade show in Europe, which aims to bring the printed circuit board sector to the forefront of industrial sectors with a high propensity for innovation. In this context, the meeting and dialogue of operators with the market and the possibility of bringing out new technological and business ideas represent the most interesting opportunities. The forthcoming edition of Focus on PCB will take place in Vicenza on 17 and 18 May 2023. The show is organised by NürnbergMesse Italia and hosted by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, with the patronage of ANIE Componenti Elettronici and Gruppo PCB Assodel. Contacts info@focusonpcb.it +39 02 36753260Opening hours Focus on PCB 17th of May – 9.00am – 6.00pm 18th of May – 9.00am – 5:00pm Location Fiera di Vicenza – Pad. 1 Via dell’Oreficeria, 16 Vicenza (Vi) Social Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Privacy Policy Read the privacy policy Organized by Sponsored by Hosted by Copyright © 2021 NürnbergMesse Italia Srl [...]