Multilayer Press Technology Using Magnetism to Produce Lamination Heat

November 11, 2019 | Victor Lazaro Gallego, Chemplate Materials

A revolutionary concept in multilayer press technology has been developed that uses electromagnetic energy to heat the existing stainless-steel separator plates with a never-before dreamed-of accuracy and precision. The heating and cooling systems—embedded within a robust hydraulic press inside a vacuum chamber design—are controlled using a temperature feedback loop that guarantees perfect fidelity between the press recipe and the press result.

Punching Out! Trust Is a Major Factor in M&A Transactions

November 4, 2019 | Tom Kastner, GP Ventures, Ltd.

Trust is critical in M&A transactions. Both parties are naturally suspicious of each other, and tensions run high even in the smoothest of deals, so any small molehill can be magnified into Mt. Everest. Buyers worry that they are paying too much, there are hidden problems with the business, and that they will be taken for a ride. Among a thousand things, sellers worry that buyers will use any little issue to change the deal or that the buyer will drag out the deal forever.

Invite Your PCB Partner to a Strategic Sales Meeting

November 11, 2019 | Team ASC, American Standard Circuits

The best way to work with your PCB vendors is to treat them as strategic partners. This means not only sharing your current needs but your future ones as well. I know that this requires a great deal of trust on your part as well as...

It’s Only Common Sense: The Right Way to Brand Your Company

November 11, 2019 | Dan Beaulieu, DB Management

I have helped a lot of companies develop their brand, and I believe the best way to get started is to find their story. It’s always there; you just have to find it. It reminds me of the Michelangelo anecdote that claims he was...

The Government Circuit: U.S.-China Tariff War Threatens American Jobs and Investments

November 6, 2019 | Chris Mitchell, IPC

Fifty-five percent of companies report they are facing higher costs as a result of higher tariffs, which are affecting, on average, about one-third of the total dollar value of the products they import. Some companies say their costs...