Tax Reform — It's Coming. R&D Credit, Partnerships, C Corps…What Will the New Rates Look Like? What Credits and Deductions Will Survive?
Keith Smith, Managing Director &
John Tanner, Vice Chairman, Prime Policy Group
Wednesday, May 23
10:00 am–11:00 am, Central time
Member: $75
Industry Rate: $100
Former Congressman John Tanner and Keith Smith will review the efforts at overall tax reform in Congress in 2012. The tax writing committees and the Obama Administration have begun to draft proposals for tax reform. We will also review the research and development tax credit and the outlook for extension of that credit and other business tax credits and deductions.
What you will learn:
- The efforts at overall tax reform in Congress in 2012
- The research and development tax credit
- Outlook for other business tax credits and deductions
About the Instructors:
Keith Smith, a director at Prime Policy Group, brings more than 20 years of public affairs experience to the firm. Smith holds a Bachelor's degree in political science from Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama and a master's degree from George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs.
Former Congressman John Tanner is vice chairman of Prime Policy Group. He joins the firm after serving in the U.S. House of Representatives for 22 years where he represented Tennessee's 8th congressional district. Tanner received both his undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Tennessee.
Business Outlook for the Electronics Industry: Midyear Update
Sharon Starr, Director, Market Research, IPC
Wednesday, June 6
10:00 am–11:00 am, Central time
Member: $75
Industry Rate: $100
In a volatile and unpredictable business environment, IPC provides some much-needed visibility through periodic updates on the economy and the business outlook for electronics manufacturers. A special mid-year webinar — “Business Outlook for the Electronics Industry” — will bring Wall Street’s perspective to the industry, along with economic forecasts and market data from many segments of the electronic interconnect supply chain. IPC Director of Market Research Sharon Starr will team up with a prominent industry analyst from the financial world to assess the current business environment and the future outlook. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and to send in questions in advance for the presenters to address.
What you will learn:
- Global and regional economic forecasts for 2012 and beyond
- Commodity and metal price forecasts
- The status of leading companies in the industry and how they are shaping the industry’s future
- Market trends and leading indicators for growth in the PCB, EMS and supplier industries
- Insights that will help manufacturers navigate the remainder of 2012 and plan for the future
About the Instructors:
(Industry Analyst–TBA)
Sharon Starr is Director of Market Research at IPC where she directs all IPC market research studies and statistical programs. She chairs the World Electronic Circuits Council (WECC) Statistics and Market Committee, which publishes global PCB production statistics. She develops IPC’s Executive Market & Technology Conferences and facilitates IPC’s long-range planning process. Starr is a regular featured speaker at industry events including IPC’s annual Executive Summit and IPC APEX EXPO®.
PCB Depaneling with Lasers: A Comparison of Laser to Traditional Depaneling Methods
Josh Brown, Market Development Representative, LPKF Laser & Electronics
Wednesday, June 13
10:00 am–11:00 am, Central time
Member: $75
Industry Rate: $100
What is your depaneling solution? Depaneling of modern circuit boards can be a difficult task. Smaller, more complex PCBs are creating a demand for more sophisticated depaneling solutions.
This webinar will walk you through the advantages and disadvantages of laser depaneling in comparison to more traditional depaneling methods such as routing, die cutting and dicing saws. Gain a better understanding of laser depaneling and if it is a viable solution for your needs.
What you will learn:
- A full comparison of depaneling methods
- Smaller boards, less stress and more precision
- Cost reduction: an unveiling of the costs involved in all methods
- Versatility: is your depaneling technology giving you an edge?
About the Instructor:
Josh Brown is a Marketing Development Representative with LPKF Laser & Electronics, a manufacturer of laser depaneling systems. Brown's objective is to provide educational content to engineers and managers to help them make informed decisions on some of the latest PCB production technologies.
Printed Electronics: Implications & Applications for Medical Electronics
Wednesday, June 20
10:00 am–11:00 am, Central time
Member: $40
Industry Rate: $60
Interact with colleagues involved in taking advantage of the possibilities offered by this rapidly-developing new technology to create new and to improve existing products in the medical field. Learn what is in progress to overcome remaining barriers to wider, more profitable implementation of the Printed Electronics option.
Presenters:
Dr. Dan Gamota, President, Printovate Technologies: “Snapshot of Printed Electronics Industry Today”.
William Burdick, Principal Engineer, GE Global Research: “Printed Electronics Implications for Medical Electronics Packaging”
Dr. Peter Tortorici, Process Development Manager, Medtronic: “Reliability Requirements for Implantable Printed Electronics Medical Devices”
Marc Carter, Director, Technology Transfer, IPC: “Commercial Standards Progress in Printed Electronics Technology”
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