• THE EUROPEAN REFERENCE PLATFORM FOR THE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD (PCB) RETURNS WITH A NEW HALL AND A WORLDWIDE-RELEVANT RECOGNITION.
• ALUN MORGAN FROM EIPC WILL OPEN THE EVENT WITH A TALK ON THE DYNAMICS OF THE EUROPEAN PCB MARKET. THE RETURN OF THE IPC HAND SOLDERING COMPETITION AND THE RECRUITING SERVICE FOCUS ON CAREER REINFORCES THE ROLE OF THE EXHIBITION AS A PLATFORM OF EXCELLENCE AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INDUSTRY.
Vicenza will once again be at the centre of the international stage with the new edition of “Focus on PCB – From Design to Assembly”, the only European exhibition entirely dedicated to the world of printed circuit boards. The date is set for May 21 and 22, 2025. Organized by Nürnbergmesse Italia, promoted by Gruppo PCB Assodel and hosted by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, Focus on PCB benefits from ANIE Componenti Elettronici’s sponsorship and is confirmed as a benchmark event for the European PCB (Printed Circuit Board), PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) and EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) industry.
Unique in the electronics exhibition scene, for the fourth year in a row the event will bring to Italy the best companies representing the heart of the PCB industry.
A NEW HALL GIVES EVEN MORE SPACE TO TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
The interest is high, the opportunity to connect highly-qualified exhibitors and visitors is unmatched, and the response from companies has been enthusiastic. For this reason, Focus on PCB 2025 is moving to Hall 7 of the Vicenza fairgrounds: more space for companies and visitors, confirming the success of this B2B event.
“European companies in the printed circuit board industry have recognized Focus on PCB as the benchmark event worldwide, a place where people can meet, discuss and do business in a real way”, declares Stefania Calcaterra, Managing Director of NürnbergMesse Italia. “Having brought a technological exhibition of this level to Italy, in a country that historically boasts some of Europe’s best technical expertise in the PCB sector, is a source of pride for us”.
Focus on PCB has been recognized as an Event of international relevance by Veneto Region: an important confirmation of the exhibition’s value as a benchmark for the European PCB industry. Nowadays, the European printed circuit board industry faces the challenge of redefining its role in a global market dominated by Asian powers. To compete, it must rely on highly specialized skills and advanced technologies that still set it apart worldwide. Events such as Focus on PCB represent a unique opportunity to foster discussion, stimulate innovation and increase European companies’ visibility, from manufacturers to distributors.
The exhibition’s international footprint was already manifest in the 2024 edition, which registered visitors from 25 countries, with a strong presence from Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia, France and Spain.
119 exhibitors from 16 countries from the EMEA and APAC regions, both manufacturers and distributors, gathered in Vicenza. The recognition by Veneto Region confirms Focus on PCB as a strategic platform to build the future of the European PCB industry.
EIPC’S ALUN MORGAN OPENS FOCUS ON PCB WITH AN ANALYSIS OF THE EUROPEAN PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD MARKET
On 21 May, Focus on PCB 2025 will welcome Alun Morgan, President of EIPC - The European Institute for the PCB Community, who will deliver the show's opening speech, 'Electronics Business Outlook: European Market Dynamics'. His presentation will provide an analysis of the global macro-economy, highlighting the main risk factors, and then look at the outlook for the European PCB market and the technological trends in the sector.
"I am honoured to be taking part in Focus on PCB, a landmark event for the European PCB industry, recognised for the outstanding quality of its exhibition and technical content," said Alun Morgan.
Alun Morgan is an experienced materials scientist with a degree in Metallurgy from the University of Surrey. After entering the printed circuit board manufacturing sector, Morgan has dedicated his entire career to perfecting his knowledge of the industry. He is currently President of EIPC, the association representing the European printed circuit board industry.
THE BEST PROFESSIONAL SOLDERING EXPERTS FROM ITALY COMPETE IN VICENZA
The only Italian date of the IPC Hand Soldering Competition will be held during Focus on PCB: the competition is sponsored by IPC, the global association for the electronic industry. The event, which made its Italian debut in Vicenza in 2021, will once again feature professional soldering experts, ready to compete in making a functional PCBA from extremely small components.
In the previous edition, as many as 36 skilled experts, including 9 women, representing 21 companies, competed in a high-level test, which saw only 5 of them succeed in completing the assigned task.
This prestigious event is once again held in Vicenza thanks to Focus on PCB’s ability to attract the best talents and professionals in the industry, consolidating its role as an international platform of excellence in the field of printed circuit boards.
The return of the “Focus on Career” service at Focus on PCB represents a unique opportunity to connect companies and talents from the industry. Companies seeking professional figures will be able to share details of the profiles they are looking for, posting ads both during the exhibition and online, while visitors will have the possibility to see job offers at the dedicated stand onsite and receive information on how they can apply for job interviews with attending companies. “Focus on Career” was created with the aim of actually responding to the shortage of skilled work force and skills mismatch, creating a direct channel between labour supply and demand. Not only on the two days of the exhibition, but all year long: job offers will be available on the Focus on PCB website and on its LinkedIn page with recruiting activities.
“With this service, the exhibition presents itself as a benchmark for companies looking for talents and professionals who aspire to get in touch with the world of work”, stated Stefania Calcaterra. “We aim to make Focus on PCB a platform for companies’ needs and a tangible career opportunity for young people and professionals in the electronic industry”.
The event in Vicenza is also an important opportunity to highlight the strategic role of universities and technical institutes in training the young talent that feeds the Italian and European electronics industry. “Schools have always played a fundamental role in preparing the younger generations. We invite students, undergraduates and recent graduates to visit the exhibition and discover first-hand the numerous and stimulating career opportunities the sector has to offer,” concluded Calcaterra.
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