Reflections from PCB West 2025: The Pulse of the PCB Industry and What's Next.

What do AI, cloud-seeding drones, industry Legends, and Innovators have in common? They all made my week at PCB West 2025 one to remember.

Between reconnecting with longtime industry icons like Rick Hartley and Susy Webb to meeting many old and new friends, and discovering emerging innovations, the energy in Santa Clara reminded me why the PCB community continues to inspire me year after year.

From high-power design sessions and AI-driven tools to companies like Rainmaker, Celus, AllSpice, Circuit Mind, and Zenode who keep pushing boundaries, the event showcased the creativity and collaboration shaping the future of electronics. It was a powerful reminder that our industry isn’t just about boards and bits, it’s about people, purpose, and progress.

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