Polyonics to Host Forum at 2009 APEX Conference and Exhibition

Polyonics Inc announces Dr Jim Williams, Chairman and Founder of Polyonics, will hold a forum titled, "Counterfeit Electronics” at the upcoming APEX Conference and Exhibition. Dr Williams will be the moderator, and the forum is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 1, 2009.

This interactive forum will provoke discussion among participants on actions being taken, and contemplated, to fight counterfeiting within the electronics manufacturing community. The emphasis will be on action-oriented "eco-system” approaches to fighting the problem, rather than fighting the counterfeiters along traditional paths (e.g. PCB board materials, components, etc), which results in fragmented strategies.

For example, will "electronic pedigrees” become a useful means in this battle? How can some of the technologies available be implemented without "re-tooling” the entire manufacturing process? It seems clear that all segments of the industry have a shared responsibility and must work in concert, to detect, avoid and prevent counterfeit electronics products from reaching the marketplace, especially as health and safety issues become evident, the company said.

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