News

Industry Spotlight: Semiconductors

Semiconductor technology plays a vital role in modern society and international commerce. Semiconductors have become a hot market item worldwide due to their myriad uses.

How TPC Helps Partners Find Stability Amid Tariff Turbulence

When the new administration announced a potential 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, many customers felt …

Travis Wood of Lattice Materials Elected to the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center Board of Directors

Recent appointment marks Wood’s third leadership position to advance photonics to support applications in aerospace, defense, healthcare and …

The Partner Companies Promotes Scott Craig to General Manager of Elcon Precision and E-Fab

The Partner Companies (TPC) announced today that Scott Craig has been appointed to general manager of Elcon Precision …

Reaching Net-Zero Emissions Through Photochemical Etching

To-date, more than 140 countries have announced or are considering net-zero targets, which covers nearly 90% of global …

Charles Cohen Elected to Photo Chemical Machining Institute Board of Directors

Charles Cohen, president of Fotofab, a TPC company, has been elected to the Photo Chemical Machining Institute (PCMI) …

The Elcon Difference: How Advanced Brazing and Ceramic Metallization Create Lifesaving Medical Solutions

The health care industry requires precise, ever-evolving products to spur new medical discoveries and advancements. It is more …

TPC in the News: Advancing the Hydrogen Economy with TPC

The Partner Companies (TPC) is at the forefront of the clean energy transition, supporting industry leaders that are …

TPC in the News: A One-Stop Shop for Manufacturing Medical Devices

TPC has become a comprehensive resource for manufacturing challenging medical devices, specializing in niche processes such as photochemical …

TPC in the News: TPC’s Strategy for Business Resilience Amid Increasing Extreme Weather Events

With increasing extreme weather events and other uncertainties that take a toll on manufacturers around the world, meeting …

TPC in the News: Electroforming Low-Scatter Optical Components with Optiforms, Inc.

As part of the global TPC group, Optiforms is advancing the field of precision optics with their innovative …

Metal Fabrication Excellence: L&T Precision and Pinnacle Precision

This blog explores L&T and Pinnacle's unique strengths and highlights their pivotal roles within the TPC network.

Events

SPIE Photonics West

Join the world’s largest photonics technologies event. Learn the most cutting-edge research in biomedical optics, biophotonics, industrial lasers, optoelectronics, microfabrication, displays, quantum technologies, and more.

Booth 1267

1/25/25 – 1/30/25

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MD&M West

MD&M West offers attendees an event experience like no other, delivering the pinnacle in cutting-edge components and technology, in-person connection with industry-leading suppliers, and expert education across four sectors unified into one advanced manufacturing event.

2/4/25 – 2/6/25

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Design2Part Norcal

For 50 years, Design-2-Part has produced regional trade shows across the U.S. that provide OEMs the opportunity to meet local and national job shops and contract manufacturers face-to-face. This show is focused on creating efficiencies in the sourcing of custom parts, components, design, prototypes, and assemblies.

3/26/25 – 3/27/25

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Design2Part CT (New England)

This is the region’s largest sourcing event for engineers and buyers of custom parts, components, design, prototypes, and assemblies. Registered attendees have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with hundreds of American suppliers, compare sample parts in person, and learn about new technologies in the industry.

Over 300+ manufacturing categories will be represented at the show including 3D printing, CNC machining, metal finishing, injection molding, electronics, castings & more…

4/23/25 – 4/24/25

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Ceramics Expo

Ceramics Expo brings together suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users from across the ceramics supply chain to drive innovation forward. Explore raw materials, advanced manufacturing processes, and end-market applications that redefine performance and reliability in high-tech industries. Connect with the experts, suppliers, and partners shaping the future of technical ceramics.

4/29/25 – 4/30/25

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The Orthopaedic Manufacturing & Technology Exposition and Conference (OMTEC)

OMTEC is internationally acclaimed as a pivotal and indispensable event for the orthopedic manufacturing and technology sectors. It attracts a diverse group of orthopedic OEM professionals, including those in product development, procurement, supply chain, operations, R&D, regulatory affairs and executive management.

6/17/25 – 6/19/25

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Hydrogen Technology Conference (Hydrogen Expo)

Hydrogen Technology Conference & Expo is North America’s must-attend exhibition and conference that is exclusively dedicated to discussing advanced technologies for the hydrogen and fuel cell industry.

6/25/25 – 6/26/25

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World Electrolysis Conference

The event focuses on exploring the current state of clean hydrogen in North America, electrolyzer technology, scaling up deployment, policy, finance, and other related topics. Attendees have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge of renewable hydrogen in the region and explore the latest electrolyzer technology for generating zero-carbon hydrogen.

9/24/25 – 9/25/25

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Semicon West

The semiconductor industry is the backbone of modern innovation; the arrival of SEMICON West in Phoenix will spotlight the city as a major tech hub. Industry leaders, startups, and researchers will converge there, sparking collaboration, knowledge exchange, workforce development, and long-term investmen

10/7/25 – 10/9/25

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Design 2 Part (D2P) MA

Over 300+ manufacturing categories will be represented at the show including 3D printing, CNC machining, metal finishing, injection molding, electronics, castings & more…

10/15/25 – 10/16/25

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International Symposium for Testing and Failure Analysis (ISTFA)

ISTFA will offer powerful connection and collaboration opportunities throughout the week. From daily breaks to the social event on Tuesday to a welcome reception with exhibitors on Wednesday evening, attendees can grow their professional network and build business relationships with over 800 key contacts in the failure analysis industry.

10/28/25 – 11/1/25

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Medevice

MEDevice is the launching pad for tomorrow’s groundbreaking medical devices. Join us in Silicon Valley for your chance to push past your hurdles in product development, get the latest regulatory updates to stay in compliance, and build the OEM industry partnerships that get your devices designed, built, and out to market faster.

November (TBD) 2025

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Lab-on-a-Chip and Microfluidics World Congres (LOAC)

Presentations will explore the latest advances in the Lab-on-a-Chip & Microfluidics Fields. Focus at this conference will also be given to some of the many applications of Lab-on-a-Chip, from life science research, to taking diagnostics to the point-of-care/point-of-need and body-on-a-chip/organs-on-a-chip.

November (TBD) 2025

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