BANNOCKBURN, IL – The Emerging/Critical Interconnection Technology program will receive $2 million in federal appropriations for 2009, up 60% year-over-year.
 
The E/CIT program was created in 2002 to strengthen the Department of Defense and the US PCB industry.
 
Operated by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane (IN) Division, E/CIT is designed to ensure the military has the latest technical capabilities, processes and equipment to support war-fighter requirements. 
 
The program facilitates solutions to current military problems and evaluates leading-edge design and manufacturing technologies for future military and commercial requirements.
 
IPC is among the groups that has advocated for funds for the program.