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(3/23/23) The Professor is heading to Texas!

March 23, 2023Larry Welk

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(1/7/23) Smart Splice University – Class is in session at IPC/Apex

January 7, 2023Larry Welk

Since Smart Splice University was such a success at the IPC/Apex show last year, we have decided to go back to class at this years show. Tape Splicing 101 classes…Continue reading(1/7/23) Smart Splice University – Class is in session at IPC/Apex

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(10/26/22) Completely Toolless Tape Splicing

October 26, 2022Larry Welk

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(9/9/22) Out and about with the Professor in Guadalajara

September 9, 2022Larry Welk

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(7/6/22) “When life gives you cut tape…make Mini-Reels”

July 6, 2022Larry Welk

Let’s face it, we all know the component shortage is getting worse by the week, and it doesn’t look to be getting any better any time soon. Thankfully, Smart Splice…Continue reading(7/6/22) “When life gives you cut tape…make Mini-Reels”

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(4/16/22) Professor Splice, the “Guru” of tape splicing in Atlanta

April 16, 2022December 28, 2022Larry Welk

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(3/16/22) The Smart Cart for Double Edge Tape Splicing

March 16, 2022Larry Welk

Introducing the first splice cart smart enough to be featured in the Smart Splice lineup, the Smart Cart! After years of trial and error, the Smart Cart has been developed…Continue reading(3/16/22) The Smart Cart for Double Edge Tape Splicing

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(1/14/22) So you think you know tape splicing?

January 14, 2022Larry Welk

If you think you know all there is to know about tape splicing, or if you know nothing about it, or maybe you’re somewhere in between, you need to visit…Continue reading(1/14/22) So you think you know tape splicing?

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(10/30/21) Class is in session at SMTAI in Minneapolis.

October 30, 2021Larry Welk

Professor Splice will be holding class this week at the SMTAI show to teach the art of tape splicing and to field any questions you may have.  This years show…Continue reading(10/30/21) Class is in session at SMTAI in Minneapolis.

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(10/14/21) Today, EVERY component counts!

October 15, 2021Larry Welk

In todays world, even the least expensive components have become worth saving. Smart Splice has been helping our customers feed from pocket one on ANY size carrier tape (and any…Continue reading(10/14/21) Today, EVERY component counts!

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9/24/21 On the road with the Professor

September 24, 2021Larry Welk

Professor Splice has been on the road visiting customers as well as participating in local SMTA trade shows (who would have thought it would have been this long). He was…Continue reading9/24/21 On the road with the Professor

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8/19/21 Live shows are back!

August 19, 2021Larry Welk

Smart Splice will be on display at the upcoming SMTA Ohio Expo & Tech Forum next Wednesday the 25th of August in Strongsville, OH! It’s hard to believe that Professor…Continue reading8/19/21 Live shows are back!

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