• SMT 4.0 and CTF

    SMT 4.0 and CTF

    Increased use and power of artificial intelligence-aided electronics manufacturing, such as Industry 4.0, creates the opportunity and need to revisit how one manages and improves quality and defect rates. AI Industry 4.0-aided manufacturing should incorporate critical to function (CTF) quality methodology.  READ MORE...

  • If You Want to Know the Future of CAD, Look to the Past

    If You Want to Know the Future of CAD, Look to the Past

    The bustling show for design engineers and manufacturers highlighted Wally Rhines’ funny, poignant retrospective of the ECAD industry, which also offered a glimpse of what the future might look like.  READ MORE...

  • Enabling IPX Level 7/8 PCB Waterproof Protection

    Enabling IPX Level 7/8 PCB Waterproof Protection

    A “no mask” category of surface treatment has emerged as a result of some recent discoveries made in R&D in the chemistry of conformal coatings.  READ MORE...

  • In the World PCB Rankings, Flex Shows Its Muscle

    In the World PCB Rankings, Flex Shows Its Muscle

    The annual list of the largest fabricators shows flex circuit makers are beginning to dominate.  READ MORE...

  • Preparing PCB Dimensional Drawings Using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    Preparing PCB Dimensional Drawings Using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

    How ambiguity can lead to uncertainty about a PCB’s dimensional acceptability, and what
    to do about it.  READ MORE...

  • Trends in Medical Device Technology

    Trends in Medical Device Technology

    Next-generation devices will rely on 3-D interconnect technology and power “scavenging.”  READ MORE...

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NEWS

N. American PCB Shipments in August Up 9%

N. American PCB Shipments in August Up 9%

01 October 2018

BANNOCKBURN, IL – Total North American PCB shipments in August were up 8.7% year-over-year, says IPC. Year to date, shipments were 10.3% above the same period l...  Read More...

PCB Design Software Sales Spiked in Q2

PCB Design Software Sales Spiked in Q2

01 October 2018

MILPITAS, CA — Sales of PCB and MCM design tools rose 18.5% year-over-year in the second quarter, the Electronic System Design (ESD) Alliance announced today. ...  Read More...

TTM Expanding Aerospace, Wireless Units in New York

TTM Expanding Aerospace, Wireless Units in New York

28 September 2018

COSTA MESA, CA -- TTM Technologies will expand the footprint of its Anaren facilities in upstate New York, moving its wireless operations to a new facility in a...  Read More...

UP Media Group Announces Final Registration Number for PCB West

UP Media Group Announces Final Registration Number for PCB West

27 September 2018

ATLANTA, GA – UP Media Group Inc. today announced final registration figures for PCB West (http://pcbwest.com/) 2018, held earlier this month at the Santa Clara...  Read More...

Global Polyimide Films Market to Grow to $2.5B by 2022

Global Polyimide Films Market to Grow to $2.5B by 2022

27 September 2018

DEERFIELD BEACH, FL – The global polyimide films market is expected to grow 9.5% to $2.5 billion by 2022, says Market Research Engine.  Read More...

Eltek Reports Q2 Revenues Up 16%

Eltek Reports Q2 Revenues Up 16%

27 September 2018

PETAH-TIKVA, ISRAEL – Eltek reported second quarter revenues of $8.7 million, up 16% year-over-year. The net loss was $843,000 for the period ended June 30, com...  Read More...

IC Cluster Developed in India

IC Cluster Developed in India

26 September 2018

MYSURU, INDIA – The Indian government has set up as many as nine vision groups to focus on development in the area, one dedicated to growth in the semiconductor...  Read More...

Samtec Releases Over 100k New Models on SnapEDA

Samtec Releases Over 100k New Models on SnapEDA

25 September 2018

NEW ALBANY, IN – Samtec released new digital models for over 100,000 of its components on SnapEDA, the PCB design library.  Read More...

U of Minn. Receives $5.3M Federal Grant for Electronic Circuit Design

U of Minn. Receives $5.3M Federal Grant for Electronic Circuit Design

25 September 2018

MINNEAPOLIS, MN — The University of Minnesota has received a four-year $5.3 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to lead an ...  Read More...

August N. American Semi Equipment Billings Up 3% yoY

August N. American Semi Equipment Billings Up 3% yoY

25 September 2018

MILPITAS, CA – North America-based manufacturers of semiconductor equipment posted $2.24 billion in billings worldwide in August on a three-month average basis,...  Read More...

IDC: AR/VR Shipments to Rise 31% in 2018

IDC: AR/VR Shipments to Rise 31% in 2018

21 September 2018

FRAMINGHAM, MA – Global shipments of standalone and tethered augmented reality and virtual reality headsets are expected to total 4.2 million units in 2018, up ...  Read More...

Plexus Expands Design Center in Penang

Plexus Expands Design Center in Penang

21 September 2018

PENANG -- Plexus has expanded its Engineering Solutions business here, increasing capacity and efficiency of the Penang Design Center by moving from its former ...  Read More...

Trackwise Posts Fiscal 2018 Revenues Up 15%

Trackwise Posts Fiscal 2018 Revenues Up 15%

20 September 2018

TEWKESBURY, UK – Trackwise Designs reported fiscal year 2018 revenues of £1.8 million (US$2.4 million), up 15% year-over-year.  Read More...

Zuken to Hold Webinar on Stretch-Rigid Circuits

Zuken to Hold Webinar on Stretch-Rigid Circuits

19 September 2018

WESTFORD, MA – Zuken will hold a webinar on Oct. 12 to explore the technology requirements and implementation best practices behind stretchable circuits (stretc...  Read More...

Insulectro Acquires Beck’s Light Gauge Aluminum Assets

Insulectro Acquires Beck’s Light Gauge Aluminum Assets

18 September 2018

ELK GROVE, IL – Insulectro has acquired the assets of Beck’s Light Gauge Aluminum Co. for an undisclosed sum.  Read More...

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FEATURES

Why Board Designers Should Care about Cleaning

Why Board Designers Should Care about Cleaning

Why boards need to be cleaned – and what designers can do about it.  Read More...

SMT 4.0 and CTF

SMT 4.0 and CTF

AI Industry 4.0-aided manufacturing should incorporate CTF quality methodology.  Read More...

If You Want to Know the Future of CAD, Look to the Past

If You Want to Know the Future of CAD, Look to the Past

Wally Rhines wants you to know history repeats.  Read More...

Trends in Medical Device Technology

Trends in Medical Device Technology

Next-generation devices will rely on 3-D interconnect technology and power “scavenging.”  Read More...

For a Calculator, What Does ‘Accuracy’ Really Mean?

For a Calculator, What Does ‘Accuracy’ Really Mean?

Many of the values we want to estimate are unknowable because the parameters themselves are unknown.  Read More...

The Profile of an EMS Facility is an Elusive Study

The Profile of an EMS Facility is an Elusive Study

Properly evaluating an EMS means going beyond the published stats.  Read More...

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PRODUCTS

FKN Systek Rolls Out K5000 L48 PCB Depanelizer

FKN Systek Rolls Out K5000 L48 PCB Depanelizer

K5000 L48 PCB depanelizer singulates multiple pre-scored PCB panels in one pass.  Read More...

Ucamco Introduces YELO PCB DRC Software

Ucamco Introduces YELO PCB DRC Software

YELO (yield enhancing layout modules) has high-speed multichannel intelligence.  Read More...

DfR Solutions Rolls Out Sherlock Automated Design Analysis v. 6.0

DfR Solutions Rolls Out Sherlock Automated Design Analysis v. 6.0

Sherlock Automated Design Analysis software v. 6.0 is for Solidworks 3-D CAD (http://www.pcdandf.com/pcdesign/menu-research/cad-cam-pcb-software) integration.  Read More...

Fujiploy Debuts Zebra Gold 8000A Connectors

Fujiploy Debuts Zebra Gold 8000A Connectors

Fujipoly Zebra Gold 8000A elastomeric connectors transfer data and power between parallel components and PCBs, while exhibiting electrical resistance of less th...  Read More...

Molex Introduces Coeur CST High-Current Interconnect System

Molex Introduces Coeur CST High-Current Interconnect System

Coeur CST high-current interconnect system features a float design that accommodates pin to socket misalignment, allowing for ease of mating PCB to PCB, PCB to ...  Read More...

Bowman Adds Extended Stage Option for XRF Plating Thickness Instruments

Bowman Adds Extended Stage Option for XRF Plating Thickness Instruments

XRF plating thickness instruments now have extended stage option.  Read More...

DownStream Releases 2018 CAM350, BluePrint-PCB, and DFMStream

DownStream Releases 2018 CAM350, BluePrint-PCB, and DFMStream

Release 2018 for CAM350, BluePrint-PCB, and DFMStream delivers 3D technology for PCB post-processing, including manufacturing data visualization, stack-up defin...  Read More...

Bex Debuts PCB Rinsing Nozzles Series

Bex Debuts PCB Rinsing Nozzles Series

Flat Fan Rinsing Nozzles, manufactured primarily from polypropylene or PVDF (stainless steel is also available), are engineered for final rinses and come in “wa...  Read More...

Atotech Introduces Printoganth RA Electroless Copper Process

Atotech Introduces Printoganth RA Electroless Copper Process

Printoganth RA horizontal electroless copper process was developed to ensure blister-free electroless copper deposition and shiny surface appearance after elect...  Read More...

Frontline Releases InPlan 5.5 Panelization Tool

Frontline Releases InPlan 5.5 Panelization Tool

InPlan 5.5 software is for panelization of rigid and flex PCBs.  Read More...

Frontline Updates InCAM 4.1 Routing Editor

Frontline Updates InCAM 4.1 Routing Editor

InCAM 4.1 routing editor’s functions reportedly include all routing-related tasks.  Read More...

AVX Updates TWD HTMC Tantalum Capacitors

AVX Updates TWD HTMC Tantalum Capacitors

The max. operating temperature for TWD High-Temp Max-Cap (HTMC) series axial leaded, hermetically sealed wet tantalum capacitors is from 125°C to 175°C.  Read More...

Samtec Debuts Flyover QSFP28 Cable

Samtec Debuts Flyover QSFP28 Cable

Flyover QSFP28 cable system permits sideband signaling via press-fit contacts to improve airflow, reduce loss, and mitigate skew.  Read More...

MacDermid Enthone Releases PackagePrep CE Tin S Process

MacDermid Enthone Releases PackagePrep CE Tin S Process

PackagePrep CE Tin S process is for singulated QFN package side walls.  Read More...

Ucamco Rolls Out Reference Gerber Viewer 2.1

Ucamco Rolls Out Reference Gerber Viewer 2.1

Reference Gerber Viewer 2.1 supports drill files in NC or Excellon format. Fabrication data with drill files in NC format can now be viewed.  Read More...

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