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FEATURES

FABRICATION
Cost Comparison of Complex PCB Fabrication using Traditional Sequential Lamination Methods versus Interconnect with Conductive Paste
As feature sizes become smaller, the cost of PCB fabrication goes up. Sequential lamination of complex circuit boards, in particular, is a time-consuming and expensive process. This study analyzes costs associated with traditional methods compared with an alternative that uses conductive paste as interconnect between cores.
by Chet A. Palesko, Amy J. Palesko, James Haley And Catherine Shearer

DESIGN TRADEOFFS
Are Tight Tolerances Costing You Money?
Does a tighter tolerance guarantee superior quality and better function, or just a higher unit cost? A look at the tradeoffs.
by Robert Simon

CHEMICAL LABELING
GHS Timeline Update
The latest OSHA hazard communication requirements go into effect next year, impacting manufacturers and all facilities which use chemicals. Are you ready?
by Scott Mazur

FIRST PERSON

• CAVEAT LECTOR
  Who will we have left to rely on when the chips are down?
  Mike Buetow

MONEY MATTERS

• ROI
  Too big not to fail?
  Peter Bigelow
  

• FOCUS ON BUSINESS
  False promises.
  Joseph Fama

TECH TALK

• DESIGNER’S NOTEBOOK
  Optimizing the parts library.
  Danit Atar

• TEST AND INSPECTION
  Revenue rehabilitation.
  Robert Boguski