The excitement of seeing a new system operate for the first time is deflated when a component releases your arch-nemesis: magic smoke.
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The merging of ECAD and MCAD allows virtual simulation of the manufacturing process and reduces validation gaps that can happen when design efforts happen independently.
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Article #2 Electronics Innovation Series. A sustainable electronics future must be driven by manufacturers and supported by suppliers.
Meet Keiron Printing Technologies: the startup building the next generation microfabrication machine
A young team with a new technology are currently creating a revolution in the world of printed electronics. In their modern, brand-new lab at the High Tech Plaza, they will be developing a device that can deposit any material on any substrate at a very rapid pace.
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PWB and PCB are two commonly inter-used terms in the industry of consumer electronics. The former means printed wiring board and the latter, short for printed circuit board. This article explores their similarities and subtle differences; their uses, types, and benefits to the electronics industry.
Researchers at Texas A&M University and ExxonMobil are developing a method to reprocess petroleum coke — a byproduct of refining crude oil — into a sustainable, high-value alternative.
SMT stands for Surface-mount Technology, a method of soldering components directly onto a PCB. This article delves into the concept of SMT and the manufacturing process, as well as the benefits, drawbacks, and related terms.
Most of the electronics that we use in our daily lives have printed circuit boards as the underlying hardware, which integrates all the passive components and integrated circuits to make complex circuitry. In this article, we discuss the key differences between PCBA and PCB.
As critical components in contemporary computing, choosing between ASICs and FPGAs carries significant implications, underscoring the importance of understanding their unique strengths and trade-offs in the constantly evolving digital landscape.
In this episode, we talk about why minimization of speakers and energy storage devices is crucial for the next generation of electronics and medical devices.
Researchers have developed a new material for an electronic component that can be used in a wider range of applications than its predecessors. Such components will help create electronic circuits that emulate the human brain and that are more efficient at performing machine-learning tasks.
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Article #1 Electronics Innovation Series. Enabling continued innovation while dealing with the constraints of supply chain uncertainty is a task for both designers and suppliers.
Mitigating electronics manufacturing delays starts with understanding where manufacturing processes can go wrong. We’ve highlighted the four key reasons here, giving you a starting point if you struggle with on-time deliveries.
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Design for Manufacturing (DFM) builds upon five tenets that should apply to the decision chain starting from project initiation. This critical step within the manufacturing development cycle merges design requirements with production methods to create the best end results.
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With today’s most advanced cloud manufacturing platforms, users can access the full capabilities needed to move seamlessly between prototyping, testing, and full-scale production
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