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Category Archives: Development

DIY Electronics Projects Using Printed Circuit Boards

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

  They say that necessity is the mother of invention. However, some of the greatest steps forward in society have been taken when things are discovered accidentally. It is a thrill for students, hobbyists and professionals to tinker with their … Continue reading →

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Batteries and Printed Circuit Boards for Next-Gen Products

Posted on September 26, 2014 by

  As a consumer, you know how frustrating it is seeing your computer or phone battery drop and not being able to get through an entire day without your charger. This frustration could be a thing of the past, however, … Continue reading →

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New Materials Ahead for Printed Circuit Board Production

Posted on September 19, 2014 by

When it comes to different materials available to engineers in the electronics industry, silicon has emerged as a clear leader. However, as products get smaller and more powerful, each printed circuit board is being asked to do the same while … Continue reading →

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Printed Circuit Board and More: A Look at iPhone 6

Posted on September 12, 2014 by

The big news in the tech world this week is the announcement of the latest iPhones by Apple and the all-new Apple Watch that is set to debut next year.  While we have come to expect the latest and greatest … Continue reading →

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Fabric Printed Circuit Boards Can Take Wearables to the Next Level

Posted on September 5, 2014 by

  Engineers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University are currently working on a fabric knitted with wiring that can support printed circuit boards. If the technology is successful, it can lead to clothing that would include a number of devices used … Continue reading →

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A Printed Circuit Board, A Self-Folding Robot and Origami

Posted on August 29, 2014 by

With robots becoming cheaper to produce, more time and resources are being spent on developing advanced skill sets and features that will benefit society as a whole. A recent article in The New York Times highlighted a self-folding robot made … Continue reading →

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Printed Circuit Board Helps Make Hand Washing Fun

Posted on August 22, 2014 by

  The most innovative products that strike a chord with consumers and take over the marketplace are the ones that simplify even the most basic and mundane tasks. Designers in France are developing a product that does just that. Mechanical … Continue reading →

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Printed Circuit Boards Vital in Future of Traffic Control

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

Driving down the street, you may not give a second though to the traffic lights on nearly every corner. For the past hundred years or so traffic lights have helped control the flow of cars moving through cities in an … Continue reading →

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Fitness Tracking for Athletes with Printed Circuit Boards

Posted on August 8, 2014 by

  In addition to consumer electronics and industrial applications that support growth in our economy, printed circuit boards help scientists and doctors understand more about our health and how we live as human beings. A rising trend for using technology … Continue reading →

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High Performance PCB Design & Manufacturing | Military Applications – Advanced Circuits

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

According to an article published by Technology Review, electronic items in U.S. homes are estimated to have used 12 percent less energy in 2013 than they did in 2010. This is significant because during the same time frame nearly a … Continue reading →

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