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As experts in the manufacture and assembly of printed circuit boards, we work to make our blog a helpful resource on PCB topics and the industries that we work with, including automotive, consumer electronics, aerospace and many more. Here you'll find insights into PCB design, tech trends, assembly issues, and trending topics in the general news media as they relate to printed circuit board technology.

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Category Archives: Manufacturing

Printed Circuit Board and Tech Trends for 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

The end of 2014 is upon us and organizations are getting ready to unveil their product lines for the next year. Consumers are anxiously waiting to see the new technology that will debut and how companies are improving upon their … Continue reading →

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Collaboration Essential for Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

The ability for a printed circuit board designer to collaborate with the rest of his or her team is essential for on-time product delivery and quality. As electronic products hitting the market need to be faster and smaller than their … Continue reading →

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Thin PCBs Are Growing in the Marketplace

Posted on November 13, 2014 by

It is not a secret that mobile electronics such as phones, tablets and wearables are slimming down when it comes to design. At the same time, product manufacturers are able to extract even more power from printed circuit boards and … Continue reading →

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Printed Circuit Boards Leading to Greater Connectivity

Posted on November 13, 2014 by

Each new piece of technology that enters the marketplace boasts new features and promises to be smarter and faster than its predecessors. In this Internet Age we live in, connectivity is essential for communication, business productivity and our economic wellbeing. … Continue reading →

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PCBs for Car Computers

Posted on October 24, 2014 by

Even if you are an engineer and know the inner workings inside and out, even your computer at home will fail from time to time. Whether it is from overheating or programming errors computer troubles can cause headaches and significant … Continue reading →

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Customizing Printed Circuit Boards and Consumer Electronics

Posted on October 24, 2014 by

A growing trend in consumer electronics is the desire of the customer to get a customized product tailored to their individual needs. This is either accomplished with a completely custom product that is built from the ground up, such as … Continue reading →

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Potential Trends Found at PCB West 2014

Posted on October 17, 2014 by

The PCB West Conference & Exhibition, a major tradeshow for the printed circuit board design and manufacturing industry, took place in Santa Clara, California, at the beginning of September. PCB West is a great place for manufacturers and designers to … Continue reading →

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Recycling Printed Circuit Boards in the Future

Posted on October 3, 2014 by

According to an article by The Guardian, there were more than 1.8 billion mobile phones purchased worldwide in 2013. However, it is projected that only three percent of these devices will be recycled. Whether consumers are opting to just throw … Continue reading →

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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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