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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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Why Every Project Should Start with a Prototyping Board

Prototyping is, or it should be, a natural part of the production and development process. This is how you will be able to test your efforts and ensure that you’re on the right track with your printed circuit boards (PCBs) … Continue reading

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Innovation in PCB Circuit Design: Get to Know Your Options for Prototyping

Circuit design has changed significantly over the years, as with most industries where innovation and technology step in and help provide a better way forward. For companies that need prototyping for circuit boards, there are several options available today. Fortunately, … Continue reading

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PCBs: Creating the Best Printed Circuit Boards

Printed circuit boards remain one of the most important types of technology in today’s world. Without PCBs, it would be impossible to have all the different pieces of tech that we know and love. You wouldn’t have a small phone … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Prototyping Board Design

Are you creating a new printed circuit board design? Even though you might feel that you know exactly how to design the PCB, you will want to have a prototype first. Prototyping board design carries with it several advantages. Below, … Continue reading

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Understanding Surface Mount Technology

Technology gets better and better all the time. There are gadgets and electrical components in most places today, from the phones that we have in our pockets to our vehicles, televisions, and just about everything else that we see and … Continue reading

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Reasons You Need a Quality Prototyping Board

Are you designing a new printed circuit board? Whether you are creating a board for the latest and greatest gadget, a project for the military, or even just a hobbyist project, you don’t want to rush with your design. You … Continue reading

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Improve Your Circuit Design

Take a moment to consider the sheer number of printed circuit boards (PCBs) that you encounter in a given day. There are circuits boards on your phone, your computer, tablet, vehicle, television, and countless other pieces of equipment. If you … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Board Design and Microvias

Printed circuit boards are becoming smaller and smaller thanks to all the innovations in technology. It is possible to fit more into smaller spaces with the use of high density interconnect PCBs, as well as microvias. Although microvias have been … Continue reading

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The Benefits of Multilayer PCBs

Printed circuit boards are found in many different types of electronics today from the computers you use, to phones, cameras, and so much more. They are a standard part of everyday life, even though most people do not think about … Continue reading

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Make Circuit Board Assembly and Design Easier

Are you designing a circuit board for use with a prototype piece of equipment you are making? Do you need to have a new design that can then be made for fast mass production for a product that will be … Continue reading

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