Stencils: Not As Simple As They Seem

February 26, 2020 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team

Stephanie Hardin of Integrated Ideas and Technologies Inc. discusses her role in the supply chain as a stencil manufacturer, improvements she sees from micromachined step stencils, and why she believes trying to have standardized stencil layouts is wishful thinking due to the many fluctuating variables.

I-007e Micro Webinar: Primary Flight Control Case Study on Condensation and Coverage

February 26, 2020 | I-Connect007 Editorial Team

The seventh episode of the popular webinar series “Coatings Uncoated!” is now available to view. Author of "The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to Conformal Coatings for Harsh Environments" and topic expert Phil Kinner from Electrolube shares highly focused educational information on conformal coating and encapsulation. If you are in the assembly business, an EMS, or responsible for specifying conformal coating and/or encapsulation, then this free series is for you.

Powerful Prototypes: An Open-source Adventure

February 26, 2020 | Duane Benson, Screaming Circuits

Duane Benson describes the latest board design project he has been working on in his off-hours—a motion-sensitive lapel pin—including compromises, mistakes, and lessons...

Punching Out! Down to 199

February 25, 2020 | Tom Kastner, GP Ventures, Ltd.

According to the database at Tom Kastner's firm, the number of PCB companies in North America is now down to 199. This is a psychologically significant number for the industry. Tom unpacks this number, provides insights on trends, and...

One World, One Industry: IPC APEX EXPO 2020—A Special Anniversary Year

February 3, 2020 | John Mitchell, IPC--Association Connecting Electronics Industries

This year marks the 20th anniversary of IPC APEX EXPO, and IPC is thrilled to celebrate this event milestone with attendees, exhibitors, and presenters. Their dedication to and involvement in IPC APEX EXPO is directly responsible for...