Assembly design kits will greatly increase efficiency, but custom methods prevail for now. Process design kits (PDKs) play an ...

No user-serviceable parts inside? Give me a break! The head unit is tough to get to, but the PCBs within the chassis use ...

For example, the tolerance in timing skew between parallel signals in a multi-drop environment is approaching the practical limit achievable in low-cost FR4 printed circuit ... Simplified block ...

In this interview, Chris Urban shares his work in automation, his DIY PLC trainers, and how his social media presence helps inspire other makers.

A printing technology, inspired by the resilience of tree root systems, is set to redefine the future of conformal ...

Those of us familiar with PCB work would agree that anything that helps hold probes secure and hands-free to components, ...

In the ever-evolving world of electronics manufacturing, innovation often takes center stage. However, some traditional methods continue to play a vital role in producing reliable and durable ...

Although DIY PCB making has made great strides since the early days of chemical etching, there’s one fly in the ointment: vias. These connect individual layers of the board with a conductive ...

It is generally agreed that, on average, 40% to 60% of the defects generated by a surface mount production line can ...

WATERLOOVILLE, UK – Jiva, a sustainable materials business in Waterlooville, has enjoyed a busy start to the year. The company has raised £245,206 through an oversubscribed online crowdfunder to drive ...

Some materials let electricity pass through them easily. These materials are known as electrical conductors. Metal is used in plugs to allow electricity to transfer from the wall socket, through ...