Emerging European models to retain competitiveness sees Industry 4.0 as Germany’s newest drive to build industrial strength. One of the key principles behind it is flexibility of planning, to be able to quickly adjust production…
Insights into the battle against counterfeit semiconductor products, which is vital to ensuring safety and control in electronics manufacturing. As with every type of product, ranging from jewelry to wine to currency, semiconductor products can…
In PCB circuit assemblies the trend is moving to more SMD components with finer pitch connections. The majority of the assemblies still have a small amount of through hole (THT) components. Some of them cannot…
There is a strong desire to develop advanced packaging that can meet the growing demand for miniaturization, high-speed performance, and flexibility for handheld, portable, in vivo, and implantable devices. Tampering of electronic components is a…
Automotive electronics manufacturers are facing significant challenges with respect to the thermo-mechanical reliability requirements of solder joints. First, there is the increasing harshness of the operating environment as electronic control modules are placed closer to…
In 2014, the EIPC (European Institute of Printed Circuits) hosted the 13th Electronic Circuits World Convention (ECWC13) from 7 – 9 May alongside SMT Hybrid Packaging which took place from 6 – 8 May in…
Where the industry stands today in the face of disruptive business models and technologies that revolutionize manufacturing. Members of the Sustainable Electronics Manufacturing (SEM) Working Group convened at the “Electronics Day” held at SMT in…
A round-up of industry news from OnBoard Technology´s editorial focus covering high-level assembly design, production technologies and equipment. Subjects of interest include Advanced Materials, SBU, MIDs, Area Array, Flip-Chip, MCMs, HDI, HDP, Leadfree Soldering and more…
As the most comprehensive multi-channel media initiative dedicated to the electronics manufacturing industry, Sustainable Development and OnBoard Technology provide an integrated editorial platform for your digital and print campaigns surrounding materials, tools and equipment for design,…
As of 2014, OnBoard Technology, the international magazine dedicated to PCB Design, Manufacturing, Assembly and Test is integrated in Hadrian Media’s multi-channel platform bringing you SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, the ID Publications and OnBoard Technology. Follow the link…