In the year 2022, the pandemic caused by Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will continue to have a broad influence on our lives. Here are some interesting things regarding the key trends that will have the largest influence in 2022. The most prominent trends in 2022 will most likely center on the convergence of technological trends as…
Electronic devices shaped modern civilization’s way of life, and at the core of every electronics is the Printed Circuit Board (PCB). In 2021, it’s safe to say that they are everywhere. That was true ten years ago, and even more so today, as technology shifts. In recent years, technology has been evolving at a more…
For many years, lead solder was the only type of solder available for connecting electronic components. But in 2006, all of that changed when the European Union (EU) issued a Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, banning lead solder in electronics manufacturing. While the directive was enforced in Europe, American industries have begun embracing these…
Circuit boards are present in virtually every piece of electronic equipment, machinery, device, and vehicle in the modern age. Though some types of electronics are more critical than the rest, especially those used in industries such as medical, military, and aerospace, where the failure of electronics can have fatal consequences. Aerospace electronics, more specifically, may…
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly is a complex process involving the interaction of many small components. Each has its role in supporting the whole electronic device. If even one part fails, the entire circuit board may fail as a whole. That alone should tell you how important it is to know the primary function of…
2020 left a disruption in manufacturing as companies paused operations and adapted to operate with fewer people. This US Chamber of Commerce Foundation study finds that more than half of the US states (28) have more open jobs than available workers to fill them. Even before the pandemic, the skills gap already plagued the labor…
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD), is the sudden flow of electricity between two electrically charged objects. This is the same static shock we get when walking across a carpet and then touching a doorknob afterward. This unwanted flow of electricity can disable or severely damage sensitive electronics. As more devices today and in the future get more…
2020 was a year of unprecedented lockdowns that were implemented to control the outbreak. These then sparked simultaneous massive economic repercussions all over the world. For the electronics industry, especially, it has been one turbulent year. Fortunately, 2021 gave the world a chance to hit the reset button. This article will talk about the electronic…
The auto industry is a massive worldwide industry made up of large multinational corporations responsible for producing cars, trucks, and buses for mass transit. These automakers are often referred to as (OEMs) Original Equipment Manufacturers, like Toyota, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation, Volkswagen, and many more. These companies are then supported by their multi-tiered…
Electronics manufacturers often have problems when dealing with dramatic design innovations of electronic devices. The requirements can sometimes contradict one another. For example, the product needs to be light but, at the same time, durable enough to withstand harsh environments prone to high heat and vibration Then there’s also the case of increased…