Process Improvement
The DfM Continuum
Design and manufacturing often are thought of as separate processes, with some interdependencies. But absent a feedback loop, development will be marred by unnecessary defects and re-spins.
by John Isaac and Bruce Isbell
Signal Integrity
Open 'Eyes' in the Frequency Domain
Although final performance is measured in the time domain, a detour may be the faster route to a signal integrity solution.
by Dr. Eric Bogatin
Screen Printing
Divining Value in Screen Printer Ownership
The purchase price of a capital item is only one element of value, but it can be one that is disproportionately influential in the purchase decision. A look at how some companies are matching equipment requirements with new ways to evaluate cost-of-ownership.
by Trevor Warren
Screen Printing
Why Mixed Signal Calls for Precise Stencils
Stencil accuracy has a direct bearing on the correct thermal profile.
by Zulki Khan
Materials Engineering
Heat Transfer in LED Assembly
LEDs may seem cool to the touch, but they all produce heat. So while they offer significant benefits over filament and fluorescent lighting, dissipating heat within an LED assembly involves the selection and use of thermally conductive and (usually) electrically insulating materials.
by Chuck Neve
Service Excellence
The Big Mack Attack
For two years running, Mack Technologies has taken home top honors in Circuits Assembly's Service Excellence Awards. Its secret? A customer service strategy based on execution performance and using data, derived through open and honest communication with customers, to drive improvements in performance.
by Mike Buetow
Sherman's Market
No more dips for chips.
Sandra Winkler
Database
Back to school.
Pete Waddell
ROI
Fixing process improvement.
Peter Bigelow
Focus on Business
Improve workers' lives, improve the bottom line.
Susan Mucha
Real World EMC
Designing out radiated emissions.
Dr. Eric Bogatin
Final Finishes
Process flow and routine analysis.
Lenora Toscano
Screen Printing
Maintaining the printer.
Clive Ashmore
Selective Soldering
Hot for preheat.
Alan Cable
Tech Tips
Corrosion mitigation.
ACI Technologies Inc.
Test and Inspection
Machine programming.
Tan Beng Chye
Getting Lean
Balancing tradeoffs of waste elimination.
Ryan Wooten
Wave Soldering Troubleshooting
Lifted parts.
Paul Lotosky
The Defects Database
Undissolved fluxes under low-standoff parts.
Dr. Davide Di Maio
Technical Abstracts
In case you missed it.
Off the Shelf