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CONFORMAL COATINGS
Competitive Analysis of Parylene Coatings Based on Metrology
A study comparing the quality and performance of four Parylene C coatings investigated whether variations in surface roughness, contact angle, and crystallinity values affect environmental protection performance. Despite differences in the coatings, similar results were seen throughout.
by Sean Clancy, Ph.D.

THE FUTURE
Electronics 2020: What Will the Industry Look Like?
Robots, DNA-based circuits, 3D printers, supply chain migration: These are just some of the challenges – and opportunities – the electronics industry is facing today. What leading electronics experts see in the design and manufacturing landscape the next several years.
by Mike Buetow

FIRST PERSON

• CAVEAT LECTOR
  Supply chain woes.
  Mike Buetow

MONEY MATTERS

• ROI
  It’s a material world, but it’s also a small one (and getting smaller).
  Peter Bigelow
  

TECH TALK

• GETTING LEAN
  Bringing Lean to the third world.
  Peter Sognefest
• TECH TIPS
  Starved joints.
  Roy Akber
• TEST AND INSPECTION
  Big is not always beautiful. Sometimes big customers bring big pain.
  Robert Boguski

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