Electronics Assembly - Articles - Page 18

Microwave Curing of Epoxy

Microwaves offer advantages over UV light and heat when curing epoxies.

October 6, 2021

Adhesives that cure in a short time tend to be unstable during storage, while adhesives that are stable during storage tend to cure slowly. As a result, either heat or ultraviolet radiation is often used to hasten curing.

Assembly Presses for Low-Force Applications

When a press application requires 1,000 pounds of force or less, manufacturers increasingly prefer an electromechanical servo press to a manual or pneumatic one.

Jim Camillo

September 3, 2021

Clearly defined processes and parameters are highly valued in assembly. But, that doesn't mean there is no room for a little flexibility now and then.

STMicroelectronics Aims for 50 Percent Renewable Power at Moroccan Plant

August 25, 2021

BOUSKOURA, Morocco—The global semiconductor company STMicroelectronics says it hopes to procure half of the energy needed for its plant here through wind power by 2022, compared to only 1 percent currently.

IPC Launches New Course to Teach Engineers About Electronics Assembly

August 24, 2021

BANNOCKBURN, IL—The trade association IPC has launched its newest workforce development training course, "Electronics Assembly for Engineers.” Students earn an IPC Certificate of Completion after finishing the 24 hours of course content.

Hentec/RPS Expands Assembly Capacity, Publishes Tech Paper on Selective Soldering

August 23, 2021

NEWMAN LAKE, WA—Hentec Industries/RPS Automation, a manufacturer of selective soldering and test equipment for electronics, has expanded its assembly and production workforce, and published an 8-page technical paper entitled “Techniques for Selective Soldering High Thermal Mass and Fine-Pitch Components.”

Electrically Conductive Adhesives Market to Reach $4 Billion by 2027

August 20, 2021

NEW YORK—A recently released report, "Global Electrically Conductive Adhesives Industry," projects the global market for electrically conductive adhesives to grow at a compound annual rate of 7.3 percent over the next six years and reach $4 billion by 2027.

Factory of the Future

Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory

A Cold War era facility is a shining example of 21st century digital manufacturing.

Austin Weber

August 17, 2021

Schneider Electric's factory in Lexington, KY, has been mass-producing electrical equipment for more than 60 years. But, the low-mix, high-volume assembly plant is not sitting back and living in the past. Instead, it has become a state-of-the-art showcase for the future of digital manufacturing.

Five Things: Additive Manufacturing

August 5, 2021

The BMW Group is using generative design software and additive manufacturing to make production parts at an industrial scale.

What’s New With Labels and Label Printers

Durable materials and proven printing methods ensure a high-quality label for any size part.

Jim Camillo

August 5, 2021

Like workers in other industries, those on assembly lines can never afford to take the wrong things for granted. Assuming that automation will always be reliable or that just-good-enough products will keep customers coming back definitely shows a lack of foresight.

Injection Lap Riveting

A new process, injection lap riveting, is showing promise for joining dissimilar metals.

John Sprovieri

August 3, 2021

Bus bars are an essential component of electric vehicles. This metallic strip or bar efficiently distributes electrical power from high-energy battery packs to electric motors and other devices.