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Light Fixation Revolutionizes Two-Part Epoxies

Karl Bitzer

August 8, 2019

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Two-component epoxies are suitable for structural bonding and protective potting. For many industrial applications, the time lapse before reaching initial strength has been deemed a major disadvantage, until now.

DFMA lets engineers focus on what they do best

Jon Quigley

July 15, 2019

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Raptor Performance in Concord, NC, designs and manufactures custom electronics for racing motorcycles and automobiles. The company's products are not for hobbyists, these are professional-grade parts.

Flex’s multi-industry success is by design

Zoe Leduc

June 4, 2019

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For Flex, there isn't a question of what can't they do, but what they will do next. The 50-year-old company began manufacturing electronic products, something it still does today, but has expanded to offer end-to-end production across the globe.

Assembly Plants at the Forefront of Industry 4.0

The Future is Now

Austin Weber

May 10, 2019

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Factories of the future will feature advanced technology, such as additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, data analytics and digital twins. While many manufacturers are still ramping up their Industry 4.0 initiatives, several assembly plants are already at the forefront. They are embracing the Fourth Industrial Revolution and reaping the benefits.

Manufacturers Get Selective When Soldering Rigid-Flex PCBs

Jim Camillo

May 6, 2019

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As the miniaturization trend in electronics continues, rigid-flex PCBs grow in popularity. This is because they require up to 60 percent less space than standard PCBs.

Mass Production of iPhones to Start in India

April 16, 2019

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TAIPEI, TAIWAN—Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou said Monday that the iPhone will go into mass production in India this year, a shift for the largest assembler of Apple Inc.’s handsets that has long concentrated production in China.

What You Should Know About Curing Lamps

The right lamp is crucial for optimal curing of adhesives

Robert Saller

April 9, 2019

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UV-curing adhesives are often the first choice for fast and efficient bonding of components. Able to cure within seconds, these adhesives allow high throughputs to be achieved in serial production.

Upgraded PCB Assembly Line Gives Manufacturer the VIP Treatment

Jim Camillo

April 4, 2019

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Ensuring that every product is a high-quality one has been a standard practice at the VIP-VIRANT Group (VVG) since it opened its doors in Komenda, Slovenia, in 1995.

ENF Technology to Build US Headquarters in Texas

April 2, 2019

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KYLE, TX—South Korea-based ENF Technology Co. Ltd., a provider of electronic materials to Samsung and the U.S. high-tech market, will build a $45 million headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility here. The company plans to initially hire 45 to 50 employees, and up to 80 total in the future.

Going All-In for Assembly Plants

John Sprovieri

April 1, 2019

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Remember Super Bowl XLIV between the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts? With the Saints trailing 10-6 at halftime, Saints coach Sean Payton made one of the gutsiest gambles in NFL history, calling for an onside kick to start the second half.

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Light Fixation Revolutionizes Two-Part Epoxies

DFMA lets engineers focus on what they do best

Flex’s multi-industry success is by design

Assembly Plants at the Forefront of Industry 4.0

Manufacturers Get Selective When Soldering Rigid-Flex PCBs

Mass Production of iPhones to Start in India

What You Should Know About Curing Lamps

Upgraded PCB Assembly Line Gives Manufacturer the VIP Treatment

ENF Technology to Build US Headquarters in Texas

Going All-In for Assembly Plants

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