The solder limit subject has been a “hot potato” for a quite some time, with lots of discussions around the «new» requirement from UL. The requirement was brought to attention by UL’s Emma Hudson early 2018, where they demand that all UL Types must be re-approved regarding solder limits. How can we solve this situation, […]
Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) are the fundamental part of all electronic devices, making the electronic components connect and also work as Thermal Management. With this in mind, it’s a good idea when designing a PCB, to always have Thermal Management in mind. How many layers, how thick are they, what materials are used, copper content, […]
At Elmatica we prioritize IT. Improving our systems to simplify the internal and external flow when procuring a PCB, is always on top of the agenda. We cheer on digitalization. This week several departments met for a three-day workshop, to discuss, test, and make sure all the information for the new system is aligned. The goal: a system […]
The Princess of Andes What does wool from the camelid animal Vicuna have in common with printed circuits? Wool from the camelid animal vicuna which lives in the high alpine areas of the Andes is the fiber for the rich ones. It is worn by those who can afford a coat of USD 20,000. Five hundred […]
Speed and direction – where are we going? During APEX some weeks ago, the subtitle of the fair, was “The Velocity of Technology”. What did IPC mean with this? To be honest, I have not asked them, but I have my own understanding. For me, the Velocity of technology has two components – speed and […]
When you want to reach full digitalization, you have to adapt to a digital mindset. How do we achieve this you might wonder? The key is to map all your functions, demands, inputs, outputs and the interactions requested. Focus on storage, sharing and reuse of the same data and then start the change. To see the […]
Every day you can read about the Internet of Things (IoT), API, Industry 4.0, and automation in the news. The future is not something seen in movies (like we did back in the Eighties when Back to the Future seemed like Utopia), we know better. The future is now and all the new products and […]
Wednesday started like a San Diego day should, clear blue skies and a big, warming sun. I can like that! On my way into APEX I met Patty Goldman, Managing Editor of PCB007Magazine, and of course, I had to take a selfie with her. Have you seen our column in the PCB007Magazine? I arrived […]
It’s raining! What? San Diego without a clear blue sky and warming sun? Still, rain or no rain – the Expo is waiting, and what an amazing day it turned out to be! I kick-started the day with energy from the main Keynote speech by Jared Cohen talking about the big technology disruptions. Jared gave […]
Another sunny day in San Diego! On my way to the Convention center, I pass the Majestic’s Petco Park, the stadium is next neighbor to the historic Gaslamp Quarter where I live. Super surroundings. The day with P for presentations Today is definitely the most hectic day. Design forum starts up at 07:30, my presentation on […]
