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SMTnet Express, October 27, 2022, Subscribers: 24,948, Companies: 11,636, Users: 27,518

█ Electronics Manufacturing Technical Articles

3D Printed Electronics for Printed Circuit Structures

Printed electronics is a familiar term that is taking on more meaning as the technology matures. Flexible electronics is sometimes referred to as a subset of this and the printing approach is one of the enabling factors for roll to roll processes. Printed electronics is improving in performance and has many applications that compete directly with printed circuit boards. The advantage of roll to roll is the speed of manufacturing, the large areas possible, and a reduction in costs. As this technology continues to mature, it is also merging with the high profile 3D printing. (...)

This paper will show working demonstrations of printed circuit structures, the obstacles, and the potential future of 3D printed electronics.

Credits: nScrypt Inc.

Additive manufacturing frontier: 3D printing electronics

3D printing is disrupting the design and manufacture of electronic products. 3D printing electronics offers great potential to build complex object with multiple functionalities. Particularly, it has shown the unique ability to make embedded electronics, 3D structural electronics, conformal electronics, stretchable electronics, etc. 3D printing electronics has been considered as the next frontier in additive manufacturing and printed electronics. Over the past five years, a large number of studies and efforts regarding 3D printing electronics have been carried out by both academia and industries. In this paper, a comprehensive review of recent advances and significant achievements in 3D printing electronics is provided. Furthermore, the prospects, challenges and trends of 3D printing electronics are discussed. Finally, some promising solutions for producing electronics with 3D printing are presented.

Credit: Xian Jiaotong University

Approaches for additive manufacturing of 3D electronic applications

Additive manufacturing processes typically used for mechanical parts can be combined with enhanced technologies for electronics production to enable a highly flexible manufacturing of personalized 3D electronic devices. To illustrate different approaches for implementing electrical and electronic functionality, conductive paths and electronic components were embedded in a powder bed printed substrate using an enhanced 3D printer. In addition, a modified Aerosol Jet printing process and assembly technologies adapted from the technology of Molded Interconnect Devices were applied to print circuit patterns and to electrically interconnect components on the surface of the 3D substrates.

Credits: Institute for Factory Automation and Production Systems (FAPS)

Additively Manufactured mm-Wave Multichip Modules With Fully Printed "Smart" Encapsulation Structures

This article presents the first time that an millimeter-wave (mm-wave) multichip module (MCM) with on-demand "smart" encapsulation has been fabricated utilizing additive manufacturing technologies. RF and dc interconnects were fabricated using inkjet printing, while the encapsulation was realized using 3-D printing. Inkjet-printed interconnects feature superior RF performance, better mechanical reliability, and on-demand, low-cost fabrication process.

Credit: Georgia Institute of Technology

3D Assembly Process a Look at Today and Tomorrow

The world of electronics continues to increase functional densities on products. One of the ways to increase density of a product is to utilize more of the 3 dimensional spaces available. Traditional printed circuit boards utilize the x/y plane and many miniaturization techniques apply to the x/y space savings, such as smaller components, finer pitches, and closer component to component distances.

This paper will explore the evolution of 3D assembly techniques, starting from flexible circuit technology, cavity assembly, embedded technology, 3 dimensional surface mount assembly, etc.

Credit: Flex (Flextronics International)

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█ Printed Circuit Board Assembly & PCB Design Forum

Skew error at axis G1F-Y -- Hello all, I was looking at a Samsung SM421-f component placing machine and it's throwing up an error that was not described in the troubleshooting guide. Anytime I try to move the camera or home it the machine stops and the screen says that a skew error was found at axis G1F-Y. Most I can tell from what is the handbook it might be a motor problem in the y axis servo or possibly the actuator. I cannot perform most of the diagnostics or other functions without the machine stopping and trying to home (which it fails every time) I am at a complete loss here as none of this is covered in the manuals so any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

Camtastic 2000 -- Hi does anyone know where I can download Camtastic 2000 ? Thanks

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█ SMT, PCB Electronics Assembly Manufacturing News

Antioxidant Silver Soldering Tin Lead Free Solder Bar SN100C

I.C.T has been working with suppliers to develop environmentally friendly lead-free solders and related materials and can now supply products that deliver high reliability. We also stand ready to work with customers in developing improved soldering materials and processes.Our objective is maximizing customer satisfaction by achieving the best possible quality and yield....

Dongguan Intercontinental Technology Co., Ltd.

I.C.T. - Antioxidant Silver Soldering Tin Lead Free Solder Bar SN100C

Attendees can Meet, Greet, Connect and Expand their Network at IPC APEX EXPO 2023

IPC APEX EXPO 2023 attendees can meet with electronics industry innovators and connect with peers all in one place at the San Diego Convention Center, January 21 to 26, 2023....

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

Sherry Stepp Honored with SMTA Excellence in Leadership Award

KYZEN is pleased to announce that the SMTA has honored Sherry Stepp, Global Marketing Manager, with a 2022 Members of Distinction Award. Stepp was chosen for an Excellence in Leadership Award. Recipients of the Members of Distinction awards are selected for showing exceptional dedication to the association and the electronics manufacturing industry....

KYZEN Corporation

kYZEN - Sherry Stepp Receives SMTA Award

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█ Electronics Manufacturing & Assembly Events Calendar

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Nov. 21 to Nov. 22, 2022

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Dec. 09, 2022

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Summary of Qualifications: Rank 1st Diploma Of Engineering In Electronics Engineering In 2022. In-plant training at Patna.

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█ PCB Design & Assembly Industry Associations

Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA)

SMTA is a non-profit international association of companies and individuals (totalling 4,000) involved in all aspects of advanced electronics assembly, surface mount and related technologies.

Membership Info | SMTA Certification | Bookstore | Upcoming Events

Association Connecting Electronics Industries (IPC)

IPC is a US-based trade association dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its nearly 2,600 member companies which represent all facets of the electronic interconnection industry, including design, printed wiring board manufacturing and electronics assembly.

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