The Role of Parylene Conformal Coatings in Next-gen Electronics

August 19, 2019 | Tim Seifert, Specialty Coating Systems

Designers and manufacturers of electronics are under pressure to make packages smaller, lighter, and more environmentally friendly, while ensuring that their new technologies perform reliably in their operating environments. This article takes a closer look at Parylene conformal coatings and the role they can play in helping manufacturers address current and future challenges in the electronics industry.

Extending Field of View in Advanced Imaging Systems

August 12, 2019 | DARPA

The military relies on advanced imaging systems for a number of critical capabilities and applications – from Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and situational awareness to weapon sights. These powerful systems enable defense users to capture and analyze visual data, providing key insights both on and off the battlefield.

Avoid Failures in PCB Production With Compliance Control

August 8, 2019 | Team Elmatica, Elmatica

Failures and reliability in the printed circuit industry are usually considered in the context of quality claims and non-conformity. This is a logical approach; however, there is a new context where these aspects are under close...

The Government Circuit: Trump Praises Industry on Workforce Issues, IPC Launches Grassroots Platform

August 7, 2019 | Chris Mitchell, IPC

July was a fun, productive month for IPC on the government relations front. Most notably, IPC’s workforce development efforts were recognized at the White House in Washington and on a factory floor in Michigan. On another front,...

Testing Todd: What Do You Mean 'Passed' Isn't Enough?

August 5, 2019 | Todd Kolmodin, Gardien Services, USA

From a reliability standpoint, we need to quickly assess what risk we may have uncovered when faults are detected during electrical test. "Passed" is not always passed. We must be diligent to scrutinize the failures found...