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MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions’ New Book Now Available for Download
March 29, 2024 | I-Connect007Estimated reading time: 1 minute
I-Connect007 is pleased to announce the launch of The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to… Encapsulating Sustainability for Electronics by Beth Turner at MacDermid Alpha Electronics Solutions. The latest in a series of educational books published by I-Connect007, this book is an introductory guide to understanding encapsulation resins and a tool for application troubleshooting.
Peer Reviewer Dr. Helmut Schweigart, from Zestron Europe, offered his recommendation of the book, stating, “Readers will learn the advantages and disadvantages of different encapsulation materials and the importance of the application process. Turner is always conscious of the need for sustainability when it comes to the encapsulation of electronic assemblies.”
Download your free copy today at I-Connect007.com/ese.
We hope you enjoy The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to… Encapsulating Sustainability for Electronics.
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What’s Next for PCB Materials? I-Connect007 Podcast Series Turns to Supply Chain Resilience
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Vuzix Ships Follow-On Production Order from Major Defense Customer for Waveguide-Based AR
04/06/2026 | PRNewswireVuzix® Corporation, a leading supplier of AI-powered smart glasses, waveguides, and augmented reality technologies, announced that it has received and shipped against a new six-figure follow-on production order for waveguide-based AR display systems from a U.S.-based company that is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.
Rethinking Test Strategy: New Book Tackles DFT for Today’s Complex Electronics
03/18/2026 | I-Connect007I-Connect007 proudly announces the release of The Printed Circuit Assembler’s Guide to… Design for Test: A Practical Guide to Test and Inspection. As electronics grow more complex, geometries shrink, and packaging densities increase, traditional testing and inspection methods are no longer sufficient. In this timely new release, industry expert Bert Horner of The Test Connection, Inc. provides a practical roadmap for integrating design for test (DFT) into PCB and CCA development, beginning at schematic capture and layout, rather than treating testing as an afterthought.