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Summer Issue of Flex007 Magazine Available Now
July 25, 2018 | Andy Shaughnessy, Flex007 MagazineEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
An increasing number of OEMs are being forced into using flexible and rigid-flex circuits, for a variety of reasons: Sometimes rigid boards won’t fit the shrinking enclosures anymore, or the companies just need rugged, reliable circuits.
In the July 2018 issue of Flex007 Magazine, our contributors discuss some of the hurdles they faced when they dove into flex and rigid-flex circuits, and they offer advice to anyone considering a move into the flexible arena.
Check it all out this month in Flex007 Magazine, now on the virtual newsstand and available for delivery in your e-mailbox each month by subscribing here.
Be sure to download the PDF copy or future reference. The PDF is great for beach reading!
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Expansion, Retirement, and New Leadership at FCT
01/09/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineIn the dynamic landscape of interconnect solutions, Flexible Circuit Technology (FCT) is making waves through significant leadership changes and expansion initiatives. Vice President Carey Burkett, newly appointed executive vice president Ray Cottrell, and marketing director Abby Meyer share their vision for steering the company toward innovative growth. FCT has a robust focus on diverse markets such as medical, automotive, consumer electronics, and HDI (high density interconnect). They are accelerating FCT’s mission to provide exceptional value and service to customers throughout the product lifecycle.
Flex PCB Design Best Practices with Dave Lackey
12/04/2024 | Brittany Martin, I-Connect007David Lackey, a flex circuit expert at American Standard Circuits, speaks about the advantages and challenges of designing with flexible and rigid-flex PCBs. He also discusses how consulting before the design phase can save time and costs by avoiding manufacturing issues and highlights the reliability and packaging benefits of flex technology, especially for compact designs in sectors like aerospace.
Flexible Electronics Market to Reach $75.04 Billion by 2032
12/03/2024 | Globe NewswireThe SNS Insider report indicates that,“The Flexible Electronics Market Size was valued at USD 32.65 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 75.04 Billion by 2032 and grow at a CAGR of 9.72% over the forecast period 2024-2032.”
NTT, Olympus Joint Demonstration Shows IOWN APN's Low-latency Capability
11/21/2024 | JCN NewswireNTT Corporation and Olympus Corporation announced that, following the start of their joint experiment in March of the world’s first cloud endoscope system which processes endoscopic videos on the cloud, they jointly established a cloud endoscopy system utilizing the IOWN APN technology.
All Flex Solutions Adds Talent to Flexible Circuit Facilities
11/14/2024 | All Flex SolutionsAll Flex Solutions is excited to welcome John Letourneau as our Director of Facilities and Maintenance at our Flexible Circuit Centers of Excellence!