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Elsyca Offers Free White Paper On How Plating Simulation Raises Yield and Profitability
May 26, 2020 | ElsycaEstimated reading time: Less than a minute

Problems with non-uniformity in PCB copper pattern plating are typically described as "the FAB problem". But imagine how much time and money one could save when each player in the process (Design -> CAM -> Production) would be able to identify potential problems at an early stage.
What if the PCB pre-production engineer could upfront identify problem areas for the pattern plating and apply auto-intelligent copper balancing, as part of the CAM process to provide a right-first-time panel layout for production? And what if the process engineer has a software that accurately predicted the impact of plating parameters on the layer thickness distribution to increase first pass yields on new PCB parts?
Check out Elsyca’s new white paper to learn more about how you can save time and money with production-proofing your PCB copper plating.
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03/31/2025 | Don Ball -- Column: The Chemical ConnectionWriting about surface finishes brings a feeling of nostalgia. You see, one of my first jobs in the industry was providing technical support for surface cleaning processes and finishes to enhance dry film adhesion to copper surfaces. I’d like to take this opportunity to revisit the basics, indulge in my nostalgia, and perhaps provide some insight into why we do things the way we do them in the here and now.
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03/28/2025 | PRNewswireProfessor Ariando and Dr Stephen Lin Er Chow from the National University of Singapore (NUS) Department of Physics have designed and synthesised a groundbreaking new material—a copper-free superconducting oxide—capable of superconducting at approximately 40 Kelvin (K), or about minus 233 degrees Celsius (deg C), under ambient pressure.
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Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should
03/20/2025 | Tony Plemel, Flexible Circuit TechnologiesDecisions are usually made by gathering information and differing opinions, then making the best choice based upon that information. The same process is used when designing flexible circuits and rigid-flex circuits. For example, when designing a flex circuit or rigid-flex circuit, we consider some basic factors.