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Innovative Flash Copper Plating Technology

05/21/2026 | Andreas Schatz and Mustafa Özkök, MKS’ Atotech
The continuous push toward higher functionality, miniaturization, and performance in modern electronic devices—such as smartphones, wearables, and advanced computing platforms—has intensified the demand for high-density interconnect (HDI) printed circuit boards. Central to HDI performance is the reliable formation of blind microvias (BMVs), which serve as critical interlayer connections in modified semi-additive processes (mSAP).

How New Metals Tariffs Impact the Electronics Industry

05/20/2026 | James Kim, Arentfox Schiff LLP
If you work in surface mount assembly, EMS, or anywhere along the electronics supply chain, you probably think of tariffs as something that happens upstream: raw materials, bulk commodities, maybe the occasional headache with Chinese imports. Steel and aluminum tariffs? That’s someone else’s problem. Not anymore. On April 2, President Trump signed a sweeping new proclamation that fundamentally restructures how Section 232 “national security” tariffs apply to steel, aluminum, copper, and their derivative products. The changes took effect on April 6, and the ripple effects are headed straight for the electronics industry.

Powering the Future: Why True Ceramic Circuits Are Not Just ‘Better PCBs’

05/20/2026 | Brian Buyea -- Column: Powering the Future
There’s a dangerous misconception among engineers who still think ceramic circuits are just a little tougher version of a PCB, a little better at handling heat, and a premium option when FR-4 starts to struggle. That thinking will cost you performance and reliability; in some applications, it may cost you the entire design. Remtec builds are not “better PCBs,” but fundamentally different platforms. Here are eight “truths” to demonstrate that difference.

I-Connect007 Releases The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to… Direct Metallization: A Guide to Complex PCB Fabrication

05/15/2026 | I-Connect007
As PCB complexity continues to accelerate, fabricators and OEMs are reevaluating long-standing manufacturing processes to meet the demands of AI, HDI, advanced packaging, and next-generation electronics. To address these evolving challenges, I-Connect007 is proud to announce the release of The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to… Direct Metallization: A Guide to Complex PCB Fabrication, authored by MacDermid Alpha Solution’s Carmichael Gugliotti.

Driving Innovation: Selecting the Right Laser Source

04/28/2026 | Simon Khesin -- Column: Driving Innovation
When I first joined Schmoll Maschinen, I brought experience from almost every PCB process, except for laser. As I immersed myself in laser processing, I realized why it can seem so daunting to a newcomer. The complexity arises from three intersecting factors: A vast variety of laser sources: CO2, UV-nano, green-pico, UV-pico, IR-pico, and others; a diverse range of applications: Drilling, cutting, ablation, and more; and an extensive list of materials: These have vastly different absorption rates. Choosing the right machine or laser source is rarely trivial. Even for experienced engineers, answering "Which source is best?" requires examining the business's specific goals.