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The September 2023 Issue of Design007 Magazine Available Now
September 11, 2023 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Rigid-flex: Designing in 3D
Not long ago, rigid-flex was considered a niche market. Now, analysts predict that the rigid-flex market will top $5 billion by 2026, lead in part by the adoption of IoT and the need to connect a variety of smart devices. Rigid-flex circuits are everywhere: servers, cameras and pacemakers all use rigid-flex, just to name a few.
In this month’s issue of Design007 Magazine, our expert contributors share their best tips, tricks and techniques for designing rigid-flex circuits. If you’re a rigid board designer considering moving into the 3D world of rigid-flex, this issue is just what the doctor ordered! And, as Kris Moyer says in his featured interview, An Overview of Rigid-flex Design, “Don’t fear rigid-flex.”
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11/14/2025 | Nolan Johnson, I-Connect007I read an interesting article this week about a breakthrough on building microprocessors to run on microwaves rather than traditional digital circuitry. It cites an academic study that begins, “The development of high-bandwidth applications, including multi-gigabit communication and radar imaging, demands faster processing. However, in the microwave regime, where frequencies exceed clock rates, sampling and computation become challenging. Here we report an integrated microwave neural network for broadband computation and communication.”
The Impact of the AI Boom on PCB and Raw Materials Supply Chains
11/13/2025 | Mark Goodwin, Ventec International GroupThe PCB industry is entering a period of unprecedented structural change, driven by the demands of artificial intelligence and advanced computing. What was once a cyclical market has become a capacity race. It’s one that rewards foresight, collaboration, and strategic supply partnerships. Understanding these dynamics is essential for maintaining stability and growth across all market segments. This report, created by Ventec International Group, provides a clear view of how AI-driven demand is reshaping the PCB materials landscape and what actions are required to secure long-term supply.
It’s Only Common Sense: Marketing Isn’t Fluff, It’s Ammunition
11/03/2025 | Dan Beaulieu -- Column: It's Only Common SenseI’ve lost count of the times I’ve heard someone dismiss marketing as “fluff.” You know the tone: a little smirk, a little condescension, and the implication that “real companies” don’t need marketing. They say, “We make a great product. Our work speaks for itself.”
Aircraft Wire and Cable Market to surpass USD 3.2 Billion by 2034
10/30/2025 | Global Market Insights Inc.The global aircraft wire and cable market was valued at USD 1.8 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2034, according to recent report by Global Market Insights Inc.
The Marketing Minute: Marketing With Layers
10/15/2025 | Brittany Martin -- Column: The Marketing MinuteMarketing to a technical audience is like crafting a multilayer board: Each layer serves a purpose, from the surface story to the buried detail that keeps everything connected. At I-Connect007, we’ve learned that the best marketing campaigns aren’t built linearly; they’re layered. A campaign might start with a highly technical resource, such as an in-depth article, a white paper, or a podcast featuring an engineer delving into the details of a process. That’s the foundation, the substance that earns credibility.