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I-Connect007 Editor’s Choice: Five Must-Reads for the Week

July 3, 2026 | Nolan Johnson, SMT007 Magazine

Today is a holiday in the U.S., the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the document that launched the 13 British colonies on the path to becoming an independent country. The news, however, continues regardless of the day or the country being celebrated. Here are my top picks for the week. This week, I’m drawing attention to three news items on the shifting component supply chain balance. I’ve also selected the July issue of SMT007 Magazine on setup time optimization, and Steph Chavez’s column on digital twins.

Book Excerpt: The Printed Circuit Designer’s Guide to... UV Curable Conformal Coatings, Chapter 3

June 30, 2026 | Brian J. Chislea and Cody Schoener, PhD, Dow, Inc.

Qualifying conformal coatings ensures electronic assemblies remain reliable, safe, and durable in harsh environments. Standards such as IPC-CC-830, MIL, IEC, and UL verify performance. Unqualified coatings risk failure, electrical breakdown, recalls, and safety hazards. Rigorous qualification protects product integrity, customer safety, and brand reputation.




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