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Ensuring the reliability of printed circuit boards (PCBs) has become increasingly difficult and critical, yet the development of advanced testing methodologies is essential to meeting industry demands and addressing persistent challenges. One significant innovation is the High Acceleration Thermal Shock (HATS²) test system, which transforms how reliability testing is conducted. After 40 years in the testing business at Microtek, Bob Neves is beginning a new journey with his company, Reliability Assessment Solutions Inc. (RAS).

Global Sourcing Spotlight: Tariffs—The New Reality

May 14, 2025 | Bob Duke, Global Sourcing Spotlight

Navigating the complexities of international trade has become increasingly challenging following the imposition of tariffs by the Trump administration on imports from countries including China, Mexico, and Canada. These tariffs—ranging from 10–25% and higher—have major implications for businesses engaged in global sourcing. 

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Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Gold Mitigation for Class 2 Electronics

May 7, 2025 | Nash Bell, Knocking Down the Bone Pile

In electronic assemblies, the integrity of connections between components is paramount for ensuring reliability and performance. Gold embrittlement and dissolution are two critical phenomena that can compromise this integrity. Gold...

Punching Out: Your Financial Preparation for a Sale

May 7, 2025 | Tom Kastner, Punching Out!

When preparing for a sale, it’s important to clean up the financials as much as possible. The fewer questions and the less that needs to be explained, the easier it is to get through due diligence without slowing things down or...

Nolan's Notes: The Next Killer App in Component Manufacturing

May 2, 2025 | Nolan Johnson, Nolan's Notes

For quite a while, I’ve been wondering what the next “killer app” will be in electronics manufacturing and why it has been so long since the last disruptive change in EMS. I believe the answer lies in artificial intelligence,...

From detecting voids under BGAs to solder defects in high-reliability applications, X-ray inspection has become an indispensable tool in modern manufacturing. But how is the technology evolving? What challenges do experts face in...

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