September 17, 2025 

Curing and Verification in PCB Shadow Areas

Doug Katze, Dymax

Design engineers know a simple truth that often complicates electronics manufacturing: Light doesn’t go around corners. In densely populated PCBs, adhesives and coatings often fail to fully cure in shadowed regions created by tall ICs, connectors, relays, and tight housings.


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Knocking Down the Bone Pile: Best Practices for Electronic Component Salvaging

Nash Bell, BEST Inc.

Electronic component salvaging is the practice of recovering high-value devices from PCBs taken from obsolete or superseded electronic products. These components can be reused in new assemblies, reducing dependence on newly purchased parts that may be costly or subject to long lead times.


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The Road to Reliability: Why EV Electronics Matter More Than Ever

Stanton Rak, SF Rak Company

The global transition to e-Mobility is redefining the design and reliability expectations of automotive electronics. Unlike their internal combustion engine (ICE) counterparts, EVs operate under "always-on" conditions and are subject to higher voltages, higher currents, and elevated thermal loads. These systems also incorporate exponentially more sensors, control units, and advanced power electronics, often tightly packed in thermally constrained spaces.


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Spotlight on India

The Indian subcontinent is quickly becoming a rising star in Asian electronics manufacturing. This month, we invite you on a virtual tour of India’s thriving ecosystem, guided by the Global Electronics Association’s India office staff, who share their insights into the region’s growth and opportunities...
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FEATURES:

  • Building Electronics Excellence in India with David Bergman
  • India: A Rising Exporter Still Dependent on Global Inputs by the Global Electronics Association
  • Cyient DLM, A Voice From the Frontlines by Arpita Das
  • IPC Certification Growth and Standards Engagement in India by Gauraub Majumdar
  • India’s Aerospace and Defense Engineered for Power, Driven by Electronics by Gauraub Majumdar
  • IEMI 2026 Bengaluru: Shaping the Next Era of Electronics by Arpita Das




 
 
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