The Battle of 5G and Wi-Fi 6
John Fitzpatrick, Product Manager at Solid State Supplies Ltd, examines the latest Cellular and Wi-Fi standards and what it...
Industry Insights
IDTechEx Forecasts Multibillion Dollar Business in Electronics Reinvented as Material
The new 130 page IDTechEx report, “Electronics Reshaped 2020-2040”, reveals how electrically smart, multifunctional materials are enabling the added-value...
Automotive Research Authority Asserts ‘Next Generational Thinking Will Be Key in Realising Future Mobility’
As the automotive industry looks ahead to future mobility, the Centre for Connected & Autonomous Automotive Research (CCAAR) has...
Interview with Ignys – Get an Engineer for a Day
Throughout the current pandemic, it’s been heartening here at WNIE to hear tales of industry pulling together, whether that’s...
Developing electronic textiles with UV curing
Intertronics helps Nottingham Trent University develop functional textiles ~ Adhesives specialist Intertronics has supported the Advanced Textiles Research Group(ATRG)...
Electronics Manufacturing Supports More Than 5.3 Million U.S. Jobs and Almost 4% of U.S. GDP, Says IPC
Electronics manufacturing contributes powerfully to the U.S. economy, according to a new report released by IPC, the global electronics...
Increasing productivity: outputs vs. inputs
As the manufacturing industry approaches a “new normal”, the competitive landscape will see some changes, and those quick off...
Flexible Hybrid Electrics: How Flexible Integrated Circuits Unlock Their Potential
Flexible hybrid electronic (FHE) promises to combine the functionality of conventional rigid electronics with the flexibility of printed electronics....
How the right testing technology helps to save lives
By providing specialised test solutions for the medical technology field, INGUN supports manufacturers in this demanding industry to achieve...
Corona Crisis Slows down Business Development in German Components Distribution
German distribution of electronic components (according to FBDi e.V.) continues to decline in the first quarter of 2020. Order...
What is PCB Surface Energy and How Does It Affect Conformal Coating
In previous articles, we discussed common defects in conformal coatings related to surface energy issues. These included issues such...
Zero carbon emission targets set for 2035
By Brian Craig, Indium Corporation The UK proposes 2035 deadline to “eliminate” petrol, diesel, and mild hybrid vehicles. As...
Repair & Reduce: Why Reworkability Matters in Electronics Manufacturing
by Chris Snowdon, Head of Account Development, P2i “The pressure to become more environmentally conscious and more sustainable in...
In the post-pandemic era, the Asian PCB industry plans way in advance for the 5G battlefield
In 2019, the global PCB industry saw a decline in end-use demand where the shipments of smartphones, which account...
Know your robots – The different types of robots being used to automate manufacturing
There is rarely, if ever, a one-size-fits-all approach to manufacturing. It is important that site managers know what considerations...
Routes to 3D Electronics: Assessment of Technologies and Applications
Metallization of 3D surfaces is a growing field with diverse applications. In this article, Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research Director...
Survey reveals that EV and IoT biggest growth areas for UK electronics sector
Electronic design and systems consultancy is our business so it’s vital we stay on top of electronic design trends...
Are There Opportunities For UK Electronics Companies & Their Supply Chains In The Wake Of Covid- 19?
Thoughts from Joe Booth, Altus’ Business Development and Marketing Director Covid-19 the unassuming name for a virus that seems...
IPC Releases New Standards Revisions
IPC announces the release of five newly revised standards covering several areas of the supply chain, IPC/WHMA-A-620D, Requirements and...
Significant decline in sales in the German component distribution
German component distribution (according to FBDi e.V.) shrinks by 20% in the fourth quarter of 2019. Order situation weak....