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Innovative Technology Advancements in Test: HATS² Technology and Its Impact on Reliability Testing

05/13/2025 | Barry Matties, I-Connect007
Ensuring the reliability of printed circuit boards (PCBs) has become increasingly difficult and critical, yet the development of advanced testing methodologies is essential to meet-ing industry demands and address-ing persistent challenges. One signif-icant innovation is the High Accelera-tion Thermal Shock (HATS²) test sys-tem, which transforms how reliability testing is conducted. After 40 years in the testing busi-ness at Microtek, Bob Neves is begin-ning a new journey with his company, Reliability Assessment Solutions Inc. (RAS). He has been instrumental in developing the HATS² test system, channeling his decades of expertise into what could be considered the perfect machine.

Facing the Future: The Role of 5G and Beyond in Shaping PCB Demand

05/13/2025 | Prashant Patel -- Column: Facing the Future
Innovations that push the boundaries of connectivity shape the future of technology, processing power, and miniaturization. 5G and emerging 6G technologies are critical in transforming industries from telecommunications and healthcare to autonomous systems. This affects the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, where demand for high-performance, miniaturized, and advanced PCBs is surging. This column explores the key applications of 5G and beyond, the challenges in designing high-frequency PCBs, the effects of miniaturization, industry collaborations, and opportunities for North American companies in this space.

Accurate Circuit Engineering: Be Nimble, Quick, and Open to Change

05/12/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 Magazine
James Hofer, general manager of Accurate Circuit Engineering (ACE) in Southern California, shares his insights about his specialty, quick-turn company, the market, and the interesting times in which we find ourselves. James remains optimistic about bringing manufacturing back to the United States and takes great pride in the work that ACE does to support military, defense, and aerospace. As James looks toward a prosperous 2025, he reflects on his 40 years in the business and learning that the secret to success is not trying to be everything to everyone.

The Shaughnessy Report: Solving the Data Package Puzzle

05/12/2025 | Andy Shaughnessy -- Column: The Shaughnessy Report
If you ask fabricators about their biggest challenges, they’ll often point at PCB designers—the readers of this magazine. Yes, you! Why is it so difficult to create the ideal data package? It’s a fairly straightforward task. But this part of the design process keeps tripping up designers, even those who started in the industry before Pink Floyd split up.

ASC Acquires Cutting-Edge High Vacuum Plugging Machine CF 200 to Expand Via Fill Capabilities

05/12/2025 | American Standard Circuits
Anaya Vardya, President and CEO of American Standard Circuits and ASC Sunstone Circuits, has announced that the company has acquired and installed a state-of-the-art ITC Intercircuit CF 200 high vacuum plugging machine at its West Chicago manufacturing facility. This latest investment further strengthens ASC’s ongoing commitment to advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, and industry-leading process automation.
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