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Metal Clad Boards for PCB Assemblies

We are seeing a huge growth in the use of metal clad boards for PCB assemblies. In this video we discuss when you might want to use a metal clad board and what that means for your design, procurement and manufacturing teams.

Why Double-Sided Boards Increase Manufacturing Costs

Double-sided boards are fine when necessary. But often, spending a little more time on design and layout can eliminate the need for the second side, and save a lot in manufacturing costs over the life of the product. In this video we look at the manufacturing process for single-sided vs. double-sided boards and how you can reduce costs by following a few simple design guidelines.

It’s Alive! 

Little “hoppers” at our trade show booth were great attention-getters and conversation starters.

How to Choose a Surface Finish for a PCB

Every bare printed circuit board gets some sort of surface finish to protect the copper traces from oxidation until the board can be populated and soldered to create your finished PCB assembly. In this video we take a quick look at four of the most common lead-free surface finishes (HASL, Immersion Tin, Immersion Silver, ENIG) and when to use them.

Moisture Sensitive Devices in Contract Manufacturing

As moisture-sensitive devices become more prevalent in the supply chain, low- and mid-volume manufacturers need to adjust their processes to prevent manufacturing defects and early-life failures. We show you how – and provide some examples of what NOT to do.

AOI in Contract Manufacturing

This short video demonstrates the use of automated optical inspection, or AOI, for printed circuit board assemblies at Z-AXIS’ contract manufacturing center in upstate NY.