Dynamic & Proto Circuits Inc. is a 54,000 square foot facility that produces multilayer printed circuit boards using various solder mask options and new equipment like a HASL machine. The company invests in high speed drilling and via filling equipment to improve efficiency. Technology roadmaps show plans to reduce line widths and increase layer counts by 2012. The facility offers various substrate materials like FR-4 and BT epoxy and surface finishes including ENIG and HASL.
Choosing the right PCB laminate is key to a quality product, You must consider application, assembly techniques, etc. But don't get caught by the "latest & greatest" fad. Make sensible decisions and save yourself money without compromising quality.
Over the past decade, chalcogenide glass substrates have become a preferred choice for IR optics. They offer many advantages that legacy materials such as germanium, silicon, and others simply cannot match. Because chalcogenide glasses are softer and prone to scratches, a protective layer is critical. A diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating is ideal for its extreme durability to withstand the harshest environmental conditions. However, coating chalcogenides with DLC is a notoriously challenging endeavor plagued by adhesion problems and coating defects.
In this webinar, IR expert Ray Pini compares chalcogenides’ properties to more traditional substrates to understand their growing popularity and delves into the adhesion challenges they present throughout the coating process. He shares how EMF has successfully produced dependable, long-lasting DLC coatings on chalcogenides at scale, along with top tips to ensure your coating partner has the capabilities and capacity to deliver the precision coating solutions you need.
Have questions about DLC on chalcogenides or other substrates…or other coatings? Our team is standing by. Please contact EMF at websales@emf-corp.com or +1-800-456-7070.
Choosing the right PCB laminate is key to a quality product, You must consider application, assembly techniques, etc. But don't get caught by the "latest & greatest" fad. Make sensible decisions and save yourself money without compromising quality.
Over the past decade, chalcogenide glass substrates have become a preferred choice for IR optics. They offer many advantages that legacy materials such as germanium, silicon, and others simply cannot match. Because chalcogenide glasses are softer and prone to scratches, a protective layer is critical. A diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating is ideal for its extreme durability to withstand the harshest environmental conditions. However, coating chalcogenides with DLC is a notoriously challenging endeavor plagued by adhesion problems and coating defects.
In this webinar, IR expert Ray Pini compares chalcogenides’ properties to more traditional substrates to understand their growing popularity and delves into the adhesion challenges they present throughout the coating process. He shares how EMF has successfully produced dependable, long-lasting DLC coatings on chalcogenides at scale, along with top tips to ensure your coating partner has the capabilities and capacity to deliver the precision coating solutions you need.
Have questions about DLC on chalcogenides or other substrates…or other coatings? Our team is standing by. Please contact EMF at websales@emf-corp.com or +1-800-456-7070.
A DLC coating offers an ideal solution for coating IR optics, creating an amorphous coating that is extremely durable, has exceptional abrasion resistance, a low coefficient of friction, is biologically compatible, electrically insulating and optically transparent — in short, nearly perfect in terms of an optical coating.
While an HEAR coating is straightforward for most manufacturers, ensuring a high-performance DLC coating consistent enough to withstand the harshest environmental conditions still poses significant challenges for some of the most established optical coating companies.
EMF, a Dynasil company, has designed a custom DLC coating chamber and developed a proprietary PE-CVD technique that produces dependable, long-lasting DLC coatings on virtually all IR substrates including Germanium (Ge), Silicon (Si), Zinc Sulfide (ZnS), Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) and Chalcogenides (As40 Se60) at scale with virtually zero pinholes.
The technology eliminates the four most common coating issues – pinholes, uniformity, stress and adhesion. Everything from the chamber’s circular geometry, gas inputs, operating temperature, and even the coating direction has been carefully designed and calibrated to ensure that our coating stands up to the toughest military specs. EMF has successfully coated infrared optics for some of the most demanding commercial and military applications.
BTC: Bottom Termination Component or Biggest Technical Challenge?Cheryl Tulkoff
Bottom termination components (BTCs) are everywhere.
Despite the fact that these package types have been around since the mid ‘90s and have penetrated into almost every product market, companies still struggle to achieve the high yields the packages promise.
This presentation highlights the biggest mistakes and best practices to help conquer the BTC DEMInS: Design, Environment, Manufacturing, Inspection, and Stress.
RELONG concentrates on developing, manufacturing and supplying advanced printed circuit board laminate material for high frequency and microwave applications. RELONG offers a broad range of low Dk, low loss PTFE laminate and Hydrocarbon prepreg products to satisfy customer’s ever-challenging performance and cost requirements.
Direct Bond Interconnect (DBI) Technology as an Alternative to Thermal Compre...Invensas
DBI® is a low temperature hybrid direct bonding technology that allows wafers or die to be bonded with exceptionally fine pitch 3D electrical interconnect.
A spherical aluminum oxide abrasive is the best choice for polishing resins like polycarbonate and acrylic. Here's why. Learn more: http://nanophase.com/markets/optical-surface-polishing/
"Nano Alumina Slurries for Improved Polishing on Thermoset and Thermoplastic Resins" was presented by Abigail Hooper at Optifab 2015 in Rochester, NY.
Saturn Electronics Corporation is a Top 10 U.S. domestic bare printed circuit board manufacturer providing low-to-high volume production as well as complex prototypes and advanced technologies such as blind and buried vias, heavy copper, PTFE hybrids for RFMW and metal core for LED thermal management.
A DLC coating offers an ideal solution for coating IR optics, creating an amorphous coating that is extremely durable, has exceptional abrasion resistance, a low coefficient of friction, is biologically compatible, electrically insulating and optically transparent — in short, nearly perfect in terms of an optical coating.
While an HEAR coating is straightforward for most manufacturers, ensuring a high-performance DLC coating consistent enough to withstand the harshest environmental conditions still poses significant challenges for some of the most established optical coating companies.
EMF, a Dynasil company, has designed a custom DLC coating chamber and developed a proprietary PE-CVD technique that produces dependable, long-lasting DLC coatings on virtually all IR substrates including Germanium (Ge), Silicon (Si), Zinc Sulfide (ZnS), Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) and Chalcogenides (As40 Se60) at scale with virtually zero pinholes.
The technology eliminates the four most common coating issues – pinholes, uniformity, stress and adhesion. Everything from the chamber’s circular geometry, gas inputs, operating temperature, and even the coating direction has been carefully designed and calibrated to ensure that our coating stands up to the toughest military specs. EMF has successfully coated infrared optics for some of the most demanding commercial and military applications.
BTC: Bottom Termination Component or Biggest Technical Challenge?Cheryl Tulkoff
Bottom termination components (BTCs) are everywhere.
Despite the fact that these package types have been around since the mid ‘90s and have penetrated into almost every product market, companies still struggle to achieve the high yields the packages promise.
This presentation highlights the biggest mistakes and best practices to help conquer the BTC DEMInS: Design, Environment, Manufacturing, Inspection, and Stress.
RELONG concentrates on developing, manufacturing and supplying advanced printed circuit board laminate material for high frequency and microwave applications. RELONG offers a broad range of low Dk, low loss PTFE laminate and Hydrocarbon prepreg products to satisfy customer’s ever-challenging performance and cost requirements.
Direct Bond Interconnect (DBI) Technology as an Alternative to Thermal Compre...Invensas
DBI® is a low temperature hybrid direct bonding technology that allows wafers or die to be bonded with exceptionally fine pitch 3D electrical interconnect.
A spherical aluminum oxide abrasive is the best choice for polishing resins like polycarbonate and acrylic. Here's why. Learn more: http://nanophase.com/markets/optical-surface-polishing/
"Nano Alumina Slurries for Improved Polishing on Thermoset and Thermoplastic Resins" was presented by Abigail Hooper at Optifab 2015 in Rochester, NY.
Saturn Electronics Corporation is a Top 10 U.S. domestic bare printed circuit board manufacturer providing low-to-high volume production as well as complex prototypes and advanced technologies such as blind and buried vias, heavy copper, PTFE hybrids for RFMW and metal core for LED thermal management.
Since 1997, RUSH PCB Inc. has been serving the electronics industry with printed circuit boards manufacturing and assembly services across the United States and globally. Our business is to manufacture boards from 2 to 32 layers, provide quick turn consigned and full turn-key assemblies.
Rush Pcb is the #1 pcb manufacturer in USA. Our services include pcb manufacturing, pcb fabrication, pcb
design and pcb assembly services.
Corporate brochure for Saturn Electronics Corporation featuring PCB Manufacturing Equipment, advanced technologies, IPC standards and industry certifications. PCB Buyer's Guide included for industry comparisons.
This is an introduction of XPCB Limited's rigid-flex circuit manufacturing capability, ranging from 2-26 layers. Rigid-flex PCB made by XPCB is widely used in aviation, consumer electronics, medical, industrial automation, and IoT area.
With proven records, XPCB serves as a highly reliable and professional rigid-flex circuit solution provider for either prototyping or series production. You can get your fast quote here at ivy@x-pcb.com.
Cirexx is a small business specializing in Time Critical Design, Fabrication and Assembly of Rigid-Flex, RF, Flex, and Hybrid printed circuit boards. We do quick turn, high-quality fabrication and assembly at one location and are MIL-Spec 31032 and ITAR certified.
Battery Show Europe 2022
Presented by D.Sc. Andrew Cook
ALD is an enabling technology for future batteries. ALD technology introduction has been hindered by lack of production scale equipment, but now Beneq R2R ALD technology offers a straightforward scale-up path to mass-production. Beneq has a long experience with R2R ALD on other application areas, and is now applying that know-how to offer R2R ALD solutions for battery manufacturing.
This paper discusses new developments in stencil laser and material technology and shows how these advancements, when combined, provide comparable and cost-effective alternatives to traditional electroformed stencils. The results are improved yields, cycle time reductions, and significant cost savings.
One of the challenges facing OEMs and CMs in building assemblies with miniature components is the stencil printing process. Many of today’s designs incorporate a mix of miniature and much larger components. Manufacturing engineers are faced with the dilemma of choosing a thinner stencil foil to ensure solder paste release for the miniature components or a thicker foil to ensure sufficient solder volume for the larger components.
This paper will present a rigorous method for evaluating the performance and economic benefits of solder paste stencil nano-coatings. Criterion such as underside cleaning, bridging, transfer efficiency across SARs, solder paste deposit geometry, post-print cleaning, and abrasion resistance of the coating, will all be considered and weighted. Performance of currently available coatings will be compared. A discussion of the economic impact on current and future SMT design will be included.
DEKI Electronics, NOIDA is a leading manufacturer of Miller, Box Type & Metallic Capacitors. The inspection of the capacitors for various defects after the completion of the production process is done manually by naked eye inspection. DEKI wishes to automate this inspection process. For this purpose Neometrix engineers thoroughly studied the production line, various defects and their classifications to arrive at this SRS (System Requirement Study). The SRS is a first draft on the system required by DEKI , wherein the initial understanding of the specifications is presented along with a preliminary cost estimate & outline of the proposed solution.
Technical Specification- Video formats : @ Frame rate 640 x 480 Y (Mono) @ 30, 15, 7.5, 3.75 fps Sensitivity : 0.5 lx at 1/30s, gain 20 dB Dynamic range : ADC: 10 bit, output: 8 bit SNR : ADC: 9 at 25 °C, gain 0 dB Interface (optical): Sensor specification : ICX098BL [321.55 KB, PDF] Type : progressive scan Format 1/4 " Resolution : H: 640, V: 480 Pixel size : H: 5.6 μm, V: 5.6 μm Lens mount : C/CS-mount Shutter : 1/10000 to 30 s Gain : 0 to 36 dB Offset : 0 to 511 Max. temperature (operation) : -5 °C to 45 °C Max. temperature (storage) : -20 °C to 60 °C Max. humidity (operation) : 80 % non-condensing
PHP Frameworks: I want to break free (IPC Berlin 2024)Ralf Eggert
In this presentation, we examine the challenges and limitations of relying too heavily on PHP frameworks in web development. We discuss the history of PHP and its frameworks to understand how this dependence has evolved. The focus will be on providing concrete tips and strategies to reduce reliance on these frameworks, based on real-world examples and practical considerations. The goal is to equip developers with the skills and knowledge to create more flexible and future-proof web applications. We'll explore the importance of maintaining autonomy in a rapidly changing tech landscape and how to make informed decisions in PHP development.
This talk is aimed at encouraging a more independent approach to using PHP frameworks, moving towards a more flexible and future-proof approach to PHP development.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Kubernetes & AI - Beauty and the Beast !?! @KCD Istanbul 2024Tobias Schneck
As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
Let me take this questions and provide you a short journey through existing deployment models and use cases for AI software. On practical examples, we discuss what cloud/on-premise strategy we may need for applying it to our own infrastructure to get it to work from an enterprise perspective. I want to give an overview about infrastructure requirements and technologies, what could be beneficial or limiting your AI use cases in an enterprise environment. An interactive Demo will give you some insides, what approaches I got already working for real.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
State of ICS and IoT Cyber Threat Landscape Report 2024 previewPrayukth K V
The IoT and OT threat landscape report has been prepared by the Threat Research Team at Sectrio using data from Sectrio, cyber threat intelligence farming facilities spread across over 85 cities around the world. In addition, Sectrio also runs AI-based advanced threat and payload engagement facilities that serve as sinks to attract and engage sophisticated threat actors, and newer malware including new variants and latent threats that are at an earlier stage of development.
The latest edition of the OT/ICS and IoT security Threat Landscape Report 2024 also covers:
State of global ICS asset and network exposure
Sectoral targets and attacks as well as the cost of ransom
Global APT activity, AI usage, actor and tactic profiles, and implications
Rise in volumes of AI-powered cyberattacks
Major cyber events in 2024
Malware and malicious payload trends
Cyberattack types and targets
Vulnerability exploit attempts on CVEs
Attacks on counties – USA
Expansion of bot farms – how, where, and why
In-depth analysis of the cyber threat landscape across North America, South America, Europe, APAC, and the Middle East
Why are attacks on smart factories rising?
Cyber risk predictions
Axis of attacks – Europe
Systemic attacks in the Middle East
Download the full report from here:
https://sectrio.com/resources/ot-threat-landscape-reports/sectrio-releases-ot-ics-and-iot-security-threat-landscape-report-2024/
6. HASL Machine
The HAL5224 Hot Air Solder Leveling
System is designed to provide the
highest quality solder leveling at high
throughput rates while preserving the
highest reliability and serviceability
standards available.
Argus International has been designing,
building and operating HASL systems
for over a decade. The experience
earned in a decade of dedication to
engineering the HASL process is
evident by the high quality work
produced.
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7. High Speed / Small Hole N/C Drilling Equipment
The Schmoll Drilling
machines have 6 (six)
stations per drilling
machine and allow DAPC
to be more efficient in
drilling panels with a large
volume of vias at a rapid
speed and accuracy. We
are able to mechanically
drill holes as small as 6
mil. This greatly enhances
the efficiency of high mix
low volume production and
mass production quantities
of printed circuit boards.
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8. Mass VCP-5001
Via Plugging
Machine
This machine is designed to
fill holes in printed circuit
boards with conductive or
non-conductive paste. The
hole filling can be performed
with through-hole vias and
blind vias. The machine is
equipped with a full vacuum
chamber and heated heads
to ensure reliable via filling
for the most demanding
aspect ratios and a glass
cover for visual quality
control on both panel sides.
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9. Soldermask Coater
The DP-1500 applies all
types of liquid
photoimageable
coatings, including
soldermask, primary
image, dielectric, and
legend. This versatile
machine incorporates
more than eight years of
experience of dual-sided
coating with many new
features designed to
reduce cycle time,
increase yields and
improve process
reliability.
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