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Moisture VS Electronics
The growing use of electronics in industrial, defense systems, medical devices and consumer electronics have heightened the challenge for manufacturers to guarantee the reliability of their products. One major obstacle to electronics reliability is the intrusion of moisture, a persistent threat particularly prevalent in highly humid environments. The entry of water into electronic systems results in the following consequences: Elevated dielectric constant Initiation of ionic corrosion Growth of tin whiskers This causes the electronics to degrade, which leads to intermittent faults followed by a total failure.  Many electronic products are now... Read more...
Why in-house PCB prototyping?
Is in-house prototyping suitable for you? Read more...
Keeping moisture out of electronics
It is imperative that electronics devices are made to protect them against moisture, the leading cause of electronic failure.  Read more...
8 Benefits of Laser Plastic Welding
Wonder how laser plastic welding can benefit your production line? Read on for more information! Read more...
In-house research on medical devices
Most research and prototyping are done by outsourced third party companies as many lack the equipment to do it in-house. However, with LPKF's range of prototyping equipment, in-house research has never been easier! Whether it is a educational, medical or research institute, or simply an R&D department for a mass-production company, LPKF has a machine that suits your production needs. Benefits of In-house Laser Processing Flexibility and Autonomy Incorporating in-house laser systems enhances the ability to quickly experiment with various materials or layouts, providing you complete control over your project... Read more...
Top 12 Mistakes Made When Repairing Electronic Circuit Boards
Read on to learn what are the 12 most common mistakes encountered during electronic circuit board repairs! Read more...
How to clean PCBs
Cleaning PCBAs before applying conformal coating prevents defects in the conformal coating which provides better protection of your PCB.  Read more...
Tracing flu Progression via a Smart Face Mask with the LPKF ProtoLaser U4
See how the LPKF ProtoLaser U4 is used in flu tracking research! Read more...
Why is flux residue bad for your board?
Flux residues are one of the most common contaminant found on the PCB at the end of the soldering process Read more...
Factors that Affect Conformal Coating
With so many types of conformal coating and various methods of application, it is important to consider the primary factors of conformal coating, in order to achieve defect-free coating and highest reliability of the final device. Primary Factors Choice of conformal coatingSelecting the right conformal coating is necessary to achieve better protection ViscosityThe viscosity of the conformal coating used affects the method of application, cure time, thickness and coverage Equipment parametersFor example, the speed and height of application Masking keep-out areasAre there any areas that should not be covered by... Read more...
How Contamination Affects Conformal Coating
The presence of contamination can severely affect the conformal coating process and cause defects. Learn more about it today! Read more...
Different Types of Flux
There are different types of soldering flux, like liquid flux, tacky flux, flux core, and flux in solder paste. Each type has its own benefits and works well for specific soldering jobs. The one you choose depends on things like the kind of soldering you're doing, how easy it is to reach the joint, the way you want to apply the flux, and the needs of your soldering project.  There are 4 different kinds of flux, each of which has its own characteristics and serves different purposes: Liquid Flux  Liquid consistency... Read more...