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Tensor: New standards for laser processing
Overcoming boundaries and setting new benchmarks Laser technology has evolved significantly due to increased performance and reduced costs of laser sources. This has led to a wider range of applications in materials processing and increased cost-effectiveness for users. However, in micromaterial processing, increased laser power must be accompanied by enhanced beam deflection speed to improve processing quality. LPKF, experts in laser micromachining, has introduced the Tensor Optics module to resolve this conflict. By increasing beam deflection by a multiple, known limitations and boundaries can be overcome, allowing for new limits... Read more...
Removing Conformal Coatings with Chemical Solvents
In this blog, we will dive deeper into how chemical solvents work to remove conformal coating. Conformal coatings are ideal for chemical removal, either alone or in combination with other methods. Acrylic is ideal for solvent removal, while silicone, polyurethane, and one-part epoxy benefit from chemical removal in combination. Here are some important tips to ensure a safe and efficient cleaning process: Solvent Choice - Conformal coating resins require harsh solvents like toluene, xylene, acetone, or hydrocarbons to dissolve. Techspray offers Conformal Coating Remover and Conformal Coating Remover XT, designed... Read more...
Identifying Conformal Coating
What is Conformal Coating? Conformal coatings are polymeric films applied directly to PCBAs and electronic components to provide a layer of protection from the environment in which they operate. Why do we need to remove conformal coating? From time to time, conformal coatings must be removed. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including electrical or functional failures requiring rework, PCBA malfunctions, initial design process problems, poor adhesion, protective coating defects, or the wrong choice of coating materials. The first step in removing conformal coating is to identify... Read more...
Operational Changes 2023
Kindly take note of our upcoming non-operational dates Read more...
5 Best Practices for Cleaning High Reliability PCB
High reliability PCBs require proper cleaning to completely remove any contaminants. Check out what are the 5 steps to properly clean your PCB! Read more...
How to use TECHSPRAY FLUX REMOVER
Remove flux with the Techspray Flux Remover to keep your PCBs working in the best condition! Read more...
Techspray WonderMASK Temporary Solder Masks
Check out the key advantages of the Techspray WonderMasks! Read more...
Eight common uses for temporary solder mask
Temporary solder masks can be used for more than just covering vias in wave soldering. Check out other creative ways to use temporary solder masks! Read more...
Prototyping Seminar - Dream Come True
The Tokimeku Prototyping Team had our first Dream Come True Seminar segment from 17 - 21 July 2023 with a guest speaker from LPKF, Christoph Weckesser. We visited Jakarta, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur before ending our last segment at Singapore, Marina Bay Sands. View our Instagram for more pics and vids! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tokimeku (@tokimeku_sea) Read more...
Top 10 Mistakes When Spraying Conformal Coating
By learning and understanding the top 10 mistakes in spraying conformal coatings, you can ensure a clean and even coverage to protect all your PCBs.  Read more...
Wearable BioSensors for In-Flight Physiological Signal Monitoring with the LPKF ProtoLaser U4
Using the LPKF ProtoLaser U4 to create Prototypes for In-flight Wearable Bio-Sensors Read more...
Creating Flexible Printed Circuit in Parkinson's Disease Research with the LPKF Protolaser U4
See how the LPKF ProtoLaser U4 was used in a research on Parkinson's Disease! Read more...