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The growth of 3D printing (additive manufacturing) for production is freeing design engineers from past constraints and opening up new, great possibilities. With new materials and processes, entirely new product configurations are now possible.... more

Manufacturing demands the right materials for product performance. Can 3D printing (additive manufacturing) deliver? Get a fast but comprehensive brief on what materials are now available in 3D printing – the list is growing fast!... more

3D printing is now a common tool for design and testing, but the next frontier is manufacturing. The first step is to understand when it's right for manufacturing. We'll review basic principles regarding when to opt for 3D printing (additive... more

Compliance standards established by IEC, ISO and other regulatory organizations provide guidelines for manufacturers to follow when designing, producing and testing consumer electronics designs. There are also global standards to keep... more

In today's consumer electronics designs, everything must be smaller, lighter and faster. The technology must never lose connectivity. Users spend countless hours of hands-on time with their devices and, as a result, they represent the... more

Today's consumers are more connected than ever. Smartphones, tablets and wearable tech are all experiencing tremendous growth. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can easily damage today's high-tech semiconductors – and users... more