Tom Chen How SMT Thermal Reflow Systems Are Elevating Modern PCB Assembly Standards? Reflow soldering defines the quality, yield, and operational efficiency of every SMT production line. While many manufacturers choose reflow ovens merely based on zone numbers, modern production deman... Jun 22, 2026
Tom Chen AI-Driven Automation Set to Transform the Future of SMT Smart Factories As global electronic products become more integrated and complex, the Surface Mount Technology (SMT) industry is accelerating its transition toward advanced intelligent manufacturing. Industry experts... May 20, 2026
Tom Chen Why Does UV Adhesive Crack After Long-Term Use? Why Does UV Adhesive Crack After Long-Term Use? I. Why Does UV Adhesive Crack? Once UV adhesive is fully cured, it forms a highly cross-linked three-dimensional network structure, which gives it good ... May 13, 2026
Tom Chen TRI TR7950Q SII: Redefining Advanced Wafer Inspection Test Research, Inc. (TRI), a global leading provider of electronics manufacturing test and inspection solutions, has launched the new TR7950Q SII Series. This modular platform is specially designed fo... May 6, 2026
Tom Chen Most "intermittent failures" aren't black magic Most "intermittent failures" aren't black magic. They're just too fast for your scope. The Agilent DSO90604A: 🔹 6GHz bandwidth 🔹 20GSa/s sampling 🔹 Deep memory that actually catches glitches One quick... Apr 23, 2026
Tom Chen Solder Paste Inspection Solder Paste Inspection: The Quality Gate You Can’t Afford to Skip Ask any process engineer where the majority of SMT defects originate and you’ll get a consistent answer: the printing stage. Studies ... Apr 9, 2026
Tom Chen Bold Laser Automation Introduces a Precision Laser Cleaning System for Advanced Manufacturing High value parts demand extra care and stability for thin film removal and cleaning of sensitive components. Bold Laser Automation, Inc. has introduced the LPCl1820UV Laser Precision Cleaning System, ... Apr 1, 2026
Tom Chen Knowledge Sharing: The "Heart" of SMT Efficiency — Samsung (Hanwha) Pick-and-Place Machines In the world of Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is the gold standard for precision. At the center of this process is the Pick-and-Place machine. Today, we’re h... Mar 24, 2026
Tom Chen FUJI Pioneers Next-Gen Miniaturization and Expands Smart Factory Ecosystem for the AI Era Fuji Corporation continues to demonstrate leadership in SMT technology with two major developments in early 2026: a breakthrough in ultra-small component placement and significant expansion of its sma... Mar 16, 2026
Tom Chen Does Offline Spray Cleaning of PCBAs Always Cause a Shadowing Effect? Offline spray cleaning equipment is suitable for cleaning small to medium batches of PCBAs, similar to the working principle of a dishwasher. Circuit boards and components are placed in cleaning baske... Mar 4, 2026
Tom Chen AI and Digital Platforms Are Reshaping the Electronics Manufacturing and Supply Chain Landscape A new research report from Fictiv indicates that Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and regional resilience strategies are becoming pivotal forces redefining leadership in the global man... Feb 24, 2026
Tom Chen Where the PCB Ends and Advanced Packaging Begins Change sits at the center of almost everything in PCB design. From the earliest days of printed circuits to today’s highly integrated electronic systems, stability does not define this discipline; evo... Feb 6, 2026