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Latest 3D AOI System from Viscom
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Levi Strauss Receives Patent for Blue Jeans
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China Semiconductor Ambition and Adversity
China is rapidly expanding its semiconductor industry through aggressive state-led investment, aiming for self-sufficiency amid global export controls. It's advancing in mature nodes, packaging, and 7nm chip production using DUV tech, despite lacking cutting-edge EUV capabilities.
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EDA tools power the semiconductor industry's innovation engine, enabling advanced chip design, verification, and manufacturing. Despite persistent myths, the sector thrives through AI integration, cloud adoption, startup growth, and critical support for next-gen technologies.
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The Economics of Electronic Component Salvage and Reuse
This paper explores the feasibility and benefits of salvaging and reconditioning the leads and pads of electronic components, focusing on high-value components such as microprocessors, microcontrollers, and artificial intelligence chips.
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Microsoft introduces GitHub AI agent that can code for you
GitHub launched a new AI coding agent at Microsoft Build that tackles programming tasks, notifies developers when done, and integrates changes directly into code. Powered by Claude 3.7, it's available in preview for Copilot Pro+ and Enterprise users.
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Is My PCB Wash Concentration in Check
Evaluating wash concentration levels through varying testing methods can potentially save process time, reduce overall process costs, and increase cleaning efficacy on PBCs. Read more.
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Prototype Computer Uses Noise to Its Advantage
Normal Computing unveiled a thermodynamic computer prototype that harnesses natural noise to solve matrix inversion and AI-related tasks. This innovative, physics-based method could complement CPUs, GPUs, and quantum chips in future hybrid computing systems.
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Groundbreaking new battery design will make EVs much lighter
Structural batteries could revolutionize EV design by doubling as the vehicle's frame, cutting weight by 20% and boosting range by up to 70%. Researchers in Sweden are leading the charge, with startups racing to commercialize the breakthrough.
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Vapor Phase Profiling
Thermal profiling the vapor phase soldering process – especially those with vacuum – is challenging. ECD's M-VP™ sealed barrier can take it. Learn more.
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Google I/O 2025: How to watch and what to expect
Google I/O 2025 kicks off in Mountain View, spotlighting AI and the Gemini ecosystem. While major hardware reveals like the Pixel 10 are unlikely, expect deep dives into Android XR, Chrome, Google Cloud, and developer productivity tools.
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India's OSAT Ambitions: Flying High or a Flight Risk?
India is pushing hard into semiconductors with $18.2 billion in approved OSAT and fabrication projects. Backed by government subsidies, firms like Suchi and Kaynes target niche markets while Tata and CG Power pursue global scale, aiming to reshape chip packaging.
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The Most Revolutionary Products Don't Come From 'Eureka' Moments. Here's What You're Not Seeing.
Tech conferences glamorize innovation, turning years of hard, methodical development into flashy origin stories. Founders spotlight "aha moments," skipping over the grind of testing, failures, and quiet teamwork that actually drive technological breakthroughs behind the scenes.
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Trump's massive import taxes haven't done much economic damage — yet
Despite warnings, U.S. inflation cooled and hiring remained strong in April, contradicting fears about Trump's tariffs. Economists caution, however, that high, unpredictable tariffs are still rippling through the system and could impact future inflation trends.
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Inline Automatic X-Ray Inspection: TruView™ Verus
TruView™ Verus is a high-resolution inline AXI system offering advanced 2D, 2.5D, and 3D imaging to detect defects in electronic assemblies with exceptional accuracy and speed.
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Will Future Delivery Vehicles All Look Like This?
Applied EV has unveiled the Blanc Robot, a fully autonomous, customizable delivery van with no driver cabin, aiming to cut costs and boost utility. Partnering with Oxa, the startup plans large-scale deployment, pending legal and infrastructure readiness.
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Nvidia teams up with Foxconn to build an AI supercomputer in Taiwan
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced a major partnership with Foxconn to build a Taiwan-based AI supercomputer powered by 10,000 Blackwell GPUs. The project will bolster Taiwan's AI infrastructure, support TSMC R&D, and deepen Nvidia's global AI footprint.
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Through Hole Connector Solder Joint Hole Fill
When looking at IPC610D in relation to through hole connectors and Class III level soldering. What is the recommended inspection method to ensure the 75% fill requirement is being met? For many through hole connectors one side is totally covered.
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DL Technology LLC develops customized dispensing needles and valves for the electronics assembly, industrial assembly, semiconductor packaging and medical industries.
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Nvidia announces new tech to keep it at the center of AI development
At Computex 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveiled NVLink Fusion, enabling Nvidia GPUs to work with third-party CPUs and ASICs, expanding AI infrastructure flexibility. Nvidia also launched DGX Cloud Lepton and revealed an AI supercomputer partnership with Foxconn.
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Modern Methods of PCB Depanelization with a Focus on Low Impact Depanelization
It is easier and more economical to manufacture multiple assemblies simultaneously on a larger panel and then singularize them once they’ve been populated.
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Memory Safety Will Be Key to Tackle Fundamental Cyber Security
The U.K.'s Digital Security by Design initiative showcased CHERI, a memory-safe hardware technology, in London. Experts praised its cybersecurity potential but noted adoption challenges. With 160+ companies involved, standardizing memory safety remains a key priority.
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What is a microelectrode?
Answer: The microelectrode is a small device that electrically (or chemically) stimulates a living cell and records the electrical activity within that cell.