Surface-Mount Captive Screws Simplify Installation onto PCBs

PENCOM designed its new series of captive screws specifically for SMT processes. SAN CARLOS, Calif.—PENCOM, a fastener manufacturer with a global manufacturing footprint, recently introduced what the company called “a smarter fastening solution for surface-mount PCB...

Printing Electronic Parts for Next-Generation Technologies

Custom inks and advanced printing methods enable durable transistors for smart devices By Amber Rose | Argonne National Laboratory Argonne researchers show how printed transistors can last thousands of cycles and operate at low voltage. LEMONT, Ill.—Tiny electronic...

Stacking Up: A New Take on Diamond Electronics

2D material offers a solution to long-standing obstacle in diamond-based circuits By Amber Rose | Argonne National Laboratory Placing a thin layer of molybdenum disulfide on diamond enables current flow at room temperature, opening a new pathway for diamond-based...

Production-Grade Thermo-Mechanical Simulation at Manufacturing Scale

Vinci’s physics AI foundation model is reported to deliver deterministic, solver-accurate warpage analysis across extreme scales. PALO ALTO, Calif.—In February, Vinci announced the availability of its second core physics capability: thermo-mechanical simulation that...

New Tri-Fold Bikes Are Reported to Address Core Design Challenges

DAHON Tech recently introduced two new models that are designed to close the gap between compact form and full-size riding performance. CHICAGO—Tri-fold bikes have surged in popularity in recent years for their compact and portable design, becoming a popular choice...