Printed circuit boards perform two functions. They provide mechanical support for electronic devices and connect all the devices through conductive traces. Today, they are nearly universal in electronic devices. It wasn’t always so. Early electronics were hand-soldered by skilled technicians. Some industrial devices utilized wire wrap, a technique that involved wrapping a solid wire around [...]

The two biggest smartphone manufacturers currently at war with a patent battle taking place at a Californian court, which is the biggest trial of its kind as the two technology firms are accusing each other of intellectual property infringement. Samsung and Apple are the two companies in question and are responsible for more than half [...]

The Gadget Show Live 2012 has been on this week and as always it was a chance for a range of electronic manufacture companies to showcase their latest products.   This year has seen a range of interesting products on display such as latex clothing that utilises neuro-technology to light up depending on the wearer’s [...]

We’re always interested in different forms of electronic manufacture and this week flexible displays caught our eye.   LG revealed that they are now moving ahead with mass production of flexible plastic e-paper displays. The device measures 6inches and features a 1024 x 768 display, weighing in at just 14g. One of the biggest drawbacks [...]

The New iPad launched today in the UK and London saw queues that have been a common sight across the world as people wait to get their hands on the latest piece of kit from Apple. The major new improvement in this iteration of the iPad is the screen resolution which has been upped to [...]

If you’ve ever wondered what the inside of your iPhone looks like then have a look at this BBC video about ‘Patent wars: Stripping the iPhone bare’ to see its printed circuits laid bare for all to see.   The video details the ‘patent wars’ that are still ongoing between the largest companies responsible for [...]

It’s not just video games and consoles that use electronics and the PCB.  Advancements in electronic manufacture has been utilised with a view to helping troops that stationed in warzones.   It has been reported that small robotic nano quadrotors, that are small miniature helicopters are being developed and this will revolutionise warfare. The small [...]