Component Management
Adhesive delivers improved productivity for smart devices
Leader in silicones, silicon-based technology and innovation, Dow Corning, has introduced a Dow Corning EA-4600LV HM RTV translucent adhesive. The latest addition to the company’s broad and growing portfolio of hot melt, Room-Temperature Vulcanizate (RTV) adhesives, the product is formulated to dispense easily and achieve instant green strength, allowing fast assembly of mobile and computer components immediately after i...
Method for 2D materials could lead to smarter devices
A world-first nonDestructive quality control method from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has enabled Oxford Instruments to commercialise wafer-scale fabrication technology for 2D material MoS2. The demand for miniaturisation of electronics, such as smartphones, wearables and the IoT devices, is continuing to grow, but the industry is now reaching the scaling limit for traditional silicon materials.
Cleaning solution reduces environmental impact
Global electro-chemicals manufacturer, Electrolube, has developed acleaning solution called Safewash Super (SWAS) for PCB wafer assemblers, following close collaboration with a number of manufacturers to considerably improve their cleaning capabilities as well as speed up throughput, reduce costs and decrease environmental impact. Whilst cleaning processes can vary from plant to plant, the silicone wafer manufacturers in collaboration with Electr...
Green method for making artificial spider silk
A team of architects and chemists from the University of Cambridge has designed super-stretchy and strong fibres which are almost entirely composed of water, and could be used to make textiles, sensors and other materials. The fibres, which resemble miniature bungee cords as they can absorb large amounts of energy, are sustainable, non-toxic and can be made at room temperature.
How to select coatings to optimise component performance
The right surface coating can reduce unit costs, equipment downtime, wastage and contamination. It can also improve operational performance and contribute to higher product quality. By Andrew Courtney from Surface Technology.
Hybrid structural bonders able to withstand chemical attack
A distribution agreement has been announced between Techsil and Henkel and introduces the LOCTITE range of hybrid structural bonders which herald a new era in product design and assembly. Techsil’s Managing Director, Paul Hughes commented: “Incorporating Henkel’s well known structural adhesive range has further strengthened our portfolio of high performance industrial bonding products. We look forward to build on this partn...
Superglue can be used to bond stretchable hydrogels
A team of researchers at Johannes Kepler University Linz has developed a new type of glue that can be used to bond hydrogels to other hard or soft objects. In their paper published on Science Advances, the group explains their development process, the structure of the glue, how it works and in what ways. Hydrogels, as the name suggests, are materials made mainly out of water. They are typically rubbery and are often elastic.
High-precision control of printed circuits and displays
Printed electronic transistor circuits and displays in which the colour of individual pixels can be changed are two of many applications of research at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Linköping University. New groundbreaking results on these topics have been published in Science Advances. The researchers in organic electronics have a favourite material to work with: the conducting polymer PEDOT:PSS, which conducts both elect...
EMI noise absorption sheets suppress radiated emissions
Global manufacturer of electronic solutions, Molex, has launched the next-gen of high-performance HOZOX HF2 EMI (electromagnetic interference) Noise Absorption Sheets designed to wrap around cable and other high frequency devices. The pliable composite sheets feature magnetic and conductive properties that provide superior EMI noise absorption performance up to 40GHz.
Low-foaming fluid keeps grinding wheels clean
The use of boron and formaldehyde donor biocides in metalworking fluids are not only restricted in certain European countries, they are constituents that an increasing number of manufacturers choose to avoid. To meet this growing need, Master Fluid Solutions has been at the forefront of developing a family of products that are free from these biocides yet retain the performance quality that is characteristic of the brand.