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  In this episode of the OnTrack podcast we have as our guest; Tyler Mincey, who is the VP of Engineering for Bolt. Bolt is located in San Francisco and Boston and is a hybrid venture that is part venture capitalist and part engineering team. Bolt offers a unique model to help startups get off the ground, and get product to market. Listen to the Podcast: Download this episode (right click and save) Watch the Video: Show Highlights: Tyler’s...

Not long ago, a very creative engineer in Europe proposed a novel concept for layer-to-layer connections that has higher density than the conventional through-hole. That engineer is Joan Torne’ of NEXTGin Technologies BV [1] and his technology is called, “Vertical Conductive Structures-VeCS”. It employs the conventional PCB TH fab equipment, increases densities to that of HDI, with capabilities down to 0.4 mm pitch BGAs. The concept is to peck...

Printed electronics (PE) is a rapidly growing interconnect technology. While it has its roots in flexible printed keyboards for appliances and early printed circuits from WWII, today's advancements in materials, manufacturing, and design tools are pushing its capabilities far beyond its origins. Printed Electronics - Applications The most exciting aspect of PE is the expanding range of applications and markets. PE is being widely adopted across...

Question:  As someone new to designing with flex materials, what is important to understand about the base materials? For people new to calling out flex materials, it can be a little intimidating. Just like their rigid material counterparts, there are so many options to choose from, it can be mind-boggling. But, also just like their rigid material counterparts, once you learn the “basics”, most designs will fit within common parameters. Once...

Knowing how to make title blocks is necessary for your documentation. Learn the fast way of creating title blocks with this video.