The March of Disruptive Technologies

April 18, 2018 | Dan Feinberg, FeinLine Associates, Inc.

There have always been disruptive technologies; thousands of years ago, fire totally disrupted the path of mankind. I have heard it said that truly disruptive technologies are like earthquakes on the seismographs of history.

Trouble in Your Tank: Surface Preparation and Cleaning, Part 1

April 17, 2018 | Michael Carano, RBP Chemical Technology

Surface preparation and cleaning are essential aspects of metal finishing and printed circuit board fabrication. The printed circuit board fabricator has several processes that fit the broad category of cleaning and surface preparation in its toolbox. It is critical that the engineer carefully evaluates these methods and processes to determine the most effective way to optimize yields.

It’s Only Common Sense: The Cost of Keeping a Customer

April 16, 2018 | Dan Beaulieu, DB Management

Experts estimate that we spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars acquiring new customers. When you think of all the money we spend on marketing, advertising, trade shows, websites, salespeople, and their travel and other expenses,...

EPTE Newsletter: Consumer Electronics in the Bathroom

April 4, 2018 | Dominique Numakura, DKN Research

DKN Research is the world’s leading engineering firm specializing in microelectronics and packaging. We review business trends, dissect new electronic products, and provide state of the art technology. Advancements in...