China Successfully Completes First Space ‘3D Printing’ – What Was Printed?

China Successfully Completes First Space '3D Printing' - What Was Printed?

Click the blue text to follow“CCTV News” On the 5th of this month, the Long March 5B carrier rocket successfully completed its maiden flight carrying China’s new generation manned spacecraft test vehicle which also included a“3D printer” This is China’s first space 3D printing experiment and also the first time in the world to conduct … Read more

How 3D Printing is Transforming the Middle East

How 3D Printing is Transforming the Middle East

The Middle East, a land interwoven with deserts and oil, has long been labeled as “resource-dependent” by the outside world. However, with the paradigm shift in global manufacturing, 3D printing technology is quietly reshaping the economic landscape of the Middle East in a disruptive manner. This is not just a technological celebration but a strategic … Read more

PCB Manufacturing Industry Terminology (Part II): Common PCB Surface Treatment Processes, Their Advantages, Disadvantages, and Applicable Scenarios

PCB Manufacturing Industry Terminology (Part II): Common PCB Surface Treatment Processes, Their Advantages, Disadvantages, and Applicable Scenarios

After designing the PCB, we send it to the PCB manufacturer for prototyping or mass production. When placing an order with the manufacturer, we include a PCB processing technology specification document, which specifies the type of PCB surface treatment process to be used. Different PCB surface treatment processes can significantly affect the final PCB processing … Read more

National Award Reference | (Artificial Intelligence Applications @301-350) Overview of National Award Winning Works from the China College Student Computer Design Competition (16th Edition)

National Award Reference | (Artificial Intelligence Applications @301-350) Overview of National Award Winning Works from the China College Student Computer Design Competition (16th Edition)

Serial Number * Category Name * Work Title * Award * Participating School 301 * Artificial Intelligence Applications * Based onROS Mobile Development—A Wheel-type Disinfection Robot for Human-Machine-Object Triad Integration * Third * Dalian Ocean University 302 * Artificial Intelligence Applications * Design of an Autonomous Driving Smart Car Based onROS System * Third * … Read more

In-Depth Analysis of the SMT (FPC) PCBA Production Process (2021 Edition)

In-Depth Analysis of the SMT (FPC) PCBA Production Process (2021 Edition)

SMT Top Networking Circle A professional circle for sharing networking resources and achieving career advancement. New Platform 2020 1. FPC Preprocessing FPC boards are relatively soft and are generally not vacuum packaged when leaving the factory. They are prone to absorb moisture from the air during transportation and storage, so they need to undergo a … Read more

Essential Reading: What is the Difference Between PCBA and PCB?

Essential Reading: What is the Difference Between PCBA and PCB?

This article will deeply compare PCBA and PCB! We will start with their basic definitions and principles, exploring the key differences in design, manufacturing, and practical applications. You will learn how PCBs are constructed and how they differ from fully assembled PCBAs. We will also explore real-world application cases across various industries, discuss manufacturing and … Read more

Methods for Calculating Points and Costs in PCBA/FPCBA SMT Processing

Methods for Calculating Points and Costs in PCBA/FPCBA SMT Processing

SMT, short for Surface Mount Technology, originated in the 1960s, involves directly mounting SMD components onto PCBs. Its greatest advantage is the high wiring density per unit area of each component, which shortens connection lines and improves electrical performance. Below, I will quickly guide you through the SMT process flow. (This is SMT) 01 SMT … Read more

Is Achieving Independence in China’s Semiconductor Equipment Harder than Building an Atomic Bomb?

Is Achieving Independence in China's Semiconductor Equipment Harder than Building an Atomic Bomb?

This is the worst of times, yet also the most hopeful of times. Source | Yuan Chuan Technology Review (ID: kechuangych)Author | Liu Rui, Deng YuImage Source | IC PhotoThe lithography machines are monopolized by the Dutch, polishing machines and ion implantation equipment are dominated by the Americans, and even in the semiconductor testing and … Read more

Velo3D’s Revenue Halved Last Year, Plans Significant Growth for Next Year

Velo3D's Revenue Halved Last Year, Plans Significant Growth for Next Year

2024 is a challenging year for Velo3D, as the company undergoes financial restructuring, leadership changes, and strategic adjustments to lay the foundation for stable growth in the future. Velo3D’s total revenue for 2024 is only $41 million, nearly halving compared to 2023, but the new management states that the company is entering a clearer development … Read more

Reshaping the Global Landscape of 3D Printing

Reshaping the Global Landscape of 3D Printing

3D printing technology, which began as an additive manufacturing experiment in the 1980s, is no longer a whimsical idea confined to laboratories but has become an industrial storm sweeping across the globe. It is reshaping the landscape of manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and even geopolitical economics at an unexpected speed and depth. However, the current world … Read more