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

Analysis Report on 3D Printing Technology

Analysis Report on 3D Printing Technology

This report is about 3D printing technology, mainly discussing the development of 3D printing technology in various fields and future trends, as well as the business situations of some related companies. Below is an explanation of the report’s content: What is 3D Printing 3D printing is an advanced manufacturing technology that differs from traditional manufacturing … Read more

3D Printing: A Tool for National Strength, Not Just Children’s Toys!

3D Printing: A Tool for National Strength, Not Just Children's Toys!

CoolPlayExperimentLabWorksOriginally published on WeChat account Cool Play LabWeChat ID: coollabsRecently, NASA announced that it has collaborated with scientists from Ohio State University to create the most elastic superalloy to date, GRX-810.How impressive is this alloy? In harsh working environments of 1,093°C and 20 MPa (197 times atmospheric pressure),the current top nickel-based alloy material, AM718, typically … Read more

Design Considerations for PCB Process Edges

Design Considerations for PCB Process Edges

When performing SMT (Surface Mount Technology) processing on PCBs, the PCBs are conveyed along the SMT production line via guide rails. Therefore, a pair of edges must be reserved as forbidden areas for component placement. Typically, the two long edges of the PCB or the assembled panel are designated as the conveyance edges. The width … Read more

What is High Reliability in PCBs?

What is High Reliability in PCBs?

1 What is Reliability? Reliability refers to “trustworthy” or “dependable,” indicating the ability of a product to perform its specified functions under defined conditions and for a specified period. For end products, the higher the reliability, the greater the assurance of use.PCB reliability refers to the ability of a “bare board” to meet the production … Read more

How Guangdong is Strengthening Its Position in the Global AI and Robotics Industry

How Guangdong is Strengthening Its Position in the Global AI and Robotics Industry

Author: Li Yinong Editor: He Jia In 2024, Guangdong’s core AI industry scale will exceed 220 billion yuan On April 1, a press conference was held to announce the “Several Policy Measures to Promote the Innovative Development of the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Industry in Guangdong Province”. Wang Sheng, Vice Governor of Guangdong Province, stated … Read more

A New Mindset is Required for IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)!

A New Mindset is Required for IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things)!

Image Source: A3 / ABB Author | Tanya M. Anandan, A3 “ Through the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), manufacturing enterprises can achieve higher productivity and better information insights to create future-ready factories. ” The IIoT lays the foundation for future factories, which are smart, interconnected, and ready to adapt to … Read more

Top 100 PCB Manufacturing Companies in China (Including Main Products)

Top 100 PCB Manufacturing Companies in China (Including Main Products)

1. Zhendin Technology Holdings Co., Ltd. Introduction: Established in 2006, mainly produces flexible circuit boards, high-density interconnect boards, rigid circuit boards, and IC substrates; Main products: Flexible circuit boards (FPC), high-density interconnect boards (HDI), rigid circuit boards (R-PCB), and IC substrates; 2016 revenue: 16.985 billion CNY2. Jantech Technology Co., Ltd. Introduction: Located in Taoyuan, Taiwan, … Read more