While the health impacts of environmental air pollution on the general population are well established, its effects on occupational groups remain less understood. Outdoor workers are exposed to higher levels of environmental air pollution due to the nature of their work, especially in the context of frequent wildfire smoke events and global climate change. The … Read more
Load cells, as the core components for precise weight measurement, are widely used in various fields such as industrial production, logistics transportation, medical equipment, and food processing. Their performance and lifespan are highly dependent on the operating environment. When exposed to certain extreme or harsh conditions, not only can the accuracy of the sensors fail, … Read more
1. What Do PCB Colors Represent? The color of a PCB generally refers to the color of the solder mask that is most visually apparent when you receive a PCB board. The color of the PCB surface is the color of the solder mask. The dye used for PCB boards is a type of hardened … Read more
Author Author Gerry Partida Vice President of Technology at Summit Interconnect. PCB companies aim to achieve sustainability goals by reducing waste, conserving energy, and optimizing resources, with sustainability now a primary focus. Discussions about sustainability often center around materials or energy-saving processes, while the core aspect of PCB design is frequently overlooked, despite its central … Read more
Click to receive a free sample coupon~ In the control room of a southern factory, technician Xiao Wang was puzzled by the frequent malfunctions of the PLC module. Upon opening the casing, the once pristine PCB surface was now covered with spiderweb-like green rust. These shocking corrosion marks reveal the deadly threat posed by environmental … Read more
Apple’s every detail improvement in mobile phone design has always attracted industry attention. According to current leaks, the upcoming iPhone Air will adopt innovative 3D printed titanium USB-C port technology, which undoubtedly brings three significant advantages: a thinner body design, stronger structural strength, and an environmentally friendly feature that uses 33% less material. Breakthrough Application … Read more
Searching casually, the answer to “Is a body temperature of 37.5°C normal?” comes from the chief physician of a provincial top-tier hospital in 2024: an axillary temperature of 37.5°C is considered a fever. I clearly remember in 1998, when I caught a cold and had a high fever of 40 degrees Celsius; moving my head … Read more
On April 8, 2025, the team led by An Yunzhu from Korea’s Kookmin University published a research paper titled “Grandparental transfer of nanoplastics in pea plants (Pisum sativum): Transmission from soil to third generations” in the Journal of Hazardous Materials (IF 12.2). This study indicates that nanoplastics can reach humans through the food chain and … Read more
Recently, an Israeli startup has launched a new product called “Omakase Beef Morsels”, which is made from “cultured meat” using 3D printing technology. Israeli company Steakholder Foods Ltd has unveiled their new product, Omakase Beef Morsels, which are bioprinted with cultured meat. Omakase: A Japanese culinary style without a fixed menu, where the chef decides … Read more
Why Use Lead-Free PCBA Lead-free processes use environmentally friendly solder, aligning with modern green trends. Lead is a toxic heavy metal, and prolonged exposure to lead-containing materials can pose potential health risks to operators, while the disposal of lead waste can also pollute the environment. Additionally, lead-free solder has a higher melting point, typically between … Read more