Guide to PCB & FPC Manufacturing Processes

This blog is an excerpt from the white paper Guide to PCB & FPC Manufacturing Processes: Subtrac...

PICA Manufacturing Solutions 30th Anniversary

From Flexible Circuits to Flexible Thinking Our journey began in 1995 through a strategic partnershi...

Why AOI and Quality Control Matter in PCB and Flex PCB

Why AOI and Quality Control Matter in PCB and Flex Circuit Manufacturing When it comes to PCB and fl...

How to Protect Your Flex Circuits: Strain Relief and Tear Resistance Strategies

How to Protect Your Flex Circuits: Strain Relief and Tear Resistance Strategies Flexible circuits—su...

Designing High Voltage PCBs: Key Layout and Material Considerations

When working with high-voltage circuits, design priorities shift. While many PCBs focus on high-spee...

Outsourcing Supply Chain Expertise

There was a time when business success was measured by how much a company could do in-house. From ra...

Cut PCB Waste & Cut Costs — Smart Nesting Strategies for Flex & Rigid-Flex Designs

Optimizing how parts are arranged on a raw-material panel isn’t just a fabrication detail — it’s a m...

Understanding Prepreg and Core Dielectrics in PCB Stackups

In multilayer PCB fabrication, what connects copper layers together isn’t just glue—it’s carefully e...

Flat Flex Cables: Interconnect Solutions

For engineers balancing performance, flexibility, and cost, Flat Flexible Cables (FFC) remain one of...

Understanding Solder Masks: Types, Processes, and Usage Guidelines

In PCB manufacturing, solder mask isn’t just about making a board look green—it’s a functional layer...

Conductive Inks and Their Role in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Conductive Inks and Their Role in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Choosing the Right PCB Separation Method for Your Project

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturing involves precise processes, not just in design and compone...

PCB Base Materials: Choosing the Right Foundation for Quality

What Are PCB Base Materials? Selecting the right base material for a PCB is never a simple choice. T...

Designing Extra-Long Flexible Circuits: Challenges & Solutions

FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) manufacturing has evolved significantly, with both panel-based and ro...

Understanding Copper Limits & Bend Radius in Flex PCBs

Whether you're designing for a high-durability dynamic application or a compact static installation,...

Precision Cleaning at PICA: Enhancing PCB Performance & Reliability

At PICA, we know that the performance and reliability of printed circuit boards (PCBs) depend heavil...

Understanding PCB Via Holes: Through-Holes, Blind Vias, Buried Vias, & More

Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) form the backbone of modern electronic devices, providing the physical...

Understanding the Multi-Purpose Role of Flux in PCB Assembly

What Is Flux in PCB Assembly? Flux is a fundamental material in the electronics manufacturing proces...

How Advanced Processes Are Transforming PCB Manufacturing

PCB manufacturing is evolving fast as devices become smaller, faster, and more reliable. New fabrica...

Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Stencil Design Best Practices