EMI Shielding for Flex PCBs: What Designers Need to Know

As electronic products become smaller and more densely packaged, flexible circuits bring signals, po...

Conformal Coating for Rigid and Flex PCB Assemblies

Printed circuit board assemblies are used in products that need to perform reliably in demanding env...

How to Prevent Flex PCB Bend Failures

Flexible circuit boards can solve difficult packaging and motion challenges, but only when they are ...

Highlights from Wearable Technologies Conference 2026

Wearable technology continues to move beyond traditional smartwatches and fitness trackers. From AI-...

How Advanced Drone Technology Is Changing Flex, Rigid-Flex, and PCB Design

Drone technology has progressed from basic remote-controlled aircraft into sophisticated autonomous ...

A Practical Guide to Rigid and Flex PCB Compliance

A new PICA Manufacturing Solutions eBook gives engineering, sourcing, and quality teams a practical ...

Why Polyimide Film Is Used in Flexible Circuit Manufacturing

Polyimide film is one of the most widely used base materials in flexible circuit manufacturing. Its ...

Top Challenges and Failure Modes in Rigid-Flex PCB Design

Rigid-flex printed circuit boards combine the component stability of rigid PCBs with the routing fre...

Why Do Tolerances Affect the Cost of Flex and Rigid PCBs?

Printed circuit board tolerances define how much a manufactured feature may vary from its specified ...

Core vs. Prepreg Materials in Flex and Rigid PCBs

Core and prepreg materials both provide dielectric insulation within a printed circuit board, but th...

PCB and Flex Material Shortages in 2026: Alternatives and Sourcing Strategies

PCB sourcing teams are facing a more complicated material environment than they were a few years ago...

IPC Class 3 Manufacturing for Flex and Rigid PCBs

In high-reliability electronics, a flexible circuit or printed circuit board cannot simply function ...

Automate 2026: How Flexible PCBs Support the Future of Robotics and Automation

Automate 2026 brought robotics, AI-enabled automation, machine vision, motion control, autonomous mo...

Flexible PCB Connectors: Molex, ZIF, LIF, Crimp, and Soldered Options for Reliable Interconnect Design

Flexible PCB Connectors: Options for Reliable Flex Circuit Interconnect Design Flexible printed circ...

ISO 13485 Flexible PCB Manufacturing for Medical Devices

Medical devices are becoming smaller, smarter, and more connected, creating greater demand for compa...

Highlights from Space Tech Expo USA 2026

Space Tech Expo USA 2026 brought together a wide range of companies working across satellites, launc...

Flex PCB Design Considerations for Point‑of‑Care Medical Devices

Point‑of‑care (POC) medical devices are designed to deliver diagnostics and monitoring directly at t...

Flex PCBs in EV Battery Packs and Charging Systems: Long Flex Circuits, Nickel Tabs, and Reliable Interconnect Design

Flex PCBs in EV Batteries and Charging Systems: Long Flex Circuits, Nickel Tabs, and Reliable Interc...

Highlights from IoT Tech Expo North America 2026

Highlights from IoT Tech Expo North America 2026 As connected products become smarter, smaller, and ...

Rigid-Flex PCB vs. Flex PCB with Rigidizer: Key Differences, Costs, and Design Considerations

When engineers need a circuit that can bend, fit into tight spaces, or replace bulky wire harnesses,...