Category Archives: PCB Assembly

Short History of PCB Assembly

Posted on August 29, 2011 by admin

The development of PCB assembly (Printed Circuit Boards) has its roots in the early 20th century with a number of different experiments by different inventors including Albert Hanson, Thomas Edison, Arthur Berry, Max Schoop and Charles Durcase. It was in … Continue reading →

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A golden year for electronics

Posted on May 19, 2011 by admin

Gold is a wonderfully versatile element, with applications across all areas of science and technology. From dentistry to electronics, gold can be found in just about anything due to its high resistance to several types of corrosion and chemical reactions. … Continue reading →

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The birth of the “RepRap”

Posted on March 9, 2011 by admin

We recently covered an open source 3 dimensional printer known as the “RepRap“, designed and built by Adrian Bowyer – a senior lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath. Find the post here. After looking … Continue reading →

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