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Category Archives: Commercial

Recycling Printed Circuit Boards and Other Electronics

Driving around the city you may see signs advertising electronics disposal drives. While it is extremely important to recycle old electronics and printed circuit boards, it is important to understand how to properly dispose of these materials in order to … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Boards and Vehicle Charging Stations

  With more drivers turning to electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in order to reap the benefits of saving fuel, the issue of charging stations has come to the forefront of the industry. While the adoption of electric vehicles is … Continue reading

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The Electric Porsche that Predated Modern Printed Circuit Boards

Ferdinand Porsche was born in Austria in 1875 and quickly developed an affinity for electricity, moving to Vienna at the age of 18 to become an apprentice at an electrical engineering firm. In just five years time, Porsche rose through … Continue reading

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Are Printed Circuit Board Designers Ready for Drones?

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced his company’s plans to develop quadcopter drones that will be able to deliver packages to online shoppers within 30 minutes by as early as 2015. Called Amazon Prime Air,this service offers … Continue reading

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Smartphones and Printed Circuit Boards Changing the Digital Camera Market

With the latest in technology making its way into new smartphone and tablet devices every year, it gets more and more difficult for traditional manufacturers to compete. For example, the digital camera industry has had to adjust its strategy for … Continue reading

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Flex Printed Circuit Boards Expected to Add to Growth

The market for printed electronics on flexible circuits is expected to grow between now and 2020, according to a recent study published by Reportbuyer.com. Printed circuit boards that offer next-generation capabilities for consumer electronics, the medical industry and corporations all … Continue reading

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The Right Printed Circuit Boards Prepare You For Your Robotics Competition

One of the most enjoyable and challenging parts of the year for engineering students is entering and competing in a robotics competition. A year or more of work all leads up to one competition that can help a team achieve … Continue reading

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Role of Printed Circuit Boards in the Evolution of Cell Phones

Over the years, technology has given the world significant advances in communication. From the first mobile cellular phone in the 1970s to the latest smartphones available on the market today, researchers and engineers are constantly developing new ways to make … Continue reading

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Printed Circuit Boards and Other Components Needed to Build a PC

One of the most satisfying projects for hobbyists and aspiring engineers is to build your own personal computer from scratch. Rather than being restricted to the components and features that are available in computers on the market you can start … Continue reading

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Reasons to Buy Printed Circuit Boards from Advanced Circuits

Reasons to Buy Printed Circuit Boards from Advanced Circuits When you are buying circuit boards you want to make sure that you can get the quality and products that you need exactly when you need them. Purchasing printed circuit boards … Continue reading

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