Creative Materials, Inc., manufactures electrically conductive and electrically insulating adhesives for quartz oscillator circuits. These products are low-stress adhesives and feature excellent thermal stability. Designed for a variety of applications, these adhesives are an excellent choice for bonding of leads onto quartz crystals and in surface mount lid attachment. Crystal oscillators are used in an increasing variety of modern communications devices, as well as in many devices that are used to measure time.  Among...read more »

Molex Introduces Brad® Micro-Change® M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) Connectors High signal integrity and excellent performance with rugged IP67-sealing LISLE, Ill. July 11, 2011 – Molex Incorporated has introduced the innovative Brad® Micro-Change® M12 Circular Hybrid Technology (CHT) connector that combines Cat 5e data speed and power supply for high signal integrity and excellent performance. Combining both the power and data lines in one M12 connector, the Micro-Change CHT connector features a reduced footprint...read more »

SGIA Expands 2011 Symposium Exhibition Floor To Meet Soaring Demand Industry suppliers set to showcase the latest printed electronics and membrane switch innovations next month SGIA’s one-of-a-kind Printed Electronics and Membrane Switch Symposium (San Jose, California; June 14–16) is gaining momentum and last week, SGIA expanded the show floor to accommodate the high demand and growing number of exhibitors and attendees. www.sgia.org/events/printed_electronics/11/index.cfm The Symposium is the premier event tailored specifically for printers and providers...read more »

FlexAblaser, is the newest laser offering from Automation Alternatives. It is capable of fine line and mass ablation of common film polymers. Developed primarily for ITO ablation, this new system is capable of micro-ablating other conductive and non-conductive inks, including silver and carbon. A solid silver, carbon or carbon over silver print can be rapidly converted into a high definition circuit by FlexAblaser. Something impossible to do with conventional screen printing or ink jet...read more »

February U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $329.43 million, according to AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association.  This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 10.9% from January but up 99.3% when compared with the total of $165.31 million reported for February 2010.  With a year-to-date total of $699.16 million, 2011 is up 138.1% compared with 2010. These numbers and all...read more »

MaxTech Circuit, the Membrane Switch Innovators, are pleased to present SensTouch a revolutionary Printed Electronics technology that re-create the feel of a capacitive switch at a fraction of the cost. SensTouch also achieves a low actuation force using a patented resistive non-tactile construction. Besides considerable cost savings Senstouch offers many other benefits such as Ultra-Thin Design possibilities, Quick closure response, Low actuation force, Simplified electronics vs. capacitive technologies and much more. SensTouch is easy to implement...read more »

January manufacturing technology consumption 188% higher than in January 2010 January U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $371.41 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors’ Association and AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.  This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC program, was down 16.3% from December but up 188.3% when compared with the total of $128.82 million reported for January 2010. These numbers and all data in this report...read more »

Automation Alternatives Introduces its new FlexLaser III laser cutter system. This new generation is 2-3 times Faster than the current FlexLaser II, and is 2-6 times faster than the closest competition. All of the standard features that made FlexLaser II, have been retained in this new design, including: Automatic Vision Registration, with multi-color background lighting (for optimal contrast) No Clean Vane table (eliminates/reduces cleanup) and Quick change Honeycomb table for thin materials. Ability to...read more »

MaxTech Circuit announces MetalTouchtm Membrane Switch Products. MaxTech Circuits’s MetalTouchtm products are specifically designed for harsh environments and are perfect for outdoor, chemical, food and applications that require a durable clean image. Our Harsh Environment Membrane Switch Products can be used in situations where weather, security or durability is of primary importance. Our rugged Stainless Steele construction allows it to be sealed from elements such as moisture or dust that may affect the Circuits...read more »