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80 PCB007 MAGAZINE I MAY 2024 Examples Figure 6 illustrates three examples of bend-to-install from Würth-Elektronik. For many applications, the bend-to- install is ideal and provides the right 3D approach to product design. However, considering the life of the product and any repair considerations are important in the decision to use this approach com- pared to cable and connectors or tradi- tional flex-rigid designs. Summary Although the semi-flex or bend-to- install is an old process, its use today is still practical. e newer, thin laminates and less stiff resin systems make this an Figure 5: a–c) Design guidelines from EuroCircuits. Figure 6: Examples of bend-to-install PCBs. (Source: Würth-Elektronik 3 )