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APRIL 2025 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 33 What is NCAB doing to be proactive in this challenging economy for the bene- fit of your customers? We develop strong relationships at all levels, deeply understanding customer needs and going the extra mile to exceed expectations. We have been developing strate- gic partnerships with like-minded cus- tomer partners where we support them throughout all levels of their PCB busi- ness as trusted partners and advisors. Business is conducted between peo- ple where trust is built daily. e strong relationships we develop and the per- sonal service we provide make all the difference in these challenging times. We are emphasizing supply chain diversification, logistics opportunities, and inventory management—ensur- ing that we are smart about sourcing and purchasing practices. Rather than NCAB or our customers funding and holding excessive inventory, we nego- tiate with our supply partners to main- tain pricing stability and optimize deliv- ery schedules, ensuring a reliable sup- ply chain without incurring unneces- sary costs. Additionally, our technical team is a major differentiator, offering support that many of our competitors cannot. We invest heavily in PCB design educa- tion to support our customers, ensur- ing we are involved in the early phases of PCB design. is helps customers design for manufacturability, cost effi- ciency, quality, and sustainability—both in terms of product longevity and sup- ply chain resilience. By staying proactive in these areas, we position ourselves as a trusted part- ner for our customers, helping them navigate economic uncertainties while maintaining a strong and reliable supply chain. PCB007 Researchers have advanced a decades-old challenge in the field of organic semiconductors, opening new possibilities for the future of electronics. The researchers, led by the University of Cambridge and the Eindhoven University of Technology, have cre- ated an organic semiconductor that forces electrons to move in a spiral pattern, which could improve the effi- ciency of OLED displays in television and smartphone screens, or power next-generation computing technolo- gies such as spintronics and quantum computing. The semiconductor they developed emits circular- ly polarised light—meaning the light carries informa- tion about the 'handedness' of electrons. The internal structure of most inorganic semiconductors, like silicon, is symmetrical, meaning electrons move through them without any preferred direction. But by using molecular design tricks inspired by na- ture, the researchers created a chiral semiconductor by nudging stacks of semiconducting molecules to form or- dered right-handed or left-handed spiral columns. Their results are reported in the journal Science. One promising application for chiral semiconductors is in display technology. Current displays often waste a significant amount of energy due to the way screens filter light. The chiral semiconductor developed by the researchers naturally emits light in a way that could re- duce these losses, making screens brighter and more energy-efficient. The semiconductor is based on a material called tri- azatruxene (TAT) that self-assembles into a helical stack, allowing electrons to spiral along its structure, like the thread of a screw. "When excited by blue or ultraviolet light, self-assem- bled TAT emits bright green light with strong circular po- larisation—an effect that has been difficult to achieve in semiconductors until now," said co-first author Mar- co Preuss, from the Eindhoven University of Technology. "The structure of TAT allows electrons to move efficient- ly while affecting how light is emitted." (Source: University of Cambridge) Spinning, Twisted Light Could Power Next-generation Electronics