SEPTEMBER 2025 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 85
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Trouble in Your Tank: Metallizing
Flexible Circuit Materials—
Mitigating Deposit Stress
Metallizing
materials, such
as polyimide
used for flexible
circuitry and
high-reliability
multilayer
printed wiring
boards, provide
a significant challenge for process engineers.
Conventional electroless copper systems often
require pre-treatments with hazardous chemicals
or have a small process window to achieve
uniform coverage without blistering. It all boils
down to enhancing the adhesion of the thin film of
electroless copper to these smooth surfaces.
Wisdom From
Data-center
Power Pioneer
Mike Mosman
Few engineers have
moved the levers of
modern electronics more
decisively than Mike Mosman. From the pre-email
computer rooms of the 1980s to today's hyperscale
campuses cranking out AI cycles, the retired
power engineer and co-founder of CCG Facilities
Integration has spent four decades proving that
uptime is a design discipline, not a hope.
Driving Innovation: Inner Layer Alignment
Methods in PCB Production
In PCB manufacturing, precision is a fundamental requirement. Among
many complex processes, the accurate registration of inner layers
before lamination is one of the most critical. PCB manufacturers align
multiple conductive and insulating layers to form a cohesive, functional
board. This alignment directly affects PCB precision; tighter layer
alignment results in smaller "annular rings," superior performance, and higher yields.
The Power Shift in U.S.
Manufacturing Ownership
The U.S. manufacturing landscape is driven by
reshoring initiatives, supply chain realignments,
and a surge of foreign interest. What does that
mean for U.S.-based PCB and EMS companies?
In this interview, mergers and acquisitions
expert Tom Kastner breaks down the forces
reshaping the industry—why foreign investors
are eager to enter the U.S. market, why
many are evaluating greenfield facilities over
acquisitions, and why the high-mix, low-volume
focus of most domestic shops doesn't always
align with foreign buyers' goals.
The Marketing
Minute: Staying
Positive When
the Market Isn't
In today's volatile elec-
tronics market, buffeted
by tariffs, supply-chain
shifts, and squeezed margins, it's tempting to
tighten belts and cut your marketing budget.
But history shows us that the quietest brands
get forgotten fastest. Staying visible is not a
luxury; it's a competitive advantage.
