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72 SMT007 MAGAZINE I OCTOBER 2025 5 3 2 1 4 SMT007 TOP 10 C h e c k o u t t h e s e h i g h l i g h t s f r o m S M T 0 0 7 . c o m The Road to Reliability: Why EV Electronics Matter More Than Ever The proliferation of electronics is driven not only by electrification but also by customer demand for features like over-the-air (OTA) updates, connectivity, autonomous driving capabilities, and enhanced safety. While these features increase functionality, they also introduce new vectors for failure, especially when software and hardware development are not properly synchronized. Medical Device Contract Manufacturing Market Worth $140.84 Billion by 2030 with 10.9% CAGR Rising demand for complex and small-scale medical devices, especially in diagnostic imaging, wearable health technology, and minimally invasive procedures, has led OEMs to outsource production to specialized con- tract manufacturers with the necessary expertise and infrastructure. Sustainability and Selective Soldering We all have trusted products for certain tasks, but it's not news to anyone working in electronics that many chemicals are hazard- ous. As an industry, we've moved away from leaded solder and adapted well to alternatives. There's no reason we can't adapt to other elements of the manu- facturing process. Marcy's Musings: Continuing to Invent the Future With SEL Two years ago, PCB007 Magazine devoted an issue to Schweitzer Engineering Labs (SEL), a new captive greenfield PCB facility in Moscow, Idaho. What does SEL look like today? Have they worked out the kinks and ramped up capability and capacity? How do they continue to plan for what's ahead? Standardized Hinges and Apple's Entry Expected to Push Foldable Phone Penetration Beyond 3% by 2027 Apple's first foldable device is expected to lift foldable phone penetration from 1.6% in 2025 to over 3% in 2027. The evolution of foldable phones from multi-part hinge assemblies to integrated hinge designs, coupled with breakthroughs in materials, structures, and thickness, has enabled thinner and lighter devices. Among these advances, hinge technology has emerged as a key competitive focus.

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