SPARTANBURG, SC—Two humanoid robots have completed an 11-month pilot project at BMW’s assembly plant here.

In his continuing quest to reduce the parts count of a robot as far as possible, [Carl Bugeja] has hit upon an unusual design: robots built of almost nothing but PCBs. Admittedly, calling these floppy ...

Some joint-design considerations are universal; others vary with the assembly methods used. Each joining technique has particular design requirements, while certain joint requirements may suggest a ...

[Kevin Lynagh] is interested in tiny PCB stepper motors, and after reviewing the various projects and patents to-date, decided to give it a try himself. These are basically a stepper motor that’s been ...

Now, Precision PCB is a small contract manufacturer specializing in quickturn PCB fab and assembly, concentrating on prototyping, short-term lead times, and mid-volume production. Production orders ...

Best practices to follow for your next PCB assembly project. Helpful guidelines and instructions for robust PCB assembly. Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are the foundation of every electronic device.