The drive to miniaturization comes from many corners. Obviously, smaller more powerful devices fill a need for more conveniences that are portable. However, speed is also size-driven, and speed is everything when talking about the capability of digital systems. But, is the present state of electronic manufacturing nearing the end of its ability to use the soldering process?
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It seems that each generation of assemblers forgets how stencil prints work. In my consulting, I am being told more and more often that the stencil file is sent to the stencil maker with no accompanying guidelines. Or, if there are guidelines, they are generic and steeped in tribal knowledge.
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