Although some companies choose to outsource design data to engineers, the problems of getting a workable PCB out the door can be difficult to predict and lead to costly mistakes. The first part of this two-part series will reveal some of the unexpected expenses associated with outsourcing your PCB design data, Continue reading “The Biggest Problems with Outsourcing Design Data to Engineers”

LPKF is the most experienced laser plastic welding (LPW) company, going back over 18 years when we funded the first basic research into using lasers to join plastic materials. At LPKF we are process driven. We are material scientists and laser plastic welding experts. We are mechanical engineers, software architects and craftsmen. We are innovators and machine builders. LPKF is laser plastic welding domain and process knowledge. Continue reading “Laser Plastic Welding Partner Programs with LPKF”

For many reasons, it can be somewhat intimidating when you’re finally ready to bring your PCB design to mass production. There are so many electronics, variables, and design specifics to go over before you actually bring a final iteration of your prototype to mass production that it can almost seem too complex to understand at times. Continue reading “6 Things to Keep in Mind When Mass Producing Your PCB Design”

Innovation is a never ending source of potential breakthroughs for manufacturers. There are so many benefits that come along with turning a good idea into a successful invention that it’s no wonder many manufacturers are constantly designing their new products from scratch to benefit themselves within their particular field. But many manufacturers aren’t aware of how to optimize this process so that they waste the least amount of money and get the most benefit. Continue reading “5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Prototypes Early”

Any manufacturers worth their salt know that prototyping is an extremely important step in the innovation process and needs to be planned for and invested in, but many aren’t aware that simply prototyping isn’t enough. For prototypes to be worth the amount of time and money put into them, they also need to be able to be built rapidly. Continue reading “4 Reasons Why Rapid PCB Prototyping is so Important”