{"id":7260,"date":"2021-04-16T13:03:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-16T12:03:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/controlar.com\/?p=7260"},"modified":"2023-06-26T18:00:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T17:00:05","slug":"ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-ems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/controlar.com\/en\/ten-things-you-didnt-know-about-ems\/","title":{"rendered":"Ten things you probably didn\u2019t know about EMS"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”]
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We gathered 10 interesting facts and curiosities about the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) industry and reveal them to you here. <\/div>
<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”1. The invention of EMS was accredited to…” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][nectar_flip_box image_url_1=”7421″ bg_color=”#a2a7aa” text_color=”dark” icon_color=”accent-color” bg_color_2=”#0091d1″ text_color_2=”light” h_text_align=”center” v_text_align=”center” image_loading=”default” flip_direction=”horizontal-to-left”]scientists in the 1800s, who discovered that they could pass electricity through gas from one metal electrode to another.<\/p>\n

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Paul Eisler, an Austrian inventor, who developed the first PCB when working on a radio set in 1936.[\/nectar_flip_box][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Printed circuits technology has been evolving since 1936 \u2026” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][nectar_flip_box image_url_1=”7499″ bg_color=”#a2a7aa” text_color=”dark” icon_color=”accent-color” bg_color_2=”#0091d1″ text_color_2=”light” h_text_align=”center” v_text_align=”center” image_loading=”default” flip_direction=”horizontal-to-left”]…with SMT (Surface Mount Technology) replacing the through-hole method as the most common manufacturing technique.<\/p>\n

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PCBs have become much smaller, faster and more efficient to build.[\/nectar_flip_box][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”3. Using Surface Mount Technology it is possible to\u2026.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][nectar_flip_box image_url_1=”7504″ bg_color=”#0091d1″ text_color=”dark” icon_color=”accent-color” bg_color_2=”#0091d1″ text_color_2=”light” h_text_align=”center” v_text_align=”center” image_loading=”default” flip_direction=”horizontal-to-left”]\n

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  • design PCBs up to 1\/10 of the size of through-hole circuits<\/li>\n
  • place 136,000 components an hour<\/li>\n
  • place a component so tiny on a board, you would need a microscope to see it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/nectar_flip_box][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”4. PCBs are almost always green because\u2026.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2381d742″]
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    • they are made from a glass-epoxy, which is naturally green and gives them the iconic green color.<\/li>\n
    • the US military found that green was the most effective color for PCB, especially in adverse situations, deciding that green would be the norm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_row_inner content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”5. PCBs utilize traces, not wires, to transport electrons as\u2026” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default” animation_delay=”150″]… copper traces are a lot smaller and flat taking up less space and proving to be more efficient when connecting small components on a circuit board.[\/split_line_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”6. Flexible PCB technology is continuously growing…” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][morphing_outline starting_color=”#0091d1″ hover_color=”#a2a7aa”]Flexible printed circuits have reduced the total cost of electrical wiring by up to 70%. [\/morphing_outline][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][morphing_outline starting_color=”#0091d1″ hover_color=”#a2a7aa”]It is predicted that in a near future, one-third of all PCBs manufactured will be flex.[\/morphing_outline][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][morphing_outline starting_color=”#0091d1″ hover_color=”#a2a7aa”]Flexible PCBs are built on flexible high-temperature plastic like Kapton.[\/morphing_outline][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”7. Biodegradable circuits are becoming a reality…” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%230091d1″][carousel script=”carouFredSel” autorotate=”true” easing=”linear”][item id=”1619083681379-3″ tab_id=”1619083681380-6″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text]\n

      A group of U.S. researchers set out to create a fully functional PCB that is biodegradable and disintegrates when exposed to water.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/item][item id=”1619083681446-9″ tab_id=”1619083681447-10″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text]\n

      They developed flexible, water-repellent graphene circuits for washable electronics.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/item][item id=”1619083681499-8″ tab_id=”1619083681500-10″ title=”Item”][vc_column_text]\n

      New graphene printing technology can produce electronic circuits that are low-cost, flexible, highly conductive and water repellent.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/item][\/carousel][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” color=”accent-color” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”none” min_height=”50″]Manufacturers prefer LED lighting because it lasts longer and generates less heat[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” centered_text=”true” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” color=”accent-color” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”none” min_height=”50″]\n

      8. Lighting is critical when it comes to PCB inspection<\/h2>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][fancy_box box_style=”default” icon_family=”none” color=”accent-color” border_radius=”default” image_loading=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”none” min_height=”50″]\n

      The PCB inspection or rework requires 1000 lumens of lighting during production<\/p>\n[\/fancy_box][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”9. The EMS industry workforce is changing as\u2026” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default” animation_delay=”150″]\n

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      • women make up roughly 27% of the manufacturing workforce and the percentage continues to grow.<\/li>\n
      • over the past few years, Chinas\u2019 factories cut human workforce by an average of 50%, due to the increased prevalence of robots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/split_line_heading][vc_row_inner content_placement=”top” column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_custom_heading text=”10. The revenue forecast for the EMS industry is\u2026.” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left”][split_line_heading animation_type=”default” animation_delay=”150″]Under a stable macroeconomic environment, the EMS industry is expected to grow from a total value of 506309 Million USD in 2019 to 638429 Million USD in 2025.[\/split_line_heading][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” text_align=”left”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” overlay_strength=”0.3″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Sources:<\/strong><\/span>
        \nhttps:\/\/www1.hkexnews.hk\/listedco\/listconews\/sehk\/2020\/0110\/9125620\/sehk19093000818.pdf; <\/span>
        \nhttps:\/\/www.industryresearch.biz\/enquiry\/request-sample\/16785579; <\/span>
        \nhttps:\/\/svtronics.com\/blog\/how-did-printed-circuit-boards-become-the-standard-green-that-they-are-today\/; <\/span>
        \nhttps:\/\/www.pcbtrain.co.uk\/blog\/12-cool-facts-about-pcbs-that-you-probably-didnt-know; <\/span>
        \nhttps:\/\/www.autodesk.com\/products\/eagle\/blog\/e-waste-conundrum-can-biodegradable-printed-circuit-boards-help\/;<\/span>
        \nhttps:\/\/linchpinseo.com\/trends-in-the-electronics-manufacturing-equipment-industry\/; <\/span>
        \nhttps:\/\/www.proto-electronics.com\/blog\/flexible-pcbs-advantages-disadvantages<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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