4 Technological Advances in Manufacturing and Circuit Integration

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Manufacturing is evolving at a pace not seen before thanks to rapid improvements in technology. This has made manufacturing more efficient and cost effective at a scale not previously seen before. Many of these improvements are thanks to advancements in circuit integration in particular.

Technology is completely transforming the business world. This is no more apparent than in manufacturing. Manufacturing is evolving at a pace not seen before thanks to rapid improvements in technology. This has made manufacturing more efficient and cost effective at a scale not previously seen before. Many of these improvements are thanks to advancements in circuit integration in particular. Below is an overview of four different advancements in manufacturing and circuit integration.

Integrated Circuitry

The development of the integrated circuit was a huge breakthrough. An integrated circuit exists on a tiny piece of semiconducting material. Yet despite its small size, it has the ability to act exactly the same as much larger circuits that had to be created from much more discrete components.

The Advantages of New Integrated Circuits

Integrated circuits provide many advantages to the manufacturers of electronics. They consume far less power than regular circuits. They allow for the possibility of higher speed communication. They allow for faster processing and higher memory capacities. They do all of this while costing less than traditional circuits. Integrated circuits are a game changer for manufacturers.

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Printed Circuit Boards

A specific breakthrough with integrated circuitry that has had a huge impact on manufacturing is the advent of printed circuit boards. Printed circuit boards involve the use of a printing process to affix strips of conductive material like copper to a flat and usually green surface that acts as an insulator. This technology isn’t actually new. The first patents for printed circuit boards were applied for in the early 1900’s. However, some companies, such as Streamline Circuits, know that there have been substantial improvements in the technology in recent years thanks to smartphones. Due to research and development performed with smartphones in mind, printed circuit boards are now much smaller and more efficient than ever before.

The Internet of Things

One thing that integrated circuits and printed circuit boards can provide for a manufacturer is the ability to add computer processing and internet connectivity to products that previously had none. Thanks to the small size, great efficiency, and low cost of these circuits, they can be integrated into many more products. This can mean toys that connect to the internet and mundane household appliances that have the ability to communicate with smartphone apps. The possibilities are almost limitless.

Manufacturing and the business world at large is evolving at an increasingly rapid rate. Technology, including integrated circuits, has helped to fuel this transformation. As circuits become smaller and more efficient, companies will be able to manufacture more technologically advanced products for a fraction of the price.

By  Rachelle Wilber	Embed