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The changing world of PCBs
A number of predominant technical trends are today driving the applications in which PCBs are used. We asked NCAB Group's Chief Operating Officer Chris Nuttall how he views these developments and their impact they may have on the PCB industry.

The road to sustainable operations
MORE ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC: Many businesses and organizations around the world claim that they are striving to achieve sustainability. But what is sustainability work all about in practice and how can businesses get to a point where they are making a real difference? In this issue, we will be discussing this with two specialists […]

The 5G networks are here
The transition to the new generation of mobile communications, 5G, has already begun in Asia and the United States. In this issue of our newsletter InFocus, we take a closer look at 5G in general and what the effect it will have on the PCB industry in particular.

Sustainable Operations – a strategic priority
Five years have passed since NCAB Group started to apply a sustainability strategy which introduced principles to ensure the company conducted its business in a sustainable fashion. This newsletter looks at the significance of that move for NCAB, its employees and customers.

Reliable PCBs – Key factor that determines the quality of the end product
The reliability of the PCBs at the heart of an electronics product are key to ensuring that the product performs as it is designed to. If a PCB fails, the likelihood is that the product will cease to function. This newsletter focuses on ways of attaining the desired reliability.

The electronics industry in Europe – Yesterday, today and tomorrow
NCAB has a presence in many major markets across Europe. So, in this issue of our newsletter, we will be focusing on the electronics industry in Europe. We will be tracing developments to date and looking ahead to developments going forward. We asked Jon Barrett, chief editor of the electronic magazine Electronic Sourcing, to share […]

The PCB Industry in the United States – uncertain times despite activity and growth
It has been more than six years now since NCAB Group first set up operations in the United States. Much has happened during this time, and this issue of the newsletter takes a closer look at the U.S. market, which has been undergoing a period of great uncertainty. To help us with that, we turned […]

More advanced boards and shorter product life cycles – that’s how you deal with increased development costs
The physical appearance of a PCB is largely determined by the components that it is designed to accommodate. Components are shrinking in size and the consumer electronics industry has for some time been driving what has become a general trend towards miniaturisation, with an increasing number of features having to be accommodated on a […]

A better future – when technology contributes towards a sustainable society
Technology and electronics are often associated with overconsumption, ever increasing electronic waste and a detrimental impact on the environment. But today we are seeing that advancements in technology are also contributing towards building a more sustainable, resource efficient society for the future. DOWNLOAD PDF (ENGLISH UK VERSION) » DOWNLOAD PDF (ENGLISH US VERSION) » NEWSLETTER […]

Factory management – how to get the optimum out of a PCB factory
NCAB Group has a strong presence in China. This to ensure their production is geared towards producing the best possible quality PCBs. The task is extensive and many faceted, includes being present in the factories, having dedicated NCAB focused teams among factory staff and carrying out regular audits and other follow-ups. DOWNLOAD PDF (ENGLISH UK […]