2018 was a rough year for PCB assemblers who use silicone conformal coating. Many EMS buyers of silicone conformal coating have experienced shortages, with lead times going from days to weeks, then even to months. All the while, prices have...

The reality is that no soldering operation produces perfect assemblies every time. Even the highest quality components fail from time-to-time. That’s why desoldering is so important for those who manufacture, maintain or repair printed...