LPKF Laser & Electronics has created an interesting video series on the manufacture of a 3D Multi Interconnect Devices, or ‘3D MIDs’, using Laser Direct Structuring (LDS) to create the circuit. A 3D MID is a type electronic device that includes the electrical components and its interconnecting circuits and has a 3 dimensional shape, as opposed to a typical flat …
Assembly On A 3D Molded Interconnect Device
This video from Häcker Automation shows their test of an assembly operation for a 3D Multi Interconnect Device (aka 3D MID). Processes in the video include dispensing of solder paste, pick and place of components (LEDs in this case) and micro laser soldering. The laser soldering process is also shown from the perspective of the camera on the soldering unit’s …
My Current Cache Of Light Painting Tools
A list and images of the light painting tools I currently have and use.