Should folks building small numbers of circuit boards use surface-mount parts, or should they stick with through-hole components that are so much easier to handle and solder (not to mention see)?

OMRON Electronic Components Europe has introduced a new range of P6K surface-mount sockets designed to streamline the assembly and servicing of printed circuit board (PCB) relays. Surface-mount ...

Let’s face it friends, everything is moving toward surface mount components. We’ve seen quite a few features here that cover using stencils to populate boards and using ovens to reflow. [Oleg] has put ...

Above is a video detailing one method for populating a two sided surface mount PCB. We covered using a stencil to apply solder paste for a PCB a few weeks ago. In the comments there was a debate about ...

The importance of SMT in PCB manufacturing. How SMT can be beneficial for PCB manufacturers. Have you opened an electronic device and found some small component networks? You see pieces of different ...

Northumberland-based start-up Thermastrate is developing a thermal PCB technology that can surface mount components to a heatsink with as little as 0.17°C/W/cm sq. thermal resistance. “Thermal ...

The assembly of electronic products with SMT has the advantages of small size, good performance, full functionality and low cost. Widely used in aviation, communications, medical electronics, ...

In this comprehensive guide, we explore the top turnkey PCB assembly manufacturers making waves in 2026, examining their capabilities, strengths, and what sets them apart in this competitive landscape ...

Dublin, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Placement Equipment Market 2025-2029" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The surface mount technology ...