Breaking the displays barrier
In 1974, the world’s first prototype for a flat, active-matrix LCD was demonstrated. Yet, without a technology capable of mass-producing the small, thin transistors behind their pixel arrays, LCD displays might just have remained in the laboratory. This blog from Mycronic explains the remarkable manufacturing achievement for these critical components of many electronic systems.
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LatestKoh Young to Host SMTA Atlanta Chapter Technical Meeting on State-of-the- Art Test Techniques presented by Vaughan Carlson from VALUE Engrafting August 15
Jul 24, 2024
Atlanta, GA – Koh Young, the industry leader in True3DTM measurement-based inspection solutions and proud SMTA corporate sponsor, is excited to announce that it will host the next Atlanta Chapter technical meeting at its...
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Productronica India – September 11-13
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