Industry News

> News > Industry News

2026
10/13: SMT Nuts Explained: Why More Engineers Are Moving Away from Clinch Nuts for Thin-PCB Fastening

In today’s world of increasingly thin PCBs and densely packed components, hardware engineers often face a difficult trade-off: clinch nuts can easily deform thin boards, while manual nut fastening is slow and inconsistent. Especially when PCB thickness drops to 0.8 mm or even lower, the limitations of traditional clinching become obvious. SMT nuts allow fasteners to go through pick-and-place machines and reflow ovens just like resistors and capacitors, directly forming a reliable threaded connection point on the board surface. But they are not “place and forget” components. Reliability depends on the coordinated design of solder pads, solder volume control, reflow profile, and the fastening scheme. This article explains SMT nuts from principle and comparison to selection and process control.

2026
07/29: Global Busbar Market to Reach $32.4 Billion by 2036, Structural Opportunities Emerge for Precision Manufacturers

Global power infrastructure upgrades and the expansion of the new energy sector are driving sustained growth in the busbar market. According to the latest industry report released by international research firm Future Market Insights (FMI), the global busbar market is projected to grow from $21.5 billion in 2026 to $32.4 billion by 2036, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% and cumulative incremental opportunities of approximately $10.9 billion. The market is shifting from a volume‑driven to a specification‑driven paradigm, making precision manufacturing and customisation capabilities new competitive differentiators.

2026
05/20: How to Choose the Right SMT Nut for Your PCB Design

As electronic devices continue to become smaller, lighter, and more compact, PCB assembly technologies are evolving rapidly. Manufacturers are increasingly adopting SMT (Surface Mount Technology) hardware solutions to improve automation efficiency and reduce production costs.

2026
03/12: How Surface Mount Technology is Reshaping PCB Fastener Assembly

In the realm of printed circuit board (PCB) assembly, electronics manufacturers have long faced a dilemma: tolerate the inefficiencies of loose hardware or risk damaging component-laden boards with through-hole fasteners. A technical white paper, Surface Mount Technology (SMT) Fasteners [translated title], authored by PennEngineering Engineer Brian G. Bentrim, presents a groundbreaking solution. By applying Surface Mount Technology to fastener assembly, this innovation is fundamentally changing the process logic of PCB manufacturing.

Recommended News

: Now, contact us immediately!
Passionate business personnel who can handle quotation, sampling, order delivery and other needs in the fastest possible time, and can also provide professional consulting services.
~~Contact Us~~