Epec Engineered Technologies

05/31/2026

Choosing the right combination of stiffeners and adhesives depends on both mechanical and electrical design constraints. Engineers must consider bend radius, layer transitions, thermal requirements, and assembly stresses.

Learn how adhesives and stiffeners improve rigid-flex PCB reliability, from material choices, placement, bend management, and early manufacturer input.

05/30/2026

Certification of custom battery packs can be voluntary and mandatory based on the country and market. Working with a manufacturer who is knowledgeable about the many certification organizations can help streamline the production process.

Learn how certification testing shapes custom battery design, materials, costs, and timelines, and why early planning helps avoid retesting and delays.

05/29/2026

View our article: Continuity Testing: Validating Reliability in Custom Cable Assemblies

Learn how cable assembly testing goes beyond continuity checks with HiPot, resistance, mechanical validation, and custom test fixtures.

05/28/2026

Check out our blog post: Hidden Costs & Challenges of Offshore Battery Pack Manufacturing - Q&A

At the end of our challenges of offshore battery pack manufacturing webinar, we had several questions asked, which we have compiled into this blog post.

05/27/2026

View our blog post: Ensuring Cable Assemblies Meet IPC/WHMA-A-620 and Beyond

Learn how IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards help improve cable assembly quality, workmanship, testing, and realistic wire harness tolerances for reliable builds.

05/26/2026

Even small ESD events can cause permanent damage to sensitive components.

Learn how to design HMIs for high-ESD environments with shielding, grounding, and component strategies that improve reliability and prevent failures.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a time to pause, reflect, and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

We are grateful for their courage, service, and dedication.

05/24/2026

Epec worked closely with the customer's engineering team to evaluate the design from both an electrical and manufacturing perspective. Rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all solution, the focus was on finding the right balance between performance, cost, and feasibility.

See how Epec solved high-frequency RF PCB challenges with a hybrid stack-up that balanced electrical performance, manufacturability, and cost.

05/23/2026

Inside the BMS Design Guide for Custom Battery Packs Ebook, we walk through the fundamental elements of BMS architecture for custom battery packs.

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05/22/2026

While blind vias offer design advantages, they also introduce potential reliability challenges.

Blind and buried vias improve PCB routing density and signal performance but require tight process control to protect long-term reliability.