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[Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In the [medical device industry](https://www.epectec.com/cable-assemblies/medical-device-cables.html), safety and reliability for electronics are non-negotiable. A single component failure can have serious consequences, which is why regulatory frameworks exist to set the bar for quality and consistency. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/an-overview-of-iso-13485-in-cable-assemblies) --- ## [Advanced Layer Stack-up Strategies for High-Density Interconnect PCBs](https://blog.epectec.com/advanced-layer-stack-up-strategies-for-high-density-interconnect-pcbs) [![Example of a 12-layer stack-up for an advanced HDI PCB](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/12-layer-pcb-stack-up.jpg "Example of a 12-layer stack-up for an advanced HDI PCB")](https://blog.epectec.com/advanced-layer-stack-up-strategies-for-high-density-interconnect-pcbs) Written by [Angie Brown](https://blog.epectec.com/author/angie-brown) Posted on November 6, 2025 at 8:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) I have spoken in the past about my long career in [printed circuit board](https://www.epectec.com/pcb/) (PCB) manufacturing (1982) and how, at the beginning of my career, we still had home phones tied to the wall by cord. If we were lucky enough, the spiral stretch cord was very long. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/advanced-layer-stack-up-strategies-for-high-density-interconnect-pcbs) --- ## [Routine Maintenance for Battery Packs: Why it Matters](https://blog.epectec.com/routine-maintenance-for-battery-packs-why-it-matters) [![Battery packs are stored on a discharge/charge rack](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/battery-packs-stored-on-charge-rack.jpg "Battery packs are stored on a discharge/charge rack")](https://blog.epectec.com/routine-maintenance-for-battery-packs-why-it-matters) Written by [Dominic Bento](https://blog.epectec.com/author/dominic-bento) Posted on October 28, 2025 at 8:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) When developing a [battery pack](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/), two major subsystems must work together efficiently: the battery management system and the stack of cells. Most of the development time is spent determining what type of protection and electrical requirements will be required for the battery pack. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/routine-maintenance-for-battery-packs-why-it-matters) --- ## [2026 Manufacturing: Tariff Uncertainty & Chinese New Year Disruptions](https://blog.epectec.com/2026-manufacturing-tariff-uncertainty-and-chinese-new-year-disruptions) [![Tariff uncertainty and Chinese New Year disruptions](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/tariff-uncertainty.jpg "Tariff uncertainty and Chinese New Year disruptions")](https://blog.epectec.com/2026-manufacturing-tariff-uncertainty-and-chinese-new-year-disruptions) Written by [Kendall Paradise](https://blog.epectec.com/author/kendall-paradise) Posted on October 23, 2025 at 9:19 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) As we approach Chinese New Year 2026, manufacturers face a convergence of challenges that demand proactive leadership and operational agility. From extended factory closures to rising geopolitical tensions and [tariff threats](https://blog.epectec.com/tariffs-on-your-invoice-demystifying-those-extra-charges), this season requires more than routine planning. It calls for strategic foresight. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/2026-manufacturing-tariff-uncertainty-and-chinese-new-year-disruptions) --- ## [Understanding UL Wire Options that Surpass Industry Standards - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-ul-wire-options-that-surpass-industry-standards-q-and-a) [![Understanding UL Wire Options that Surpass Industry Standards - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/email-images/understanding-ul-wire-options-that-surpass-industry-standards.jpg "Understanding UL Wire Options that Surpass Industry Standards - Q&A")](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-ul-wire-options-that-surpass-industry-standards-q-and-a) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on October 21, 2025 at 8:41 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At the conclusion of our webinar, [Understanding UL Wire Options that Surpass Industry Standards](https://www.epectec.com/webinar/10-16-2025/understanding-ul-wire-options-that-surpass-industry-standards.html), we had several questions submitted to our presenter, User Interface & Cable Assembly Product Manager, Steven J. Goodman. We compiled these into a readable format on our blog. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/understanding-ul-wire-options-that-surpass-industry-standards-q-and-a) --- ## [Reducing the Size of Your Custom Flexible Heater](https://blog.epectec.com/reducing-the-size-of-your-custom-flexible-heater) [![Silicone flexible heater shown next to a penny](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/silicone-flexible-heater-shown-next-to-a-penny.jpg "Silicone flexible heater shown next to a penny")](https://blog.epectec.com/reducing-the-size-of-your-custom-flexible-heater) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on October 14, 2025 at 8:44 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Flexible heaters](https://www.epectec.com/flexible-heaters/) are low-cost, ultra-thin heating elements designed to conform to the shape of the surface they are applied to. They deliver precise, reliable heat in applications where space, weight, or geometry constraints make traditional heating methods impractical. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/reducing-the-size-of-your-custom-flexible-heater) --- ## [Mitigating Electromagnetic Interference in Rigid-Flex PCB Layouts](https://blog.epectec.com/mitigating-electromagnetic-interference-in-rigid-flex-pcb-layouts) [![Flexible circuit board with shielding film](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/flexible-circuit-board-with-shielding-film.jpg "Flexible circuit board with shielding film")](https://blog.epectec.com/mitigating-electromagnetic-interference-in-rigid-flex-pcb-layouts) Written by [Zachary Walker](https://blog.epectec.com/author/zachary-walker) Posted on October 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In industries where failure isn’t an option, such as [aerospace](https://www.epectec.com/flex/industries-market-focus/flex-and-rigid-flex-pcbs-for-itar-applications.html), [medical electronics](https://www.epectec.com/flex/industries-market-focus/flex-rigid-flex-pcbs-medical-applications.html), [industrial automation](https://www.epectec.com/flex/industries-market-focus/industrial-control-applications.html), and [high-speed communication](https://www.epectec.com/flex/industries-market-focus/flex-rigid-flex-pcbs-portable-devices.html), electromagnetic interference (EMI) is a top-tier design concern. When your application relies on signal clarity, controlled impedance, and mechanical flexibility, rigid-flex PCBs offer a unique solution. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/mitigating-electromagnetic-interference-in-rigid-flex-pcb-layouts) --- ## [How to Properly Size and Select Your Custom Flexible Heater - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-properly-size-and-select-your-custom-flexible-heater-q-and-a) [![How to Properly Size and Select Your Custom Flexible Heater - Q&A](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/email-images/how-to-properly-size-and-select-your-custom-flexible-heater.jpg "How to Properly Size and Select Your Custom Flexible Heater - Q&A")](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-properly-size-and-select-your-custom-flexible-heater-q-and-a) Written by [Epec Engineered Technologies](https://blog.epectec.com/author/epec-engineered-technologies) Posted on October 2, 2025 at 9:13 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) At the conclusion of our webinar, [How to Properly Size and Select Your Custom Flexible Heater](https://www.epectec.com/webinar/09-25-2025/how-to-properly-size-and-select-your-custom-flexible-heater.html), we had several questions submitted to our presenter, User Interface & Cable Assembly Product Manager, Steven J. Goodman. We compiled these into a readable format on our blog. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/how-to-properly-size-and-select-your-custom-flexible-heater-q-and-a) --- ## [Reducing the Overall Thickness of a Membrane Switch](https://blog.epectec.com/reducing-the-overall-thickness-of-a-membrane-switch) [![Example of an FPC membrane switch](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/fpc-membrane-switch.jpg "Example of an FPC membrane switch")](https://blog.epectec.com/reducing-the-overall-thickness-of-a-membrane-switch) Written by [Steven J Goodman](https://blog.epectec.com/author/steven-j-goodman) Posted on October 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Membrane switches](https://www.epectec.com/membranes/) have become a staple in modern [electronic interfaces](https://www.epectec.com/user-interfaces/), delivering reliable user input across industries ranging from consumer electronics to industrial equipment and medical devices. They are frequently chosen because they offer a combination of low cost, ultra-high reliability, and are completely customizable. [Read More](https://blog.epectec.com/reducing-the-overall-thickness-of-a-membrane-switch) --- ## [Battery Pack Designs: Smart Sensors and Monitoring Systems](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-pack-designs-smart-sensors-and-monitoring-systems) [![Battery management systems (BMS) with various sensors](https://blog.epectec.com/hubfs/blog/battery-management-systems-with-various-sensors.jpg "Battery management systems (BMS) with various sensors")](https://blog.epectec.com/battery-pack-designs-smart-sensors-and-monitoring-systems) Written by [Anton Beck](https://blog.epectec.com/author/anton-beck) Posted on September 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Newer technological devices require battery cells to provide higher levels of power while being lightweight and small. When seeking higher levels of energy and power in [battery packs](https://www.epectec.com/batteries/), these circumstances create an environment that leads to potentially unstable battery chemistries, elevated temperatures, short circuits, cell swelling, loss of capacity, and overcharging/over-discharging. 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