We have just publisehd our 3rd eBook on Flex PCB! This eBook also covers the supporting materials that can have a major impact on final performance, including adhesives, coverlays, stiffeners, shielding materials, release liners, and thermally conductive films. These decisions influence assembly consistency, durability, protection, heat dissipation, and electrical performance in demanding...
We’re pleased to share that our white paper, The Essential Guide to PCB Via Protection: Strategies and Standards, has been featured in the 2026 PCB Magazine from PCB Directory.Publications like this help bring together valuable technical knowledge from across the PCB industry, and this edition does a great job of...
Electronics manufacturing is heading into 2026 under pressure from several directions at once. Rising metals costs, laminate and prepreg repricing, labor shifts in key manufacturing regions, foreign exchange movement, and tighter capacity tied to AI and data-center demand are all contributing to higher PCB,
At PICA Manufacturing Solutions, we believe strong supply chains are built on relationships, not just processes. While we have a strong team across China and Southeast Asia, our leadership continues to travel regularly to meet the engineers, operators, and managers behind the work.These visits reinforce our Human-to-Human approach, strengthen trust,...
MD&M West 2026 in Anaheim brought together medtech, automation, design/manufacturing, plastics, and packaging, so the biggest trend wasn’t one product. It was how fast devices are becoming smarter, smaller, and more integrated, with more pressure on reliability, speed-to-market, and manufacturability.
Tariffs have played a role in the U.S. economy since the nation’s founding. In the early days of the republic, tariffs were a primary source of government revenue and a way to protect domestic industries as they took shape. Over time, tariffs became a strategic policy tool, used to influence...
Las Vegas, January 2026 — CES 2026 once again confirmed that the pace of innovation in consumer tech, mobility, AI, and robotics isn’t slowing down. With over 4,000 exhibitors and thousands of breakthrough products on the show floor, this year’s CES put a spotlight on technologies that feel like...
As we step into 2026, we are celebrating the people who make PICA what it is from China, Malaysia, and Derry, New Hampshire, our teams are sharing New Year wishes in their own languages.Each message reflects the culture, traditions, and pride behind the work they do every day.Different locations. Different...
From Flexible Circuits to Flexible ThinkingOur journey began in 1995 through a strategic partnership with M-Flex, providing engineering and sales support for flexible circuits. Over the next three decades, PICA evolved from a flex specialist into a global electronics manufacturing force—expanding our reach, capabilities, and commitment to our customers at...
PICA Manufacturing Solutions is excited to announce the launch of our new customer support center in Europe. This move brings our expertise in flexible electronics—including FPCs, rigid-flex, and printed electronics—closer to our European partners.With 30+ years of experience and a global team of top-tier engineers, we help our customers go...
Malaysia has emerged as a global hub for electronics manufacturing—thanks to its strategic location, skilled workforce, strong infrastructure, and supportive government policies. In 2019, PICA Manufacturing Solutions expanded into Malaysia, establishing a cutting-edge assembly facility to better serve our customers worldwide.Want to see why Malaysia is a smart choice for...
