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For modern fiber optic networks to handle the huge amount of data and high speeds everybody demands, it's critical that a fiber end faces are perfectly clean before installation or during any maintenance. It's important for technicians to know exactly how to correctly handle and clean fiber end faces and what methods to use (or not use). Here are a few basics to get you started.

As supply chains continue to tighten and environmental regulations ratchet up, it’s getting harder for manufacturers to source effective, reliable cleaning fluids for parts cleaning inside their vapor degreasers. So much in fact, that some fabricators are forced to find alternatives to their tried-and-true solvents they’ve used for years.

Dirty PCBAs are vulnerable to damaging parasitic leakage, electrochemical migration, delamination, shorting and dendrite growth. So, it’s important to know the type of contamination on your PCBAs and how to remove it.

Attaching tubes to medical device fittings during manufacturing can be difficult and slow. This is where swelling agents like Swellex™ play a key role.

When it comes to pre-saturated wipes, the smallest things can make a big difference. Some may not be obvious at first glance, but they do play a part in cleaning outcomes. There are three things to consider when choosing the best pre-saturated wipe for the job. They are material, fluid formulation and packaging.

As electronic components continue to dominate the automotive sector, ensuring the reliability of these intricate systems becomes paramount. With modern vehicles relying on complex circuitry and miniaturized PCBs, keeping long-term dependability is not just a competitive edge but a crucial safety requirement. In this context, conformal coatings function as a shield against harsh environmental conditions, supplying protection to delicate PCBs. However, the effectiveness of conformal coating is directly linked to the cleanliness of the PCB before application.