An EU law on hazardous substances that enters into force in July 2006 could effectively ban the lead solder used to join the microprocessors to circuit boards used in personal computers and servers, ...

If we have to make a list of Projects that are insane and awesome at the same time, this would probably be among the top three right up there. For the past few years, [James Newman] has been busy ...

Microprocessor and ASIC designers must address the thermal and mechanical protection of IC die while considering system cost and reliability. Lids and heatsinks are common solutions for mechanical ...

It takes all kinds at TechShop. On any given day you might see a muscly, tattooed biker contemplatively working away on a sewing machine. Across the room, a little old lady is welding parts for her ...