Tech News & Blog
Welcome to the Imagine Manufacturing Tech Blog, where engineering meets real-world applications. Dive into a world where creativity and practicality blend seamlessly, bringing you the latest insights and trends in technology. From the intricacies of Bluetooth Low Energy to the evolution of heart-rate monitoring technology, our blog is your gateway to understanding how modern advancements are shaping our everyday lives. Join us on a journey of discovery and be inspired by the endless possibilities of tech innovation
What is Surface Mount Technology
Surface Mount Technology (SMT) is a pivotal aspect of modern electronics manufacturing, revolutionizing how companies bring their inventions to life. This article will explore the intricacies of SMT, its role in facilitating the production of electronic devices, and...
What is Conformal Coating
Conformal coating is a specialized process used in electronics manufacturing to protect circuit boards and related components from environmental factors that could potentially cause damage. This article will delve into the various techniques of conformal coating,...
Talking Like An Engineer
We all know one and rely on them in our time of need. Yet for all of their creativity, practicality and value an engineer will default to tech talk faster than a short circuit.
LED Heart-Rate Monitoring
The 80’s brought us many memorable things from Atari’s to Sony Walkman’s. One of our favorites though was from Polar Electro, or Polar, which was the first wireless EKG heart rate monitor developed for the Finnish National Cross-Country Ski Team. Although very cool...
Ms.May: Made in America
Video - Ms. May: Made In America
What is Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
A little trivia for you: Bluetooth was actually named after a Viking, King Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson who become famous for uniting the kingdoms of Denmark and Norway way back in 970AD. He had absolutely nothing to do with the technology, but Ericsson engineer Sven...
Conformal Coating with Ms. May
ICA's Conformal Coating Service is designed to protect the vast range of electronics in today’s world. Many printed circuit boards are required to perform in a huge range of environments tolerant of moisture, salt, chemicals and temperature changes to name a few....
Talk like an Engineer
We all know one and rely on them in our time of need. Yet for all of their creativity, practicality and value an engineer will default to tech talk faster than a short circuit. We will never be able to fully understand them, but here's a few pointers as to what they...
Design Tool Platforms
There are lots of different design tool platforms in use today: Eagle, Autocad, Altium, PADS, Solidworks and Fusion being the most popular.. Our personal favorites, from a cost and flexibility standpoint, are Eagle for Electronics and Fusion for mechanical structures....
Surface Mount
ICA has a dedicated 3000 sq. ft. surface mount assembly area. The work center is environmentally controlled and fully ESD compliant. It contains state of the art equipment and highly trained personnel. ICA currently has two High-Speed Fuji SMT assembly lines which...
Complete Box Builds
ICA can take a product from design, through pre-production, and on to final production. We have years of experience with electro-mechanical assembly and advanced technology box-build, including systems integration, injection molding, and custom graphics design.
Prototyping
Prototype assembly services play an important role in the pre production process. ICA offers Design For Manufacturing (DFM), Design For Test (DFT), and Design For Procurement (DFP) analysis to aid in rapid and economical design cycles.