Rigid-flex circuit technology is chosen when a compact or moving assembly cannot rely on a rigid board alone.
Gekunflex supports rigid-flex circuit technology from prototype to volume production, covering stack-up, coverlay, and assembly notes.
Rigid-Flex PCB for Drones: Applications, Benefits & Manufacturer Selection
The rapid growth of drone technology is driving increasing demands for lighter weight, higher reliability, longer flight endurance, and greater functional integration. Across consumer drones, industrial inspection platforms, agricultural UAVs, and professional aerial photography systems, electronic components must operate reliably within compact spaces while enduring continuous vibration, temperature fluctuations, and complex environmental conditions. These requirements are why rigid-flex PCB[...]
FPCs for Power and Energy Storage: Manufacturing, Busbar Sensing, and Assembly
FPCs for power and energy storage are flexible printed circuits that carry signals and current inside battery packs, inverters, and storage racks. They replace heavy wire harnesses with thin copper traces on flexible film. This guide covers manufacturing, busbar sensing, assembly, and the technical requirements behind reliable power designs. What Are FPCs for Power and Energy Storage? [...]
FPC Laminate Design: The Layering Secrets Behind Foldable Phone Flexibility
FPC Laminate Design is the layer arrangement inside a flexible printed circuit. It defines how the circuit bends, carries signals, and survives repeated folding. For foldable phones, the stackup and neutral axis often decide whether a hinge FPC lasts. This guide explains the core choices without marketing hype. What Is FPC Laminate Design? FPC Laminate Design describes how copper,[...]
FPC Reinforcement Guide: Why Flexible Printed Circuits Need Stiffeners
FPC reinforcement guide: why flexible printed circuits need stiffeners, which FPC stiffener materials to choose, and key design rules for
FPC in Electric Vehicles: Applications, Benefits, BMS Integration, and Future Trends
FPC in Electric Vehicles uses thin flexible printed circuits inside battery packs and control modules. It replaces bulky round-wire harnesses with a flat, bendable conductor. Therefore, pack builders can route many voltage and temperature signals in one piece. The design also supports CCS busbar FPC layouts and FPC in EV battery management. For example, a single flex circuit can[...]
Flexible PCB for Smart Glasses: Design, Hinge Bend & Assembly Guide
A flexible PCB technology guide covering materials, design and assembly for wearables like smart glasses. Learn how flex circuits enable
Cleaning PCB Boards: Expert Practical Tips & Best Practices
Why Cleaning PCB Boards Is Crucial? PCBs accumulate flux residues, solder paste, dust, and oils during manufacturing or field use. Left unaddressed, these contaminants can trap moisture and create conductive paths, leading to short circuits and accelerated corrosion. Dust and particulates act as insulators, reducing heat dissipation and causing overheating of sensitive electronic components. Over time, dirty boards have[...]
Flexible PCB Design Mistakes: 6 Common Errors to Avoid
Learn the 6 most common flexible PCB design mistakes and how to avoid them. Improve bend radius, materials, connectors, and DFM with Gekun's
How to Choose the Right Flex Material for Your PCB
In the fast-evolving world of electronics, flexible circuits enable revolutionary design possibilities. The foundation of any high-performance FPC lies in selecting the right flex material. But how do you choose the best option when there are so many combinations — RA or ED copper? Adhesive or adhesiveless? Thick or ultra-thin? This article provides a professional yet clear guide tailored[...]
Flexible PCB Cost 2026: Price Per Sq.Inch, Calculator & Cost Reduction
Flexible PCB cost in 2026 ranges from $0.50 to $30+ per square inch. A single-layer board sits near $0.50–$1.20, while HDI flex reaches $12–$30. That flex PCB price per square inch depends on layer count, materials, panel utilization, and order volume. Below you will find benchmark tables, a calculator formula with worked examples, and proven ways to cut spend.[...]
PCB Testing Methods: 8 Essential Techniques for Quality Assurance
Compare 8 PCB testing methods—AOI, ICT, flying probe, boundary scan, X-ray, FCT, visual, and burn-in—and choose the right strategy for
Rigid Flex PCB Manufacturing: A Process Overview
Rigid Flex PCB Manufacturing: A Process Overview 1. What is a Rigid Flex PCB? A rigid flex PCB combines stiff board parts with flexible sections in one structure. This design removes connectors, which cause 82% of connection failures (IPC-2223 data). These rigid flex printed circuit boards excel in: High-density packaging: 3D configurations reduce space by 60% vs. traditional PCBs Extreme environments:[...]
PCB Drilling Techniques: Laser vs Mechanical, Hole Types & Quality Inspection
Explore PCB drilling techniques—laser vs mechanical methods, hole types, drill bits, copper plating, and how to ensure high-quality holes in
Pattern-Based FPC Routing Algorithm for Optimized Flexible PCB Design(Part II)
Continued part I... › Cost-Based Allocation of Routing Layers In practice, routing often involves multiple layers. Using only a single layer would result in a severe shortage of routing resources and overlook the fact that via placement is permitted in fan-out regions. Multi-Layer Routing Considerations Considering that routing paths on different layers have varying routing parameters and different impacts[...]
Innovative Flexible Circuit Manufacturing Using UV-Assisted Electroless Plating
The current manufacturing of flexible circuits primarily relies on traditional etching methods, conductive ink printing, and electroless copper plating technologies. While traditional etching is suitable for mass-customized circuit production, it suffers from issues such as pronounced side etching effects, complex process flows, lengthy production cycles, and environmental pollution from acid cleaning. These drawbacks make it difficult to meet the[...]
Wire Harness-Like FPCB Manufacturing Process: Design, Winding and Impe
Wire Harness-Like FPCB Manufacturing Process: a novel structural design with local sub-board slitting, winding lamination, anti-tear and
FPC Design for Formula Student Race Cars: Methodology and Applications
FPC Design for Formula Student Race Cars is proposed as a lightweight, high-reliability alternative to wiring harnesses, covering design
Flexible Coating Materials in Circuit Board Manufacturing
Flexible coating materials play an increasingly critical role in the modern circuit board industry as electronics move toward higher density, lighter weight, and greater mechanical reliability. From flexible printed circuits (FPCs) to rigid-flex and high-reliability PCBs, these materials protect conductive traces, improve environmental resistance, and maintain electrical performance under repeated bending, vibration, and thermal cycling. Unlike rigid coatings, they[...]
PCB Trace Width and Current Relationship: Calculation, Data, and Exper
Explore the PCB trace width and current relationship, including copper thickness, temperature rise, empirical formulas, data tables, and
