Steve Machacek, Author at Flexible Circuits

FCT Welcomes Mark Duarte as Director of Global Business Development

For Immediate Release: MINNEAPOLIS, MN, August 5, 2026 — Flexible Circuit Technologies Inc.(FCT) a Minnesota based flexible, printed circuit, and advanced electronics manufacturer, is pleased to announce that Mark Duarte has joined the company as Director of Global Business Development, Printed Electronics. Mark brings more than 30 years of commercial experience in medical devices, printed […]

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When Flex Circuits Meet Water: Critical Factors for Reliable Performance

Flex Circuits / By Steve Machacek

While most flexible circuits are used in a relatively dry environment, there are applications where water contact or submersion is required. Knowing in advance what types of water contact variables can affect the performance of the flex will help you to create a successful design. You need to first evaluate the application and answer the

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The Evolution of Printed Circuits: Past, Present, and Future

Flex Circuits / By Steve Machacek

Ever since the introduction of circuit boards, they have been evolving. They started as single sided, graduating to double-sided with plated through holes. Shortly thereafter multilayer circuit boards were introduced. The evolution didn’t stop there. New substrates began to come to the market with improved electrical and mechanical properties allowing designers to create denser designs

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Flexible T-Type Thermocouples for Advanced Thermal Management Systems & Technology

Medical / By Steve Machacek

As thermal management systems become more compact and performance-critical, engineers are turning to smarter sensing solutions. T-type thermocouples built with flexible printed circuits and etched-foil heater technology offer precise temperature control in space-constrained designs—this article explores how they’re designed, manufactured, and seamlessly integrated into advanced thermal management systems. Read the full article at I-Connect 007

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Terminating Flex Circuits

Flex Circuits / By Steve Machacek

There are many connectors and termination options that are manufactured specifically for use with flexible circuits and flat flexible cables. Zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors (Figure 1) and insulation displacement connectors (Figure 2) are both good examples. They offer reliable and inexpensive ways to terminate a flexible circuit. At the same time virtually any connector

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