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Technical learnings and practical tips from the DeltaProto PCBA proto lab.
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Tidying up in the proto lab: resizing drill holes with a smoothing broach
2026-08-04With a smoothing broach from the jewellery trade we brought the holes in a PCB neatly to size, without damaging the plating. So the prototype PCBs could simply be used.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer
The biggest challenge in 2026 isn't the PCB — it's the material
2026-06-24Demand from AI is shifting laminate and copper-foil capacity. Lead times for special PCB materials are rising — and how split delivery keeps your development moving anyway.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer
Printing, printing!?
2026-06-16In the OPZuid project, DeltaProto is working on a roadmap towards additively manufactured PCBs for prototypes and small series. Developing faster, wasting less and producing locally.
Harm Slijkhuis
Sales Engineer