Flex and Rigid-Flex Circuit Assemblies

FAST-TURNAROUND MODELING AND PROTOTYPING SolidWorks • 3D Print Prototypes

MODELING AND 3D PRINT

Optimized for Rapid Prototyping

3D representation of flex assemblies using SolidWorks 3D printed “paper doll” outline mockups for fit checks with copper clad DuPont ™ Kapton ® to simulate actual flexibility Incorporation of customer-supplied wiring diagram and chassis information in laser-cut mechanical samples

Example SolidWorks and 3D printed paper doll prototype mockups produced by Glenair’s Integrated Flex Assembly team—typical turnaround 2–3 days upon receipt of request for most application designs

Complimentary quick-turn mockups produced by by Glenair: 28-layer rigid-flex, and 12-layer multibranch rigid-flex

HD Stacker board-to-board connector/flex mockup

3D MODELING OF BOX BUILDS FOR OPTIMAL INTEGRATION OF I/O INTERCONNECTS AND FLEX CIRCUIT ASSEMBLIES

Customer-supplied STEP file of box with panel cutouts Glenair value-added 3D model with connector size and flange modifications

In this example, customer supplied a STEP file of a box enclosure with existing panel cutouts. The Glenair engineering team used SolidWorks to design a specially-modified connector flange, enabling the use of a smaller, higher-density connector, for significant size-and weight-savings.

Electronic box builds are supported by software-based design and prototyping of I/O connectors and integrated flex circuits Process leads to optimized location and routing of internal assembly and I/O interface

This integrated system enclosure, complete with printed circuitry, I/O connectors, and power modules was designed and modeled in SolidWorks prior to production manufacturing.

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QwikConnect • July 2022