There is increasing pressure on today’s microelectronics industry to produce smaller, more reliable, more powerful devices that are also cheaper to manufacture. The packaging system is one key feature ...

Sometimes, a major issue may be just right in front of your eyes and go unnoticed until someone sounds the alarm. That is what Mario Zelaya did when he shared that his 2013 Tesla Model S failed due to ...

Mario Zelaya shared with us an issue in his 2013 Model S Performance that could be responsible for battery pack fires and failures. The AC drain hose sits over the steel fuse box cover. When water ...

A classification system established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) rates how well enclosures and packages for electrical components seal against intrusion by foreign materials ...

We've observed a trend toward increased water resistance in mobile devices, but "water resistant" is not a one-size-fits-all term and it does not mean the same thing as "waterproof". Fortunately, ...

Apple is well-known for its secrecy, which is understandable given the high stakes in the high-end mobile phone industry. It’s interesting to get a glimpse inside its durability labs and see the ...