2026.11.13

9-7. Prototype Conditions and Volume Production Conditions Differ (Part 2) ― Success in Prototyping Does Not Guarantee the Same Results in Volume Production ―

In Part 1, we looked at variable factors that did not exist in prototyping. Mat... Read More

• Heat
• Process Capability
• DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
• Process Transfer
• Standard Work
• Design Margin
• Transport Quality

2026.11.13

9-7. Prototype Conditions and Volume Production Conditions Differ (Part 1) ― Success in Prototyping Does Not Guarantee the Same Results in Volume Production ―

It went well in prototyping. The temperature went down. Insulation is fine. T... Read More

• Heat
• Tolerance Stack-Up
• DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
• Process Transfer
• Standard Work
• Design Margin
• Transport Quality

2026.11.13

9-6. Failing to Balance Waterproofing, Insulation and Noise ― Optimizing Only for Heat Can Break Other Functions ―

In thermal management, we think: We want to release more heat. We want to lowe... Read More

• Heat
• Sealing Materials
• EMI Shielding
• Waterproof Design
• Antenna Characteristics
• Partial Lamination
• Opening Processing

2026.11.13

9-5. Failing Through Deformation by Thermal Expansion ― From the Moment Materials Are Combined, “Shifts” Due to Temperature Change Begin ―

In thermal management, multiple materials are often combined. Copper. Aluminum... Read More

• Heat
• Power Modules
• Thermal Stress
• Warpage Control
• Thermal Expansion Mismatch
• Creep
• Stress Concentration

2026.11.13

9-4. Not Fitting into Automated Processes (Part 2) ― Even High-Performance Components Cannot Be Used in Volume Production If Automated Machines Cannot Handle Them ―

In Part 1, we looked at why automated machines become unable to handle component... Read More

• Thermal Management Components
• Heat
• Automatic Application Machines
• Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
• Graphite Sheets
• Reel Supply
• Half-Cut Processing

2026.11.13

9-4. Not Fitting into Automated Processes (Part 1) ― Even High-Performance Components Cannot Be Used in Volume Production If Automated Machines Cannot Handle Them ―

Thermal performance is good. Insulation performance is also high. It is also t... Read More

• Thermal Management Components
• Heat
• Automatic Application Machines
• Thermal Interface Materials (TIM)
• Graphite Sheets
• Reel Supply
• Half-Cut Processing