2022 PCB Board Manufacturing Trends

With the huge impact of the latest technologies such as 5G, IoT, and artificial intelligence on the world of electronics, there is a lot going on in PCB Board manufacturing trend right now. New trends in the PCB development process are quickly catching up. The global PCB market size is expected to be approximately US$70-75 billion in 2023.

Various areas related to PCBs are developing simultaneously, including: direct imaging, where circuit patterns are printed directly on the material; new materials for substrates; new methods for testing surface finish; flexible PCBs; the degree of automation of the printed circuit board manufacturing process; and being more environmentally friendly.

The root of these technology trends is the growth of market demand for PCBs.

The speed of communication is skyrocketing with the 5G technology network. IoT technologies have created specific IoT devices for nearly every industry, including industrial automation, smart homes, healthcare, and wearables. Artificial intelligence and machine learning have penetrated beyond the manufacturing or assembly floor.

Wearable devices such as glasses, chip implants or prosthetics. Self-driving technology is used to automate different levels of functions or actions, including driverless cars and drones.