What is a glow-in-the-dark PCB?
It is a conventional FR-4 printed-circuit board coated with a phosphorescent solder mask that stores light energy and re-emits it in darkness [Elektroda, magic9, post #21453595]
PCBWay Introduces Glow-in-the-Dark PCB at Embedded World 2025
(Sponsored)TL;DR
- PCBWay has introduced a glow-in-the-dark PCB with a special solder mask that emits light after exposure to light.
- The phosphorescent layer adds aesthetic value and improves visibility in dimly lit areas, while designers can tune colour and light intensity.
- PCBWay will exhibit it at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, from 11 to 13 March 2025.
- The solder mask is designed to survive standard manufacturing processes and keep its luminescent properties for a long time.
PCBWay Presents Glow-in-the-Dark PCBs at Embedded World 2025
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Major Information .
- PCBWay is introducing a glow-in-the-dark PCB with a special solder mask that emits light in low-light conditions when charged with light.
- The product will be exhibited at Embedded World 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany, from 11 to 13 March 2025, at stand 3A-523.
- Customisation options include colour and light intensity, giving designers flexibility.
Introduction .
PCBWay, a leading provider of PCB prototyping and manufacturing services, has introduced an innovative dark glow-in-the-dark PCB . The product has a special descriptive layer that gently glows in the dark, providing both aesthetic value and practical functionality. It will be on display at the upcoming Embedded World 2025 trade show.
Product details .
The glow-in-the-dark PCB uses a unique descriptive layer with phosphorescent properties, emitting light when charged with light. This feature is not only visually appealing, but improves visibility in dimly lit areas. Designers can adjust the colour and intensity of the light to suit the specific needs of the project. The solder mask is durable and designed to withstand standard manufacturing processes, retaining the ability to glow for a long time.
Event Information .
Visitors can see the glow-in-the-dark PCB at Embedded World 2025, taking place from 11 to 13 March 2025 in Nuremberg. PCBWay will be present at stand 3A-532 , offering direct contact with this product.
Surprising Personalisation .
A surprising feature is the ability to personalise both the colour and intensity of the light, which opens up new creative possibilities for designers, especially in consumer electronics and security applications.
Features of a glow-in-the-dark PCB:
- Visual attractiveness: Luminescent effect gives a futuristic look, enhancing the aesthetics of electronic devices..
- Practical Functionality: Can be used to illuminate displays, indicators or user interface elements in dark environments.
- Personalisation: Selectable colour and illumination intensity, offering flexibility to match project requirements.
- Permanence: The solder mask is resistant to standard PCB manufacturing processes, retaining its luminescent properties for a long time.
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For such a board, it's already a transparent casing so that everything can be seen nicely. I wonder if there will be a fashion so that you can see all the electronics inside. PCs already have transparent... [Read more]
As a practitioner and pragmatist, I conclude: the designer at PCBWay invented a non-existent problem out of boredom, which he then 'sweatily' solved. Well, fashion and gadgetry have their laws and nothing... [Read more]
Such a fashion has been going on since the 1990s :) The Gameboy Pocket had a variant of the case made of transparent plastic (Clear Edition), I myself also had a first generation Xbox in the Crystal Edition... [Read more]
It will be easier to solder in the dark ;) . [Read more]
. I fully agree with this :D . Referring to this as an "innovative tile" is rather an exaggeration. It's just an interesting idea to use luminous paint in a place where no one has used it before. [Read more]
A very innovative idea. Whether it will work, time will tell A man builds a device. Later he builds it and in order to show off his innovative tile to his friends he will remove the casing. This is the... [Read more]
Is this an attempt at some sort of answer to the coloured soldermask from JLC? I personally probably prefer theirs as they have better prices, but I understand that PCBWay have taken out advertising h... [Read more]
But I don't see glowing ones in their range. [Read more]
It has already shown - it will not work. Luminescent printing is not an invention of the last decade. A personalised engraving on the screws to the connecting rod ( as long as there are screws there...... [Read more]