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PCBWay Introduces Glow-in-the-Dark PCB at Embedded World 2025

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  • 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.

    Printed circuit board with electronic component markings and mounting holes.
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    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.

    PCBWay exhibition booth with large logo and promotional materials.
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    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.


    [Advertising partnership with PCBWAY.COM Limited].

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  • #2 21453624
    gulson
    System Administrator  
    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 Plexiglas enclosures with nice backlighting inside.
  • #3 21455456
    pikarel
    Level 38  
    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 will change that, so there will certainly be orders for glowing PCBs. Such lovely, glowing ones. An artist-artist calls such works joyful creativity :) .
    I look forward to the presentation of such projects here. Seriously.

    We had an alarm clock at home manufactured by the USSR, having luminous hands.
    Now I have a contemporary Casio Lineage Solar watch, which also has phosphorescent hands and hour positions.
    In my opinion, this is the most practical application of the effect.
    Religious objects in the form of glow-in-the-dark crosses, rosaries, figurines of saints - also have a huge number of users.
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  • #4 21455563
    Belialek
    Level 22  
    gulson wrote:
    For such a board, it's already a transparent enclosure so that everything can be seen nicely. I wonder if there will be a fashion to be able to see all the electronics inside. PCs already have transparent Plexiglas enclosures with nice backlighting inside.


    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 version, where both the console and the pads were made of transparent (slightly "milky" plastic). Until now, electronics (especially gaming electronics) are very often available in such transparent variants.
  • #5 21457699
    MadPan
    Level 15  
    It will be easier to solder in the dark ;) .
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  • #6 21459661
    VPSA132
    Level 25  
    pikarel wrote:
    from boredom invent a non-existent problem which you then "sweatily" solved.
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    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.
  • #7 21466706
    szeryf3
    Level 29  
    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 rantings of a grumpy old tetter, but I wish the company all the best with the development of these tiles. Please show off your stand at EL after 13 March as I am curious about the other colours myself.
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  • #8 21468599
    tesla97
    Level 18  
    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 here.
  • #9 21468887
    szeryf3
    Level 29  
    But I don't see glowing ones in their range.
  • #10 21471917
    sundayman
    Level 26  
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    Will it work out then time will tell


    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... ) would make just as much sense.

    Well, but the function has been fulfilled, because it is being talked about. And that was probably the point.
    Because what can be invented new in PCB production ?
    Gold plating is already there, so is engraving, so are different colours.... Not much attractions can be added to beat the competition :) .

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    Alarm clock of USSR manufacture, having luminous hands
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    But the best ones were those that had radium paint. Because they glowed decently all night ( and day ) and not just 2 hours after dark.
    As if they made a PCB with such a ( radium ) print it would even actually be worth a look <br/span>:) But I don't expect.
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