Macrofab Engineering Podcast

Parker and Stephen discuss Infineon’s use of recyclable PCBs from Jiva Materials to create a soluboard, a recyclable and biodegradable PCB substrate, and its ecological and efficiency implications, an examination of the new Arduino Uno, which replaces the ATMEGA328P with two new models, Minima and Wifi, plus a CNC update and an extended meditation on saw blades and what they can and cannot actually cut.More on these topics:Infineon uses recyclable PCBs from Jiva Materials The fibers are natural and have a lower impact than traditional glass based fibers. 7.1kg and the carbon footprint of one square meter of standard FR-4 PCB is estimated to be 17.7kg. Does anyone really know what “carbon footprint” means? The non-toxic polymer that binds the fibers dissolves when immersed in hot water, leaving only compostable organic material. The polymer in the water can be disposed of in normal waste water. 7.1kg and the carbon footprint of one square meter of standard FR-4 PCB is estimated to be 17.7kg. A 60% waste redu