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How Hardware Startups Use Laser Direct Structuring for 3D Antennas
In this episode of Hardware Startups, Lucas and Luna explore how laser direct structuring (LDS) is enabling hardware startups to embed antennas directly into plastic enclosures, eliminating the need for separate antenna modules and fragile flex cables. They discuss the specific case of a smart-lock company that reduced assembly steps by 30 percent using LDS, and walk through the process: injection molding a specialized plastic, activating the surface with a laser, then electroless copper plating. The hosts also cover key considerations for startups, including material selection, design for…
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