Mistakes to Avoid When Outsourcing Your Electronic Manufacturing

September 26, 2022

Hiring an electronic contract manufacturing (ECM) partner to complete the production of parts in your build is quite common today. With many companies cutting costs by eliminating in-house production, they often turn to manufacturing specialist companies to carry out this work for them. There are many benefits to outsourcing with the right partner including significant […]

When to Consider Using a Multilayer Printed Circuit Board

September 23, 2022

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) have become an integral part of the devices we love and use daily. They are everywhere we look from handheld portable electronic devices to industrial machines, communication devices, and consumer electronics. Today’s PCBs are more complex and contain different shapes and materials. They can be flex or rigid and contain a […]

Guidelines and Design Considerations for Flex PCB Electronic Manufacturing

September 21, 2022

Flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs) provide several advantages for the designer and the electronic manufacturer. Flexible PCBs provide the unique benefit of bendability for challenging application areas requiring constant flexibility. To allow the flex PCB to mold and bend without breakage results in smaller designs that are more lightweight and consume less space.

NIST 800-171 & CMMC Compliance for DoD Electronic Manufacturing

September 19, 2022

Security is a constant challenge for most companies, but for electronic manufacturers working on DoD manufacturing and related projects, security is even more crucial. The manufacturing supply chain all must be in compliance with the correct certifications and requirements. Falling out of compliance will mean that a full industry is unavailable for manufacturing. All contractors […]

How to Identify an Electronic Manufacturer as a Box Build Assembly Partner

September 16, 2022

There are many electronic manufacturers available for your box build needs, but not all manufacturing partners are created equal. To identify a great box-build assembly partner, you will need to do some research into finding out who the partners are and how they will handle your box-build from start to finish.

PCB Traceability Requirements for Medical Device Manufacturing

September 14, 2022

Traceability, simply put, is the ability to account for everything throughout the build. In medical device manufacturing, traceability is critical. Everything in a medical device needs to have the ability to be traced back to the source. This is a significant task, since there are many components that go into the manufacturing of a PCB […]

Your Guide to PCB Components in Electronic Manufcaturing

September 12, 2022

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are critical in today’s tech heavy world, but despite the world being full of electronic gadgets, they remain somewhat of a mystery. This PCB guide will help you better understand the common components that electronic manufacturers use in the production of a printed circuit board.

The Role of Printed Circuit Boards in Medical Technology

September 9, 2022

The electronic age is broadening its scope into all sectors of medicine and healthcare. Almost every process that is a part of modern medicine is touched by electronic evolution. Improving, updating, and bringing medicine and healthcare into the future is happening now.

What the Semiconductor Chip Shortage Means For Electronic Manufacturing [Infographic]

August 15, 2022

There has been a global reduction in electronic parts and components availability in electronic manufacturing. The semiconductor chip shortage didn’t happen overnight.

What are the Requirements for Medical Device Manufacturers?

August 8, 2022

Electronic smart devices are extending their reach into all sectors of medicine and healthcare. With the increased reliance on electronic devices, there are very clear and specific requirements medical device manufacturers must follow to be in compliance. When you are manufacturing a medical device, it is important to partner with an ECM who not only […]