Why Use a Domestic PCB Assembly Manufacturer

November 5, 2018

When it comes to selecting your PCB assembly manufacturer, what do you look for? Obviously, you’ll need a partner that can do the job, but what else is important to you and your product?

4 Ways In House Engineering Support Helps Your Electronic Assembly

November 2, 2018

When you’re choosing an electronics contract manufacturer (ECM), there are lots of options you need to weigh. Whether you’ve already got a concept for your project, or need design help to bring your idea into reality, an important factor to add to your list of considerations is whether or not the ECM has engineering support. […]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Multi-Layer PCB’s in Electronic Manufacturing

October 30, 2018

Printed circuit boards (PCBs) are right in the center of the rapidly growing and changing world of electronics and electronic manufacturing. The push for faster, lighter, and more robust electronics products has given birth to multiple ways to use PCBs in order to meet those demands. One way that printed circuit boards have been shown […]

Using A Flexible Circuit In Your Next Electronic Assembly

October 25, 2018

Flexible electronics. A generation ago, we thought that a flexible electronic meant you could hoist your boombox up on your shoulder and carry it around. Although this idea of flexibility produced the iconic look of the 1980s, it comes nowhere near what modern flexible electronics can do.

Tricks and Treats in Electronic Assembly Contracts

October 24, 2018

Whether it’s your first time contracting with an electronic contract manufacturer or your hundredth, there are things you want to land in your contract and things you want to avoid. By watching for a few key tells, you can be the kid with all the king-sized candy bars and none of the tricks after trick-or-treating.

Don’t Be Scared to Hire an Electronics Manufacturer

October 19, 2018

It’s that time of year when there just might be a clown or a fright around every corner. But don’t let that stop you from hiring a quality electronic contract manufacturer.

Risk Mitigation for Electronic Manufacturers in the New AS9100D

October 16, 2018

For electronic manufacturers, when ISO 9001:2015 certification by NSF-ISR rolled out, along with it came the complementary revisions to AS9100, called Revision D. The core concept of risk-based thinking has been placed at the center of both these important standards. As an industry, aerospace has always held risk management in high regard, given the risky […]

Changes Your ECM Will Make Transitioning From AS9100C To AS9100D certification by NSF-ISR

October 15, 2018

In order to participate in the aerospace or defense industry, nearly all manufacturers and suppliers must make themselves AS9100 certified by NSF-ISR. This set of standards is followed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the United States Department of Defense (DoD), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) as well as many large prime […]

New AS9100D Certified by NSF-ISR Changes

September 27, 2018

With the recent changes to ISO 9001 certification by NSF-ISR, the AS9100 certification by NSF-ISR standard has also evolved to reflect those changes. AS9100 certification by NSF-ISR is the international quality management system specifically for the aerospace industry.

What Changes In The Latest Revision In ISO 9001:2015 Certification By NSF-ISR

September 25, 2018

You may have heard that there are new standards in the electronics manufacturing world. Among those are changes to ISO 9001 certification by NSF-ISR, which have some variations to note between ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 9001:2016 certifications by NSF-ISR.