Hand Soldering: Why It’s the Right Call For Your Electronic Manufacturing PCB Assembly

November 26, 2018

Through-hole assembly, once the most common electronic manufacturing and assembly technique, has become rare in a world where tiny components with many connectors are the norm. Through-hole assembly is an excellent choice for producing a high-quality PCB assembly, but it cannot perform well when small size is the top priority. In some instances, particularly in […]

Guide to Understanding the PCBA Electronic Manufacturing Process

November 19, 2018

The world of electronics and electronic manufacturing is constantly changing. It’s an industry with a rapid pace evolution and shows no signs of slowing down, but the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) process is one standard among this swift progression.

What To Have Ready Before Your PCB Assembly Quote

November 8, 2018

Obtaining a quote from your electronic contract manufacturer (ECM) for printed circuit board assembly sounds simple. But don’t let that impression fool you. Your quote is, perhaps, the most important factors in your PCB assembly project’s success or failure.

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 […]