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How Design Impacts PCB Manufacturing Process
October 24, 2019
PCB design is a complex process. Careful considerations, down to the tiniest detail, must be made. All of your design choices will affect one or more stages of the PCB manufacturing process. This includes everything from shape and size to what type of drill hole technology you use. Failing to pay attention to how your […]
Is Turnkey PCB Manufacturing Right for You?
October 15, 2019
The PCB manufacturing process can be pretty involved. At times, upwards of 11 physical prototypes could be required before moving forward with production. This means the traditional approach to PCB board manufacturing can be pretty slow because it wasn’t designed for prototypes and small batch runs. It can also be expensive and prone to errors. […]
An Electronics Manufacturing Service Can Save You Time and Money
September 23, 2019
Outsourcing has become the way of life for original equipment manufacturers. A third-party electronics manufacturing services partner (EMS) handles assembly of circuit boards and other electronic devices leaving you to focus on the big picture of your project. A manufacturing partner can streamline your production process and dramatically cut costs. Here are some examples of […]
Electronic Manufacturing Services for the Food Industry
September 19, 2019
Quality and safety are of the utmost importance to the food manufacturing industry. Failure of process standards for contamination control could result in sickness for hundreds or thousands of people or even lead to someone’s death. Needless to say, there are strict standards in place. And you should expect the same when it comes to […]
Use an Electronic Manufacturer To Take Your Product To Next Level
August 26, 2019
You’re really good at what you do, you’ve got a sweet product that you are so close to taking to the next level, but you’re stuck. Stuck in design, stuck in function, STUCK. You need some new ideas to move your product forward. Consider using an electronic manufacturer to breathe new life into your design.
5 Advantages To Using SMT in Your Electronic Manufacturing Project
July 31, 2019
The old saying “bigger is better” just isn’t accurate in the world of electronics. This is especially true when it comes to surface-mount technology (SMT.) SMT places components directly onto the surface of a printed circuit board in order to create a circuit. It has become a preferred method of creating circuits in the electronics […]
5 Warning Signs Design Engineers Should Look For in an ECM Partnership
July 29, 2019
The right electronic contract manufacturer with the right team and the right tools will successfully serve all of your needs from prototype to production. After all, electronic contract manufacturing plays an important role in industries around the world. However, the relationship with your ECM can be a lot like any other relationship. When it’s good, […]
7 Common Features of a Box Build Assembly in Electronic Manufacturing
July 25, 2019
Many electronic manufacturers work with multiple vendors on projects. They source components from one company. Another ECM handles sub-assembly. Yet another partner tackles the final assembly. This can waste valuable time and money. Plus, little bits of your quality can fall between the cracks.
PCB Component Factors That Are Driving Up Your Electronic Assembly Quote
July 10, 2019
The cost of electronic assembly can vary as much as the design of a printed circuit board (PCB.) Most think the cost is driven by the availably of the multitude of components needed for PCB assembly. While that may be an influence, there are a whole host of other factors that comes into play too. […]
Mechanical Engineering Firms Need an Electronics Manufacturing Partner
June 17, 2019
As a mechanical engineer, you create some pretty cool stuff. But does any of that stuff have electronic components? Have you just been winging it? Don’t play DIY with your electronics manufacturing. You may have been lucky up to this point, but it could burn you if your electronics project goes boom.