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Ultimate Capabilities Checklist for Outsourcing to a Trusted Electronic Contract Manufacturing Shop
October 26, 2022
When you are developing a product with a PCB component, outsourcing to a trusted ECM shop is one of the best decisions your company can make. Maintaining a full engineering team for design as well as a turnkey manufacturing line simply isn’t practical for most companies, so an ECM partner is the perfect solution to […]
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 […]
Capabilities Necessary for Successful Government PCBA
June 13, 2022
When you have a government contract and need a PCBA that is government ready, you need to make sure you have the right ECM partner with the capabilities necessary to handle the high regulations of government manufacturing. Finding a domestic, turnkey facility with the right capabilities can make your government project a success.
Are You Considering a Box Build for Your Next Project?
May 9, 2022
Box builds can range from single printed circuit boards enclosed in plastic to complex systems inside rugged metal shells. A box build is much more than a simple PCB. Box builds include subassemblies, mechanical components, wiring, cables, and installation in the enclosure. The complete, integrated system will be delivered to your customer, so when outsourcing, […]
Is Your ECM Experienced in Building Medical Devices to Industry Standards?
February 18, 2022
Medical device manufacturing has high industry standards. With the importance of each device and the potential impact on humans, these standards are required to be rigorous. When you are looking for an electronic contract manufacturer to partner with for your medical device manufacturing, you need to know that you have selected a partner with the […]
Partnering with the Right Electronic Manufacturer for Your Custom Electronic Design
February 9, 2022
You want and need your products to stand the test of time. You need a dynamite design to make it happen. And you will only find success with the right electronic manufacturer for your custom electronic design. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a unique situation for electronic design and manufacturing. When outsourcing, you need a […]
What You’ll Need to Outsource Your Box Build to an Electronic Manufacturer
February 4, 2022
You have options when it comes to your electronics. If you need complete system integration, a box build may be the perfect assembly solution for your project, and outsourcing this to an experienced electronic manufacturer is a great idea. In the world of electronics, a box build is a relatively new concept. It is a […]
A Strategic Approach to Outsourcing Electronic Manufacturing
November 1, 2021
Outsourcing your electronic manufacturing takes procurement, assembly, testing, and logistics out of your responsibilities and hands that part of the design and build process over to experts. Physically producing the hardware is no longer something you need to be concerned with when developing new products. However, it is important to make sure that your outsourced […]
Electronic Manufacturing Terminology: What is the Difference Between PCB and PCBA?
September 22, 2021
PCB and PCBA are related to each other. They are both part of the electronic manufacturing process and while some may want to use them interchangeably, they are actually different from one another. A PCB is a printed circuit board, while a PCBA is the process of assembling the components for the board to function […]
What Makes a Good Cable and Wire Harness Assembly Electronic Manufacturer?
February 3, 2021
Details matter when choosing the right cable and wire harness assembly manufacturer. The manufacturing equipment, the project team, and the capabilities the electronic manufacturer can provide all combine to make a successful product for your end user. A shop that doesn’t focus on the details can leave your design and assembly open to missteps.