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Does Your Bill of Materials Include Everything it Should For Your Electronic Manufacturer?
October 26, 2021
Your Bill of Materials (BOM) is a file that should include all the information required for your PCB assembly with your electronic manufacturer. Without a BOM, there could be miscommunications, problems during assembly, and revisions that may result in delays. It is always best to make sure that your BOM is complete and accurate before […]
Comparing and Ultimately Choosing an Electronic Manufacturer
October 25, 2021
When you are searching for an electronic manufacturer and comparing different companies, the lowest price should not necessarily be your biggest consideration. In fact, some overseas companies may offer what appears to be low cost outsourcing, but their lack of benefits makes choosing a domestic PCB manufacturer much more appealing. When comparing and choosing an […]
Valuable Tool for Increasing the Reliability of Your Next PCB
October 21, 2021
In any project’s timeline, there exists a window where the only goal is to reduce costs and determine what exactly is needed for final production. This can be a perilous time. Cut too aggressively, and you may end up with a final product that is lacking. Not cut enough, and you may end up with […]
Increase Your PCB ROI with an Experienced Turnkey ECM
October 8, 2021
When you are developing the PCBs for your project, you know that your ROI is dependent on how quickly you can get your product from design to market. While many ECMs may offer these services, an experienced turnkey ECM can move you through the process more efficiently, offering everything you will need to move your […]
How to Decrease Your PCB Spin Time
October 6, 2021
Turnaround time refers to the time that it takes for your design to go through the manufacturing process and be ready for you, but turnaround time itself is ambiguous in the scope of a design project moving through prototyping, testing, and manufacturing. Spin time, the time it takes for the PCB board to move through […]
Choosing Onshore PCBA Has Many Advantages
September 30, 2021
Finding the right partner to build your PCBs can be a difficult decision. Circuit boards can be manufactured overseas as well as domestically. Many companies are drawn to overseas partnerships due to the lower cost projections, but in reality, choosing onshore PCBA has many advantages that far outweigh the benefits of offshore manufacturing.
Your Guide to Quality Assurance in Medical Device Manufacturing
September 24, 2021
Avoiding problems and preventing mistakes, defects, and flaws in PCB manufacturing for medical devices is imperative. Quality assurance and quality control impact your end product. Undetected flaws during PCB manufacturing not only directly impact your boards, but could cause a dangerous malfunction for a device designed to save lives. You need to know your medical […]
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 […]
7 Things to Look for in a PCB Manufacturing Partner
September 16, 2021
Deciding to outsource your PCB manufacturing isn’t always a difficult decision, but finding the right PCB manufacturing partner can be. Many potential partners will make promises, but there are big differences when it comes to quality, customer service, and capabilities.
4 Tips to Save You Money On Your Electronic Assembly
September 30, 2019
Technology advances are driving the demand for more efficient and accurate test and measurement capabilities. Some test and measurement suppliers need help keeping up. That’s why they are outsourcing to sophisticated electronic assembly and manufacturing partners. Working with a contract manufacturer for electronics manufacturing services comes with a bonus. It can save you money. Here […]