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What to Expect from an Experienced ECM Project Manager
September 9, 2020
Sometimes it is tempting to tackle project management by committee in an attempt to save a few bucks. While it might seem like a good idea at the time, it may cost you missed deadlines, a blown budget, inferior products, and a lot of frustration in the long run. Solid project management is an investment […]
7 Questions to Ask When Choosing the Right ECM for Your Next Project
September 4, 2020
Finding the right electronic contract manufacturer (ECM) to partner with on your next project isn’t always as easy as it sounds. You need someone you can trust to accurately and competitively manufacture your electronic device. So, how do you know which ECM is right for you? There are some key factors that need to be […]
Benefits of a Domestic Turnkey ECM for Your Rigid-Flex PCB
August 31, 2020
Turnkey manufacturing is the smart choice for printed circuit board development and manufacturing. And partnering with a domestic turnkey ECM for your rigid-flex PCB is a great way to go. Instead of outsourcing various stages of your PCBs to multiple locations – and possibly different countries – turnkey manufacturing is a one-stop-shop. This full-service manufacturing […]
Your Guide to Ensuring Quality PCB Electronic Manufacturing and Assembly
July 30, 2020
Most people have no idea how their electronic devices work. It is an entirely different story for designers, engineers, and OEMs. Experienced electronic manufacturers understand the ins and out of PCBs. That also means they know the importance of quality when it comes to printed circuit board assembly and manufacturing. Quality should always be the […]
PFMEA: Evaluate and Optimize Your Electronic Manufacturing Process
July 28, 2020
As an electronic manufacturer, we like to think failure isn’t an option-even though that’s easier said than done. This means manufacturers must go the extra mile to protect their products and can be accomplished by employing a process referred to as a PFMEA, or Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis. What is PFMEA? Process Failure Mode […]
Benefits of Partnering with an Electronic Contract Manufacturer in the U.S.
June 29, 2020
There is a common misconception that you could save a lot of money by relying on foreign manufacturers for electronic contract manufacturing. Not only is this not true, but now more than ever before it’s important to work with a domestic ECM partner. Working with a manufacturer in the U.S. supports our economy. It keeps […]
How to Manage Parts Obsolescence in Medical Device Manufacturing
June 16, 2020
Medical devices are much more complex than even just five years ago. Simply replacing just a part or two is not an option. That being said, reacting to parts obsolescence instead of planning for it is an inadequate process. Planning ahead is a must when it comes to managing parts obsolescence in medical device contract […]
Managing the Unmanageable: Parts Obsolescence in Electronic Manufacturing
June 11, 2020
Parts obsolescence is a problem that plagues the electronic industry. Life Cycles of products no longer fit together with life cycles of the components needed to manufacture them. More than 70% of the electronic components are obsolete before the system is even installed. This needs to be understood and planned for before a design comes […]
Quality Assurance Impacts Your PCB Assembly in More Ways Than One
June 1, 2020
PCBs are everywhere. They make up the vast majority of electronics people have incorporated into their daily lives, from cell phones to bluetooth speakers. As a result, an effective quality assurance program is imperative as PCB designs become increasingly more complex with smaller layouts. Quality assurance is defined as avoiding problems and preventing mistakes, defects, […]
Successful ECMs Streamline with a Continuous Improvement Process
May 30, 2020
Remember the proverb “waste not, want not?” It means if you use a resource carefully and without extravagance, you will never be in need. Now, look at that philosophy from an electronic contract manufacturing standpoint. Could you trim some fat from your bottom line? There is nothing quite as frustrating as wasting time, money, and […]