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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 […]
Medical Device Manufacturers are Redesigning Products to Mitigate Parts Obsolescence
May 28, 2020
Medical devices diagnose diseases and prolong life. They have come a long way since they were first introduced more than a century ago. And while technology allows for a continuous push for smaller and more powerful medical electronics, the real issue for aging medical devices is component obsolescence. The current medical device regulatory landscape is […]
The Importance of PFMEA in Electronic Manufacturing
May 22, 2020
In any manufacturing process, there are bound to be issues. From design to prototype to manufacturing, problems can arise, and the failure to address them early can cost you in both time and money. To best mitigate issues like this, partner with an electronic manufacturer and implement the Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) to […]
Flex Circuit vs. Rigid Circuit: Which is Right for Your Project?
May 20, 2020
Gone are the days when a printed circuit board was only available as a rigid board that allowed for minimal design versatility. The introduction of flexible PCBs into electronic manufacturing has opened up limitless design possibilities. While using the cutting edge technology of a flex circuit seems extremely appealing, sometimes utilizing a traditional rigid board […]
Obsolete Parts is the Great Vulnerability in an Electronic Manufacturing Supply Chain
May 13, 2020
Counterfeits are everywhere. The electronic industry is particularly vulnerable. Electronic technology is rapidly changing, and sometimes it is hard for electronic manufacturers to keep up. The need to regularly source parts or complete a rapid redesign due to parts obsolescence only increases the risk of fakes making their way into your product. It may seem […]
Management of Parts Obsolescence in the Medical Device Industry
May 11, 2020
Parts obsolescence is already a big problem in the electronic industry. The fast pace of medical device development only compounds the trouble of hard to source components. Technology–especially medical technology–moves forward rapidly. And, in some cases, parts become obsolete before the final product is even finished. Essential parts become impossible to source. However, this does […]
Your Guide to Flex PCB Types in Electronic Manufacturing
May 8, 2020
The electronics industry is constantly evolving. There is a constant demand for products to do more in a much smaller package. Luckily, technology in the form of a flexible printed circuit board allows this to happen. Flexible PCBs are designed for saving room and allowing for a smaller and higher density mounting design. Because they […]